People often tell me, “Jeff, some of my toughest battles aren’t with customers, they’re within my own company!” 
They lament about how innovation is spurned or breakthroughs denied, because they don’t fit within one’s rigid company culture or strict, even bureaucratic policies.
Their frustration is atypical or unusual—right? Because the folks at your company never attempt to kill great ideas or thwart possibilities!
Or do they?
If any of the 16 statements below — have ever been uttered in your hallowed halls — simply nod quietly or scream wildly!
Here are 16 ways to kill a great idea or wallow in mediocrity:
1. That’s not the way we do things here.
2. That’ll never fly, it won’t fit-in with our culture.
3. That’s against our policy.
4. We’ve never done it that way before.
5, We didn’t invent it here, so we won’t do it here.
6. We know that’ll never work.
7. There’s no budget.
8. We can’t afford it.
9. We’re just not ready to do that yet.
10. We’re way too busy.
11. We’ll be fine without it.
12. We shouldn’t rock the boat.
13. Everything is fine, there’s no need to upgrade or change.
14. We looked into that last year, no need to reconsider.
15. Our folks aren’t properly trained.
16. There’s no need to reinforce this message—our people will take action on their own.
As you read this—if you’re squirming in discomfort or writhing in pain—the next time you hear any of the above, confidently reply with…
Three simple yet powerful words:
“Up ‘til now!”
As you’ll soon discover, they’ll turn breakdowns to breakthroughs and garbage to gold.
Plus, generate a new mindset, positive action and significant results!
