I’ve heard this phrase many times over the years: “All growth starts with the truth.” It is such a simple concept. Be honest about where you and your business really are, and decisions can be made that truly make a difference. Whether those decisions ease a pain or propel you to the next level, if you aren’t really honest with yourself, or your team, about where you really are right now in reality, then any change instituted may not have the intended impact. And, in fact, could have negative repercussions for you or your business.
Especially where you have a multiple owner scenario or an entrenched management team, the truth is sometimes hard to come by. Why? Well, there are always egos that have to be checked, but beyond that it comes down to perception vs. reality. Each person’s perception is their own reality, and many times those perceptions do not align. So, it takes some real digging to get perceptions aligned to what the real reality is.
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