Keep it simple. Move faster.
Paul Matthews
I help experts, leaders and professionals pioritise progress, lift impact and get better results. Bestselling Author | Top Voice for Leadership | No BS.
Life is complicated enough, don't you think? So lets keep things really simple.
If you have been to one of my events or worked with me, you know I like simplicity. In fact simplicity is one of my conditions for success.
BUT: Simpler is harder.
The thing is simplicity is much harder than complexity. Why? Because from an early age we are made to believe that complicated things are more challenging, require greater expertise and worth more. But complexity slows us down. It detracts us from the main game. As experts we are hardired to add things, not simplify them.
Some of us get caught up in complexity. I know from experience it can make us paralysed or overwhelmed.
I want to make life simpler. I respect complexity but I prefer simplicity.
Themes for success in 2024
One way simplicity shows up is when I help my clients move from complexity to clarity. Take your professional, personal development or planning for example. It's hard enough to find the time to do this well. A simple framework helps us move faster and get stuff done.
Most of the managers, experts or professionals I help are trying to do one or all of these things....
IMPROVE something, so they can get better or do more of it.
Eg.Communication, collaboration, innovation.
REMOVE something, so they can stop or do less of it.
Eg. fear of public speaking, indecision, conflict.
SMOOTH something: so they can move easier or faster.
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Eg. Be easier to deal with, build better ways to get stuff done.
I love this simple framing because every single one of us can relate to it.
I use this framework for all sorts of planning with my clients.
If you want to IMPROVE, REMOVE or SMOOTH something in 2024 come to my ENGAGE24 event on 13 Dec. You will see how this framework can help you lift team engagement and your performance. You will get a heap of insights from me and build your plan for 2024.
What are you planning to IMPROVE, REMOVE or SMOOTH in 2024? Share below and I promise to check in and help you achieve your goal.
Paul Matthews is a LinkedIn TOP VOICE for Leadership and Coaching. He is a speaker, mentor and coach. He helps leaders and teams lift their impact and performance.
He is also the author of the bestseller Powerful Conversations for Leaders and the fortnightly blog GETTING BETTER.
Learn more about Paul and how he can help you get better at paulmatthews.com.au
I help experts, leaders and professionals pioritise progress, lift impact and get better results. Bestselling Author | Top Voice for Leadership | No BS.
1 年Thanks for sharing Craig Cole you are a superstar!