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Variations on a Theme: Racing in the Rain (Part 2)

January 25th, 2010   Comments (0)
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The Art of Racing in the RainContinuing the theme of my last post, I’d like to talk about the fact that there’s an art and a science to racing in the rain; just like business, just like entrepreneurship, and just like HR in today’s climate. It’s about the hard stuff and the soft stuff. And more than that, it’s about “hardwiring” the “soft stuff.” And from now on, when I use the expression “Racing in the Rain” I mean operating in today’s shifting markets and competitive landscape as an entrepreneur, business or HR leader.

The art of racing in the rain is getting the driver and the car to perform as if it isn’t raining! When you can drive like the track isn’t wet, when everyone else is driving like it is … you’ll win. It’s as simple as that… or as complex.

You see, most drivers are afraid of the rain. Rain amplifies mistakes and water on the track makes things unpredictable. Here are a few more final lessons from the book “The Art of Racing in the Rain” I’d like to share: (more…)

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Variations on a Theme: Racing in the Rain

January 18th, 2010   Comment (1)
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The Art of Racing in the Rain” is a fable couched in the storylines of a young family, a dog who is seemingly part human, and the thrill of racing.  While it’s a piece of nonfiction, it offers many lessons for life and business.When you “read” this book, you’ll laugh, cry, sigh, and reflect.   You’ll contemplate our limitations, our great capacity, our dreams and the days that make up this remarkable journey. This book isn’t just about racing, but about the added challenge of racing in the rain.  And that’s like being an entrepreneurial company racing to achieve a growth agenda, while operating in the environment we’ve confronted during the past 18 months!  It’s also a bit like trying to succeed as an HR Leader, while working in an organization with shifting fortunes, priorities, markets and competitors. (more…)

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