The First Pancake: Why Getting Started Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill
Most leaders know what they need to do. They just haven't started yet.
In the very first episode of Leading in Change, Melissa Thompson and Adrian Owen Jones talk about the first pancake — and why it's one of the most important metaphors in leadership.
The first pancake is always a little rough. The griddle isn't hot enough, the batter isn't quite right, the timing is off. But you have to make it to get to the good ones. The same is true for decisions, projects, initiatives, and change. You have to start somewhere — even when it's imperfect.
In this conversation, Melissa and Adrian dig into…
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