Every once in awhile, someone will ask me what book I'm reading. Well, this week, I finished a book entitled, "A Sense of Urgency" by John Kotter (Harvard Business Publishing). A client has asked me to develop a training program with this book in mind and I can't wait. It's good stuff!
The focus of the book is on the importance of creating urgency. Many people and organizations, especially those that have experienced success, get complacent. The definition of complacency is "a feeling of contentment or self satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger or trouble." With the pace of change required in any organization today, you can't afford to get complacent - success today doesn't mean success tomorrow. However, once people experience success, it's hard for them to want to change - especially without a crisis to MAKE them change. This book discusses how managers and leaders can create urgency, because we always need to be seizing opportunities and propelling our organizations forward - we're never "there" or "done".
Check it out... Watch a YouTube video of the author talking about the key points of the book here.
SHINE ON!
