Yesterday I was listening to the latest episode of The Thinking Leader Podcast where Bryce Hoffman interviewed Barry O’Reilly, the author of Unlearn: Let Go Of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Success. 

One of the concepts Barry talked about was, “Think Big, Start Small and Learn Fast.”

This concept fits nicely with the question from Dr. Robert Cooper that I use in some of my workshops, “Where might the smallest change make the biggest difference?”

Small is manageable. Small is repeatable. Small builds incrementally. Small does not involve the same levels of bureaucracy as big. Small often does not need permission. Over time small successes makes people take notice. Continuous small wins builds confidence and engagement with your team.

It is easy to get caught up feeling like you need to change the world, or change your entire organization. That generally leads to frustration and to giving up on those dreams. 

The key is to do what you can, with what you have, where you are. You have influence. Ask yourself, and your team, “What is the smallest change that could have the greatest impact?” This question will spark discussions about changes that will have a ripple or domino effect. Pick one idea and move forward. Once you have success then repeat the process. Be sure to learn from your successes as well as any failures you encounter on the journey. 

What’s Important Now? Think Big, Start Small and Learn Fast.

Take care.

Brian Willis

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