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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

July Rerun: Plant Your Friggin Tree

Jul 25, 2024
Host and team discuss importance of taking action during uncertainty, advocating for proactive decision-making. Emphasize seizing opportunities, embracing risks, and planting 'friggin tree' now for positive impact. Highlight being resilient and adaptive in challenging times, focusing on self-improvement and facing obstacles head-on.
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Quick takeaways

  • Act decisively in uncertainty to drive progress and growth.
  • Embrace strategic changes promptly, avoiding stagnation from ideal conditions.

Deep dives

Embrace Decisiveness During Uncertain Times

During periods of uncertainty, individuals and organizations often succumb to inertia, waiting for clarity. However, the proactive ones that make decisions and formulate plans during such times distinguish themselves significantly. The Chinese proverb 'The best time to plant a tree is 10 years ago, the second best is now' underlines the significance of taking action promptly, even in the face of ambiguity. By seizing the moment and embracing strategic or personal changes, exceptional individuals and organizations make decisions that lead to positive outcomes, despite uncertain futures.

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