Order and Chaos

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Order Order is a sense of order and structure that creates stability.  Order in the life of an individual is represented by the habits and rhythms that structure your day (morning routine, making your bed, working out, journaling, diet)  Order in the life of a business is the standards, procedures, and systems that create repeatable efficiency (scoreboards, SOP’s,  A life with order is consistent and stable.  An organization with order is dependable and scalable.  As a leader, part of your role is to subdue chaos into order in your organization.  Chaos Chaos is the sense of uncertainty, creativity, and ambiguity that creates growth.  Chaos in the life of an individual is represented by the areas in which you courageously venture into the unknown (solitude, adventure, new project, risk, new relationship)  Chaos in the life of a business is any work related to the creative future of the enterprise (strategic planning, vision casting, new projects, risk, BHAGs)  A life with chaos can be creative, fresh, and often fun.  An organization with chaos can be engaging and entrepreneurial.  As a leader, part of your role is to strategically introduce chaos into your life and the organization.  The Relationship  Are you order, are you chaos, or are you the force that mediates between the two?  The impact-driven leader does not avoid the tension between order and chaos. The impact-driven leader wrestles with it.  The day that your life ONLY has order is the day you become complacent.  The day your life only has chaos is the day you become inconsistent.  Structure, routine, and discipline are the breeding ground for creation  Application Questions  On a scale of 1-10, if 1 is total order and 10 is total chaos, where are you right now? **Remember the goal is to maintain a manageable level of tension that keeps you consistent and fresh.  What are the areas in your life, leadership, or business that are crying out for order?  What are the areas of your life, leadership or business that you have earned the ability to strategically introduce chaos?  What rhythms and habits will help you wrestle with the tension?  Don't forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share! Sign up for the newsletterJoin us on Instagram and Facebook If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.