Let It Go….

  My friend Lisa Aldisert-Founder of PHAROS Consulting, a management consulting firm that works with organizations in the areas of strategy, business development, and organizational/leadership development is terrific and someone I have known for years. She writes a weekly Tip and I always learn something so useful from it–this week on "letting it go" really resonated and I want to share it with you and also give you the opportunity to learn from Lisa every week.

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Hi Andrea!   Welcome to this week's issue of Executive Insight.   Let It Go   Sometimes you just need to let it go. "It" can be anything. The other day I realized that one of my favorite silver bracelets was missing from my wrist, and I became very distracted when I retraced my steps trying to find it. When I ran out of options, I needed to let it go. If I hadn't, I would have been distracted for the rest of the day.   Obviously, the bracelet is a metaphor. You'll know when you need to let go because chances are, you are too attached. It can be something that you do all the time, or it can be a dream that you're holding on to that never quite comes into focus.   Staying so affixed to an idea, a person, a concept – any concrete thought – can prevent us from seeing opportunities in other areas.   Here are some examples of things you might need to let go of: A hiring decision that no longer works for your company A marketing strategy that doesn't serve your business direction A self-imposed deadline that no longer makes sense A toxic client who drains your energy, but pays you on time A perfect prospect who isn't ready to buy from you Think about the times when you've "let it go." I'm willing to bet that the outcome was better than the situation you were in before. Think about what you need to shed now – it's a good time to do so.   And, by the way, I found the bracelet that night in the foyer of my apartment. That makes a particularly happy ending, and I was even happier that I had "let it go" earlier and not wasted my day brooding over it.   Have a great week!      Copyright 2009 Lisa M. Aldisert     Lisa Aldisert is the president of Pharos Alliance, Inc., a management consulting firm that works with organizations in the areas of strategy, business development, and organizational/leadership development. Give us a call at 212-332-3241 to see how we can help you create strategies that make sense for your organization, and result in increased revenue and profitability.

Issue #29, October 15, 2009   ISSN 1947-2889   Our goal is to provide you with timely tips so that you can more effectively run your business. We know you have a ton of mail in your inbox, so we're committed to brevity and practicality.     Leadership and the Bottom Line When something goes wrong that affects your people, apologize and be accountable. It's especially important to make sure they know you sincerely mean it.     Personal Power Our quiet time is more important than ever right now: meditation, yoga, reading an inspiring book. Pick something that works for you, and take care of yourself.      Trend Watch If you travel a lot, check out Fast Company's 8 must-have gadgets for your next business trip.