We all like to think
we prefer the freedom
to make
our own decisions,
to weigh what is right or wrong
for our own selves.
That’s bullsh*t thinking
for most of us,
especially in dangerous situations
like the pandemic
we’re currently living through.
We don’t want to
make more decisions.
We have an
overwhelming number
of decisions
to make already.
And we don’t want to have
sole responsibility
for the lives,
for the health
of our loved ones.
We want to be told
the right thing
to do.
We also want
that message to be consistent
throughout the leadership levels
so we don’t have to decide
who to listen to.
That’s WAY less stressful.
We might grumble,
we might fight it,
but many of us
prefer that.
As business builders,
we’re a level of leadership
our employees, partners,
customers, others
look to
for guidance,
to tell them
what to do.
Telling employees and customers
something like
they have to wear masks
to enter our buildings
WILL prompt grumblings
but the majority of people
will quietly find that comforting.
Don’t be afraid
to tell them
what to do,
especially in these stressful times.