…boldly go where no one has gone before.
When Leonard Nimoy passed away most remembered him for his famous role as Spock, including many adoring Star Trek fans – me included. Yes, I profess to being a Trekkie. Spock was a Vulcan, and as such, espoused logic and wisdom.
He was non-emotional. The anti-human (or so he liked to think). Yet – Spock can teach us so much about being human.
Many of his now famous Star Trek lines hold a lot of logic and wisdom that can be applied to your business. Logic and wisdom that can help your business boldly go where no one has gone before….
“Change is the essential process of all existence.”
To assume that things will always stay the same is illogical. Change comes whether you want it to or not and often unexpectedly. Organizational problems are linked together, and change in one area often impacts other areas. The more you can prepare for and embrace change the faster you are likely to adapt. Spock never stopped learning – and neither should you and your business.
“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.”
Ignoring the needs of the many – as in your people (your human capital) – is illogical. Leaders who are most successful don’t make it about them – they make it about their people. Integrate each individual’s expertise and strengths and leverage differences to create a high performing organization. When you consider the needs of the many, you are more likely to drive high productivity and increase success.
“Insufficient facts always invite danger.”
Rushing to judgment is illogical. To succeed – you must develop a clear strategy and execute a plan from start to finish. From setting direction and developing a course of action, to communicating, executing, and evaluating implemented solutions. Know (and make sure your people know) and evaluate all the facts – your strategy and processes – before taking action.
“Infinite diversity in infinite combinations…”
To assume all people are the same is illogical. Successful organizations embrace diversity. They embrace diversity of thought, diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and individual diversity. People feel valued and respected when they feel they can bring the full breadth of who they are to work. Valued employees have higher levels of engagement and productivity – contributing to increased innovation and growth.
“Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
Believing any problem doesn’t possess a solution is illogical. The first step in resolving any problem begins by acknowledging it exists. Most problems’ businesses face are challenging – but they’re solvable. As a team – look at the possible causes. Look at the possible solutions. And from a place of logic – eliminate the impossible – and acknowledge and act on the truths.
Spock once said that “Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.” By taking a Vulcan approach to tackling your business problems – you begin with the wisdom needed to help your business boldly go where no one has gone before.
Now…if you’ll excuse me, I have some Star Trek movies to watch.
About Scott Span, MSOD, CSM: is CEO at Tolero Solutions. His focus is – people. He is a Leadership Coach & People Strategist, Communications and Change Management. He supports leaders, teams, and individuals to survive and thrive through personal and professional change and transition. He supports organizations to engage and retain talent and wow customers, achieving success through people, creating places where people enjoy working and customers enjoy doing business.
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