When There’s No Why, There’s No Way

Stopping Insanity!

I believe that we all get caught up in scenarios where Benjamin Franklin’s concept of insanity applies:

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

So I’m compelled to share some ways to regain our sanity. We must:

1. Realize that a different result is needed
2. Step out of our comfort zone to change our old attitudes and actions

For most changes, this is easier said than done. In helping executives to implement positive behavior change, I’ve learned that I can’t help those who don’t want to help themselves. When I am engaged by an intermediary or third party to help or “fix” someone, I tread carefully. I understand that “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear“. And while I have effective tools and skills stoking people’s internal fire, there must be at least a spark to begin with. I have developed the strong belief:

When there’s a WHY, there’s a way. When there’s no WHY, there’s no way.

So, let me share a way to discover your why.

Game Changer

Last year I discovered a book with some game changing insight on people’s motives and actions. The insight can be applied to improve communications in leadership, marketing and every day life. The book is Simon Sinek’s Start With Why. I’ve read stacks of business books. My copy of Start With Why has more yellow highlighter ink on its pages than any book I’ve read since college. I’ve become an evangelist for Simon Sinek and the book’s concepts. It’s hard to explain “why”, other than we have some strong shared beliefs. Because I believe that his message can be a game changer for those leading change, I share this video of presenting an overview of Start With Why.