Quality 1 - Adaptable

My favorite quote, “Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.” Michael McGriff

As referenced in the book, Quincy Jones personifies adaptability. As a youth, he discovered his passion for music, trying several different instruments, finally settling on the trumpet. He was accomplished as a musician, so he soon got into arranging and composing. Later he became an executive in the music business, achieving fame and fortune as a producer. Quincy Jones has composed for television, movies and Broadway plays. Challenges and new ideas are no problem for Quincy Jones.

Characteristics of adaptable people
1. Teachable – Always open to new learning
2. Emotionally secure – Stable when challenged
3. Creative – Able to see new opportunities
4. Service-minded – Focused on others

Becoming more adaptable
1. Make a habit of learning – never to assume that you know all you need to know about anything.
2. Re-evaluate your role – make sure that you are bringing to the table what the team needs from you.
3. Think outside the lines – “How can this work?” not “This can’t work.” Seek “unconventional solutions” for problems you encounter.

Later this week, Quality 2 - Collaborative