108: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore, With Michele Wucker

A "Gray Rhino" is an obvious danger that we tend to ignore, similar in concept to the analogy of a "white elephant" or a "black swan". It's charging at us, and we can see it, but for some reason we completely ignore it. Why is it that so many leaders and decision-makers fall into the trap of failing to address these obvious dangers before they cause unintended harm? What can we do to take action next time a Gray Rhino is evident in our personal or professional lives?In this episode, we meet Michele Wucker, who is a Speaker, Strategist, and Bestselling Author of THE GRAY RHINO 🦏Some of my favorite quotes from Michele Wucker (paraphrased):"A Gray Rhino is a clear and present danger in business and life.""What's your personal Gray Rhino?""The Gray Rhino phenomenon is manifested in 5 stages: Denial, Muddling, Diagnosing, Panic, and Action."The best way to reach Michele Wucker online:Website: https://www.thegrayrhino.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wuckerAbout the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.https://drpele.com