EPISODE 169

Are you tweaking or are you transforming?

Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss:
  • Most people say they want transformation but are unwilling to do the work it takes to actually achieve it.
  • You cannot tweak your way to real transformation.
  • People who are looking for tweaks and tricks are doing so because they more comfortable in their current situation than they are hungry for something better. 
  • Tweaks and tricks give you the illusion that you are making progress, but in reality, they only help you stay stuck where you are, but do so more efficiently. 

As leaders, we were taught to constantly tweak what we are doing so that we can get better. But as Builders, you know that you cannot tweak your way to success. And yet, so many of us waste so much time and energy on tweaks rather than focusing on true transformation.

So this week, we’re rewinding to episode 139 which examines the difference between tweaking and transforming our schools. It’s time to stop wasting time and energy on tiny, incremental gains and start seeing real transformation #LikeABuilder.

Check out these highlights:

  • A cautionary tale about a district that said they were ready for transformation (and truly needed it) but realized early on that they really weren’t. 
  • Why we often settle for tweaks when we say we want transformation.
  • The difference between the way that Builders and leaders see their challenges and how this difference determines whether we will choose transformation or default to tweaking.
  • Why tweaking results in more work and less reward.
  • A warning about the seductive allure of tweaking.
  • How to resist tweaks and choose transformation #LikeABuilder
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