SUSAN LANNIS
In the information age, it is what you know and how you
know it. This is what I know.
I know that the world is
changing faster than ever. Old models for measuring business success, economics
and many other business measurement tools are rapidly becoming outdated. I
know that demands on our time are increasing, the volume of information is
exploding and that it is more challenging that it has ever been to find and keep
a focus while evolving just about every aspect of our personal and professional
lives.
l learned
know this by observing my own life and well as the
in the lives of my clients. I also study it because I know that my
Unique Abilities mean I have a role to play in helping
company leaders evolve and thrive in this climate of rapid change.
I know that Itrying is more fun than
not trying. I know the right combination of preparation, materials and effort
make the difference between success and trying.
I know that you can build on success
when you evaluate outcomes and make adjustments. I know that I like helping
things grow, whether it is plants, animals, people or companies.
I
learned these through experience. As a little girl, I was curious when I
noticed some mustard seed in my Mom’s spice cabinet. I asked my Mom if those
seeds would grow. She answered that she didn’t think so because they were
pretty old and dried but I could try. I scooped some dirt into some empty
chicken pot pie pans and planted a few. I put them in the sun along the back wall
of our rental home and watered them as diligently as a six year old can. Some
I over watered and drowned, some I didn’t water enough and nothing happened but
some I watered just right. Sure enough, with the right care and attention some
grew. I tried the oregano but nothing happened. I tried the celery seed,
paid more attention to the watering and watched them grow.
I know we live in a multi-dimensional world and
looking at as many sides of issues and situations improves decision making,
builds creativity, yields richer experiences and can help you stand out in the
crowd. I know there is always an option no matter what obstacle you are
facing.
I
learned these through experience. As a first grader, I was
already making conscious choices to look for new angles or perspectives. When
faced with writing sentences with new words, I would look for alternate
meanings. When the word was ‘chest’ and everyone else was writing “I put my
ball/doll in my toy chest.” – pretty much an object change from the Miss
Carpino’s sample sentence about a toy chest, I decided to use the other
meaning. I was going to write “My Dad has hair/hare(?) on his chest.” But, I
couldn’t remember which spelling was the right word so I changed my sentence to
“My Mom has two big lumps on her chest.”
I know that many things,
especially routine things can by systemized. I learned this studying
various sciences during high schools and college. I
know you can design filing systems that really work – I learned the
strategy studying plant identification. I know,
with some planning, you can find simpler, easier ways to get things done.
I learned this to make room in my own life for work, relationships, hobbies and
activities and down time because while I may be way past six years old – I still
like trying new things. I know that most small and
micro businesses do succeed. I learned it through small business
management classes, on-going reading of relevant business books from the best
thinkers and leaders in industry, continuing education and voluntary leadership
in my own industry and through the personal experience of evolving and growing my
own business.
I know that in a fast changing world, learning never
ends. I read 1-2 business success oriented books every month, build my
own future awareness on a regular business and I use this awareness to think
about ideas for making my business better, stronger and viable in a fast
changing world.
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