This is a piece of a puzzle.
-A PIECE of something greater than itself.
This piece is important.
-Without it, the picture is INCOMPLETE.
This piece is filled with critical clues about the WHOLE picture.
-But it will never be able to tell the story alone.
Each piece must be heard.
-But must NOT be the only perspective we consider.
ONE piece emphasizes:
My team
My budget
My knowledge
My experiences
My perspectives
My goals
-ME!
SEVERAL pieces provide more clues:
-But still fail to tell the whole story.
Our corner – Our people
Our side – Our needs
-Are more important than yours.
When ALL the pieces start asking:
Where are we going?
What do you see?
What do you know?
How can we help each other?
The picture becomes clear.
-And each piece becomes WHOLE.
Love this post Chery! Your metaphor of the puzzle is perfect to describe how critical each person is to a solution. I recently worked with a senior leadership team who initially couldn’t see how critical it was to create a shared vision and values. But as they spent time together they built a wonderful leadership strategy.
Thanks Chery!