Episode 147 – Zoom In. Zoom Out. – When Details Aren’t Enough
MAR 16, 20265 MIN
Episode 147 – Zoom In. Zoom Out. – When Details Aren’t Enough
MAR 16, 20265 MIN
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Send a textWhen people ask me about my success mantras, my answer is simple: luck, discipline, hard work and attention to detail. Attention to detail is a strength I have always been proud of.But early in my career, a boss gave me a piece of advice that stayed with me. During an annual feedback session he said, “I really admire your attention to detail. But I want you to develop another skill.”He called it “hand in the mud and head in the clouds.” The image instantly made me smile.But over the years I have realised how important and how elusive that skill really is.Because leadership often demands two very different abilities at the same time: to dive deep into the details and to step back and see the bigger picture.Today’s story is a powerful reminder of why we need both.For more #storiesatwork do have a look the playlists of stories on our website - https://bit.ly/SW_StoriesYour friends and family can join our WhatsApp group to get copies of our videos. https://bit.ly/SW_WA_11Our website has a video version of this story. https://storyworks.in/storybanks/Follow me on LinkedIn -->linkedin.com/in/i-am-ic