Seriously Seeking Sides

Yesterday’s essays on spectators and spectating stimulated much interest. Appreciative race participants and supporters wrote me to announce their approval in what my team did at an aid-station – we kind of changed the rule of play for spectators. Apparently, our unique approach to caring for those running in the Aviva Singapore Ironman 70.3 was appreciated. Thank you for the validation!

Seth Godin wrote about how freelancers can relentlessly exceed themselves, their standards and their customer’s sense of standards. By boldly pushing the threshold of what’s there, and by enthusiastic experimenting with the different we may rediscover the joys of collaborative change.

If you work with consultants, contractors and freelancers – and who doesn’t – do review how their roles and expertise fit into your life. If all you do is deliberately cast doubt on your business partners and staff, then whom else will you trust to do the remarkable?