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Walking Your Talk | Culture Change & Leadership

66: Prioritisation series - The Lure Of Shiny New Things

Jan 21, 2021
Exploring the balance between chasing new opportunities and focusing on what really matters, the podcast delves into the challenges of prioritization in both personal and organizational levels. It emphasizes the importance of categorizing tasks and maintaining a strategic balance between innovation and current priorities to navigate towards success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Balancing curiosity and discipline is key for success in prioritization.
  • Applying 'one in one out' principle helps in managing new opportunities while honoring existing commitments.

Deep dives

The Temptation of Shiny New Things

The allure of shiny new things often disrupts prioritization efforts within individuals, teams, and organizations. These new concepts and initiatives promise improvement, tapping into curiosity and the desire for better outcomes. However, this allure can lead to FOMO and distraction from existing priorities, resulting in unfinished projects and a cycle of constantly chasing the 'next big thing.' The podcast emphasizes how balancing curiosity for new ideas with disciplined prioritization is crucial for sustainable success.

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