{"id":6731,"date":"2020-01-13T20:32:48","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T02:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scottcochrane.com\/?p=6731"},"modified":"2020-01-13T20:32:48","modified_gmt":"2020-01-14T02:32:48","slug":"how-to-make-a-big-impact-by-living-small","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/13\/how-to-make-a-big-impact-by-living-small\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Big Impact by Living Small"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>In a culture that tells leaders to \u201cdream big\u201d, it\u2019s important to remember that your\u00a0greatest impact often comes when you \u201clive small\u201d.<\/h2>\n<p>Living small means having a cadence to your leadership that allows you to respond to opportunities to make a difference in someone\u2019s life. It\u2019s leadership from the heart, and it usually involves impact at a one-on-one level.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s having the sensitivity to notice when a teammate\u2019s shoulders are sagging, and then taking the time to listen. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s coming across a motorist having car trouble, and when everyone else is angrily honking their horns, it\u2019s pulling over and offering to help.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s suddenly remembering an old friend from years ago, and rather than dismissing the memory, it\u2019s picking up your phone and giving them a call\u2026just to connect.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s these, and a thousand more moments that define what it means for a leader to live small.<\/p>\n<p>Several years ago I was part of a team organizing a large leadership conference in Canada. The event was some 18 months in the planning, and exceeded every attendance and financial expectation.<\/p>\n<p>During the event itself I found myself dashing through the lobby of the venue on my way to fulfill some important task. As I raced along, a conference guest approached me and asked me if he could speak with me. He recognized me as an event organizer, and I could see that he seemed a bit emotional.<\/p>\n<p>In essence, he simply needed to share with someone that, during this conference, he had made a life-altering decision. I needed only to listen with care and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>My lasting memory of this entire conference is of this \u201cliving small\u201d moment. It\u2019s of a moment when I had the remarkable opportunity to deposit a small amount of compassion, which might have had a significant impact.<\/p>\n<p>As a leader, how do you live small, even as you dream big?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Slow down<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Very little of lasting impact happens when you are living at mach 10.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Move around<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can\u2019t impact a life sitting alone at your desk.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Be inquisitive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dreaming big often requires talking. Living small requires listening.<\/p>\n<p>As a leader you have been trained to shoot for the stars, to grab the brass ring, and to change the world.<\/p>\n<p>And you should.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember, your legacy might well have more to do with your \u201cliving small\u201d moments than it will with your \u201cdreaming big\u201d accomplishments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a culture that tells leaders to \u201cdream big\u201d, it\u2019s important to remember that your\u00a0greatest impact often comes when you \u201clive small\u201d. 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