Transformation Starts Small

Don't try to eat the elephant in one bite.

Imaginary Gallery of Ancient Roman Art by Giovanni Paolo Panini, 1757 (Wikimedia Commons, public domain)

Resolutions are hard. It's probably why we only make them once a year.

January is the natural time to do that, as we look to turn the page and make a change. But doing so requires a degree of self-awareness and an understanding of what we can realistically commit to.

Whether we're planning new campaigns, a daily routine, or a way to engage with our direct reports, building in new habits requires a set of gradual, rather than drastic, changes.

And waiting for the payoff requires patience.

Which can be difficult when Wall Street wants quarterly results and your boss wants this month's numbers.