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Ambition and Achievement are not the Same Thing
Ambition and achievement are often spoken about as though they naturally belong together, but they are not the same thing. Ambition is desire. It is the internal pull toward something bigger, better, further, more meaningful, more impactful, more expansive. Achievement is evidence. It is what can be pointed to after the fact. One lives in…
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Why My Approach Sidesteps the Pitfalls That Sink Transformations
When I walk into a business that’s about to make a big shift, I’m not thinking about pretty organizational charts nor catchy slogans. I’m thinking about the human and structural realities that will make or break what’s about to happen. Too many transformations fail — not because people weren’t working hard, but because no one…
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Beware of ‘Word’ Narcotics
For many years I have been trying to find reasons why someone with obvious potential for greatness wastes their life and someone who, by society’s standards, was least likely to succeed, creates monumental success for themselves. Having said that, potential is a word that I disliked. Only because I’d heard it so much in my…
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The P word that’s packed with power!
ERSISTENCE! Without it – not much happens. Chances are, the first time you attempt something, you’re not going to be successful. Without persistence you’ll just throw in the towel, roll over and expire. Persistence is the ‘fall down seven times, get up eight’ principle. It’s dipping down inside of you for that energy to do…
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Some interesting “truths” – no one is exempt :)
People love to use the phrase ‘the truth shall set you free’ especially if they’re trying to get some juicy gossip out of you :). And for more serious matters they might use as a warning -‘what’s done in darkness WILL come to light!’ (Be very afraid…) Many of us are not as truthful as…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.
I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 