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Tips > Published on 2009/10/25 9:20:00

Are You "Shoulding" All Over Yourself?

How many times have you used the word "should" lately?

"What should we do?"

"They should act differently."

"The world should be this way, or that way."

Try replacing "should" with "could", or "want", and new possibilities open up.

What could we do if...?

We want them to act differently...how can we help make that happen?

We want a world where...how can we get there?

By eliminating the "shoulds", you can invite others to join you. Not only is it liberating, but it also invites collective wisdom and helps you build your team. Isn't it time to stop "shoulding" all over yourself and start working with your team to build a new future?

Published on 2009/10/25 10:16:03
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