by Doug Sundheim

"The old adage is true - you've got to be in it to win it. Whatever game you want to play, don't spend too much time on the sidelines. Even if you don't know what you're doing - get in there. Once you've taken a few licks, you'll learn what to do.

Try This (with yourself or your team):

1. Be aware of any place where you seem to be over-planning before taking action.
2. With regards to that situation, if you knew you couldn't fail, what's the first action you'd take? Why?
3. What's the second action you'd take? Why?
4. Realize there's a good chance you already know what you need to do to get started.
5. Stalling might mean you're waiting for a certainty that will never come."

From: Leading Ideas: Getting in the Game by Doug Sundheim, FC NOW: The Fast Company Weblog, January 16, 2006.

Those of us who are introverts can have some trepidation about moving into action too quickly. This week whether you are introverted or not look at where you are holding yourself back. Run through Doug's checklist and see what opens up for you. Where will you now move into action?

April 13, 2006
Demystifying the Coaching Experience: 5 Steps for gaining control over your life at NEMICE

Andrea will provide her 5-step program for reaching higher productivity and deeper levels of professional and personal satisfaction at the The 20th Annual New England Meetings Industry Conference and Exposition - NEMICE- on April 13, 2006 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in Boston, Massachusetts. Click here to learn more http://www.mpine.org/nemice.shtml.

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