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Archive for October, 2004

Hesitancy and Fear

Filed under: Change Actions, Human Resources, Management, Organizational Development, Strategy, Talent — LRicci at 5:28 pm on Monday, October 11, 2004

“As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Marianne Williamson (often incorrectly credited to Nelson Mandela)

I’ve noticed in my work this year the result of fear bringing hesitancy. Like moving in quicksand, the more action I try to put forth, the more bogged down I get. Sometimes the fear is of venturing into an area of uncertainty. Sometimes the fear is of dealing with a client I don’t quite understand and my stuggle to sychronize with them.

Once the fear is released, the answers and next steps become obvious and graceful. Praise and gratitude become easier to offer. Love becomes the present. I understand.

Once that flow begins, others get an ease about taking action.

In one case, I’m moving a client into a new area and their staff were taken by surprise. (Read on …)

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