Why People Feel Stuck at Work—And How to Overcome It

Eliminate meaningless work.

Everyone suffers from being stuck. Pic by Robert Zunikoff

When people ask me what I do, my answer generates both excitement and skepticism.

“I help people improve their change fitness” — I reply. By becoming more adaptive, experimental and resilient, they can thrive in a change-driven world.

The notion that we can prepare for change makes everyone feel excited. Resisting change can only cause suffering. But when we prepare –or stretch for change- we can perform at our best. Similar to how we stretch our bodies before practicing sports.

And then comes the skepticism. “Is this approach too soft? Will it create real impact?” –they ask. Investing in “soft skills” feels like a waste of time. But, as Seth Godin wrote in this great post, soft-skills are anything but soft.

That’s the purpose of sharing this simple exercise. To show you how a small action can create a real impact in your organization.

Keep reading to unstuck your team.

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