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Some people will find that to prosper and maintain that prosperity in a turbulent, fast-moving world, a culture of urgency is a huge asset.
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Acting Urgently is the tactic that creates results quickly.
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Never forget, furious activity and running and meeting and slick presentation are not a sign of true urgency.
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A sense of urgency, sometimes developed by very creative means, gets people off the couch, out of a bunker, and ready to move.
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You always have to be cautious that you don’t recklessly jump ahead. Trying to empower people who don’t feel much urgency doesn’t work.
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…most people will be nervous, even if they feel a sense of urgency to do something, even if they think the change drivers are okay, even if the vision is sensible.
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If you let yourself get caught up in the urgency of the moment, without feeling comfortable about what you’re not dealing with, the result ifs frustration and anxiety.
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Five days provide enough urgency to sharpen focus and cut out useless debate, but enough breathing room to build and test a prototype without working to exhaustion.
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Urgency… is not just about this week’s problems but about the strategic threats and possibilities flying at you faster and faster.
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With a sufficient sense of urgency, finding good people who want to participate in a guiding coalition is surprisingly easy.
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