What If...?
??Michael Bungay Stanier
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The first company I worked with after leaving university was? What If!
We called it ?! for short (I’m not sure why they italicized the !, but I think it’s a nod to printers calling the exclamation point a Bang! Mark, and that little lean gives a node to the ! thunderclap.)
It was a fantastic name for a company (I think Box of Crayons might just pip it for awesomeness, but I’m biased), and it’s an outstanding start to many questions.
September is proving to be a reflective month, so why not pick one of these to wrestle with and reflect upon…
What if you reached out?
What if you committed fully?
What if you sought out a teacher?
What if you sought out trouble?
What if you let it burn?
What if you focused resolutely on just one thing?
What if you forgave yourself?
Don’t forget “and what else?”
Because your first answer is not your best or only answer.
Follow your question all the way to the end, and see what’s there.
Public Speaking and Communications Mentor | Guiding C-suites and senior leaders to present confidently, project presence and influence with their personal brand | LinkedIn Top Voice | Limited Partner at DragonX Capital
1 年This is an inspiring reminder ?? Michael Bungay Stanier We often think What If - followed by bad outcome.
Leadership Coach at LHH / EZRA
1 年I love all of these "What If" questions! I can see each on of them creating a spiral of reflection, leading to a source of clarity or wisdom.