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I was taking pictures of the cannons at the Stones River Battle Field in my hometown for a class assignment.  I was pleased with one of the pictures I captured until I viewed the photo on the computer.  It was an okay shot but it wasn’t dynamic.  I returned the next day to the same location but this time I changed the composition by moving my shooting position three feet to the right.  The lighting and shadows were different this time.  The background in the shot was more complimentary to the subject.  All because of a different angle.

This can be the same in business.  Sometimes we can see the solution to a problem more clearly if we look at it from a different angle.  Sometimes we can improve our business by simply changing our view and perspective of the issues we face each day.  Our business success can go from “okay” to “dynamic.”

My wife and I enjoy watching the bluebirds take up residency in their little house on our fence.  Four days ago, three eggs hatched.  Now we are watching the male and female bluebirds continuously fly in and out of the house as they feed their young.  It’s interesting to me how nature provides a plan and God’s simple creatures always understand the plan and follow it.  Both bluebirds are obviously committed to the task of providing food, warmth and protection of the little ones in the nest.  No need for a “bluebird leader” to watch and monitor the activities of the new parents or to remind them of their obligation to feed and protect their young.  They do it because that’s their responsibility.

Imagine what it could be like if everyone within an organization took personal responsibility for understanding the company’s plan and followed it.  Imagine if every member of the organization had a work ethic that ensured everyone did their job and met their obligations whether the leader was watching or not.  Imagine if everyone in the organization had the same level of commitment as these beautiful bluebirds.  Imagine.