And they will adapt with composure, not panic.
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When you have a team of the right people doing the right things, they will know how to adapt when the you-know-what hits the fan. Similar is this sentiment from Mike Tyson: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." That is why preparation and training are even more critical than planning. This is from Helmuth von Moltke, a German field marshal from World War I. No plan survives first contact with the enemy.
The team has to have the ability to communicate effectively to adapt to changing environments. The same philosophies apply in the fast-paced world of business and entrepreneurship. When the bullets start flying, everyone needs to know what the next move is. Communicate: All good teams have frequent, open, transparent communication. Move: You have to be able to work as one well-maintained mechanism with the ability to have constant fluid motion. And, most important, what everyone's role is in helping the team achieve that goal.Īs a SEAL, you must be able to perfectly execute these three functions to ensure mission success. There are many moving parts, which is why it's critical for the leadership to always be communicating the reality of the situation and what the "win" will look like when you get there. Have a good plan, slow down, grow intelligently, and never, ever, run to your death.Ī shared sense of purpose is hard to continually communicate. Growth is fantastic, but smart growth is even better. This is especially important if you are running or managing a rapidly growing business. Restraint is crucial for business leadership. Knowing when not to act is as important as knowing when to push forward. Hence the phrase, "Don't run to your death." Once you breach and gain entry to the target, being slow and methodical often wins the race. When conducting raids that put you in close-quarters combat scenarios, restraint is often the best approach. In the SEAL teams, this is not a metaphor.
So as we like to say, "Embrace the suck." This boosts confidence and provides the tools for facing even larger challenges down the road. But the more you embrace that as a reality, the wider your comfort zone becomes. That could be a difficult conversation with a team member, a lawsuit, or dealing with a demanding board member. There have been many times as a business owner that I have been in very uncomfortable situations.