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Frustrated by a Persistent Situation? Take a Different Approach

Frustrated by a Persistent Situation? Take a Different Approach

Update: 2025-10-22
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In this “Pam & Scott Quick Take” episode, we share our insights from Scott’s “everyday adventure” of deciding to have shoulder surgery for an injury that wasn’t healing. We use it as a metaphor for leaders deciding to take a different approach to a persistent and frustrating situation.

Just because something feels normal doesn’t mean it’s serving you well. For instance, we discovered that there are parallels between Scott’s decision to have rotator cuff surgery that would take months to recover from, and the decisions that one leadership team embraced as they faced stubborn human dynamics during their business transformation. We also discuss the importance of finding the right kind of guidance for your unique situation.

When uncertainty and complexity are high, it’s natural to encounter persistent conflicts, strong resistance to new strategic directions, or ongoing declines in morale and productivity. These conditions can start to feel normal over time. However, the longer they last, the greater the cost in lost opportunities, damaged reputation, and drained resources. The more committed you are to your purpose and vision, the easier it becomes to take a courageous new approach to your situation. This can make all the difference in outcomes.

Just because a situation is “normal,” it doesn’t mean it’s serving you well. – Pam Harper

This week on Growth Igniters® Radio:



* Why it can be easy to keep on approaching familiar issues of transformation in familiar ways that are not serving you well.

* How focusing on your purpose and vision gives you the strength to challenge comfortable routines.

* How embracing the risk and uncertainty of change can lead to discovering options you didn’t see before.

* The importance of finding the right kind of guidance for your unique needs



Resources Mentioned:



* Listen to “Pam & Scott Quick Take” episode 380, “How Can ‘Everyday Adventures’ Ignite Game-Changing Growth?

* Visit the reimagined website for Business Advancement Inc. to learn more about our approach to leading for now and building what’s next





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Frustrated by a Persistent Situation? Take a Different Approach

Frustrated by a Persistent Situation? Take a Different Approach

Pam Harper & Scott Harper