Being Strategic

Become a “Fair Witness” Pull back the camera Sort for impact

DEFINING THE CHALLENGE Ask: What isn’t working? Ask: How can we (or I) . . . ? Ask: Would this feel like success?

ASK: HOW CAN WE [OR I] . . . ?:

Similarly, distinguishing those facts or events that most impact the current situation from those that don’t is an important part of getting clear about “what is.”

ASK: HOW CAN I . . . ?: Now formulate your “How can I . . .” question, looking for a sentence that addresses the key elements of what’s not working.

Are you assuming some things aren’t important simply because you don’t want to factor them into your thinking? Include in your thinking about the “what is” all those things Heinlein’s Fair Witnesses would include.

consistently making those core directional choices that will best move you toward your hoped-for future.

BECOME A “FAIR WITNESS”:

So, how do you get to the real challenge? I’ll give you a hint: ask questions.