Comments on: The Winds of Change — Are You Ready? http://www.michaelmccurry.net/2009/07/19/the-winds-of-change-are-you-ready/ Inspired Words in the Service of Fellow Human Beings Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:32:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Michael M McCurry CMP http://www.michaelmccurry.net/2009/07/19/the-winds-of-change-are-you-ready/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Michael M McCurry CMP Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:56:54 +0000 http://www.michaelmccurry.net/?p=861#comment-157 <a href="#comment-156" rel="nofollow">@Dave Lutz </a> Its interesting, as you said about how different people look at the same words differently based upon their point of reference. Its ok to disagree, in fact healthy as through conflict can come something really magical! While Transparency is here to stay its sad that some folks feel handcuffed by the organizations they work for, and as a result don't believe they can be forthcoming with their opinions. In my minds eye that stifles what could potentially be some great creativity, or innovation. Change is difficult, more so for some than others, but inevitably it arrives at our doorstep. How we embrace it, or tap into the energy behind it may mean the difference between attaining excellence or just being mediocre. Thanks Dave for your contributions to this discussion and look forward to hearing more! Mike @Dave Lutz

Its interesting, as you said about how different people look at the same words differently based upon their point of reference. Its ok to disagree, in fact healthy as through conflict can come something really magical!

While Transparency is here to stay its sad that some folks feel handcuffed by the organizations they work for, and as a result don’t believe they can be forthcoming with their opinions. In my minds eye that stifles what could potentially be some great creativity, or innovation.

Change is difficult, more so for some than others, but inevitably it arrives at our doorstep. How we embrace it, or tap into the energy behind it may mean the difference between attaining excellence or just being mediocre.

Thanks Dave for your contributions to this discussion and look forward to hearing more!

Mike

]]> By: Dave Lutz http://www.michaelmccurry.net/2009/07/19/the-winds-of-change-are-you-ready/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Dave Lutz Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:54:39 +0000 http://www.michaelmccurry.net/?p=861#comment-156 Good post Mike! What I think is interesting about this discussion is that the consumer can interpret the written word in multiple ways. i.e. if I were on the board of an Assoc., I might take criticism to a decision that I was part of somewhat personally. Especially if that criticism was made publicly. However, if I were just another member who viewed my association as "big brother", I may get really excited when someone else publicly voiced a concern that was similar to mine. It's one thing to say "XYZ Association made a crappy decision. Why are they doing this to us?" A better approach would be to comment "What our association should consider doing next time." It's kind of like holding a brainstorming session where no idea is a bad idea. When everyone is focused on improvement and sustainability, healthy discussion should lead to business improvement. Transparency is here to stay. There are more people in our workplace hanging out their own shingle. Those people, me included, can post whatever they want without worrying about whether or not their opinions agree with those of their employer. Folks working for larger organizations still need to walk that fine line or write good disclaimers. It's really boils down to not criticizing, but rather giving advice for the future consideration. Dave Lutz Velvet Chainsaw Consulting Good post Mike! What I think is interesting about this discussion is that the consumer can interpret the written word in multiple ways. i.e. if I were on the board of an Assoc., I might take criticism to a decision that I was part of somewhat personally. Especially if that criticism was made publicly. However, if I were just another member who viewed my association as “big brother”, I may get really excited when someone else publicly voiced a concern that was similar to mine.

It’s one thing to say “XYZ Association made a crappy decision. Why are they doing this to us?” A better approach would be to comment “What our association should consider doing next time.” It’s kind of like holding a brainstorming session where no idea is a bad idea. When everyone is focused on improvement and sustainability, healthy discussion should lead to business improvement.

Transparency is here to stay. There are more people in our workplace hanging out their own shingle. Those people, me included, can post whatever they want without worrying about whether or not their opinions agree with those of their employer. Folks working for larger organizations still need to walk that fine line or write good disclaimers. It’s really boils down to not criticizing, but rather giving advice for the future consideration.

Dave Lutz
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

]]> By: Jeff Hurt http://www.michaelmccurry.net/2009/07/19/the-winds-of-change-are-you-ready/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Jeff Hurt Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:03:04 +0000 http://www.michaelmccurry.net/?p=861#comment-154 Thanks for the kind words Mike. I learned early in my life that I could resist change and fight it or learn to flow with it and see where it will take me. I don't have all the answers yet and sometimes, my questions just raise more questions. Yet, one thing remains true, it's all about the journey and the process of learning new things. Thank you for also asking those tough questions and looking out for what's best for the community at large. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the kind words Mike.

I learned early in my life that I could resist change and fight it or learn to flow with it and see where it will take me. I don’t have all the answers yet and sometimes, my questions just raise more questions. Yet, one thing remains true, it’s all about the journey and the process of learning new things.

Thank you for also asking those tough questions and looking out for what’s best for the community at large. It is greatly appreciated.

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