Sometimes Nothing is a Real Cool Hand

“Sometimes nothing is a real cool hand.” – Paul Newman, “Cool Hand Luke”

At times, we feel compelled in life and #career to make a change: because our stock is high and we need to capitalize, because we think another job will be better or we feel antsy with where we are. Explore every opportunity, but if and when a potential #change is presented, weigh it point by point amongst your priorities against the current trajectory and scenario.

As leaders, we can feel pressure to give a quick reaction or response to a problem, but we never should. Gain all perspectives and meaningfully consider all impacted and all implications before rendering a decision.

We often field inquiries from colleagues or others while we are immersed in a task; because we have a good reputation for adding value or knowing the answer, we occasionally feel tempted to stop and swiftly answer their question. But – more often than not – if we stay the course and respond when truly available, they find the answer themselves.

Sometimes doing nothing – or at least not giving in to the urge to act – can be the best thing for your #relationships and career.

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