Here is today's quick question for you...​What should I let go of?

We all have an internal dataset that guides our thoughts, actions and decisions. A set of ‘facts’ that we ‘know’ to be ‘true’. But what if some of those facts are holding us back from achieving something?

Ask it when you're...

1. Feeling stuck despite your best efforts to move others - When you've tried everything you can think of but keep hitting the same walls, the obstacle might be something you're unwilling to release.

2. Grasping a new opportunity - What got you here may not get you there. This question can help you determine what to discard to make space for new ways.

3. Noticing patterns of resistance - When you find yourself consistently avoiding certain conversations, decisions, or opportunities, you might have found something (or someone) that isn’t helping you to progress.

Here is today's quick question for you...​What is holding us back from success?

Ask it when you're...

1. Not progressing at the desired pace  - While we might have some forward momentum, often we feel like “if only <this was different> we could go quicker. Having open conversations with the right people in the room may unlock the critical blockage.

2. Allocating resources - Imagine if you could throw money or people at your most important obstruction. The first step is making sure you agree on the problem. This question can help test your alignment.

3. Seeking input from your frontline team - Gaining access to the voice of your customer can help distil the most critical problems, and your frontline team can give you deep insights from their day-to-day interactions.