The Star Wars movie franchise made famous the valediction: “May the Force be with You.” We all want more strength and capability, but there may be one or more forces you DON’T want with you.
So suggests an intriguing article that may help C-Level executives manage themselves better…and help their subordinates do likewise. The work that anyone performs, no matter how well done, may be accompanied by a certain level of “friction.” In short, we bring certain behaviors to a task that are not necessary, or even counterproductive, and could be eliminated, thereby bringing greater value to our contributions. The author of a short article advises “Instead of asking what more you can do to add value you can ask what you can remove.”
Learn a little more about Friction: The Hidden Force Holding You Back.
