Showing Up Is Not Enough . . . It's Just the Start!
Woody Allen said, "90% of life is just showing up." This is one of those times when the angst-ridden, philosophical minded film producer is just wrong.
Yes we need to show up, but that's just for starters. Once we show up, we then make the most with the time, the situation, the relationship, and the need of the moment. We do something worthwhile when we show up.
There have been times where I've just shown up and that was about it. I was there, but not engaged. I've done it in conversaions, at meetings, in seminars, reading the Bible, in times of prayer, at services . . .
There but not connected, not jumping in with both feet, not committed, not enthusiastic, not expectant, not contributing.
Here's a little exercise to think about. Who are the top five (or pick any number that is more useful) people who NEED you to regularly show up and then make a significant contribution once you are there? How did you do with those relationships in 2008? What do you need to do differently in 2009?
Brian Rice
Leadership ConneXtions International
