The group looks at him with a mixture of amusement, embarrassment and amazement. What is this? One brave participant stands up and joins in the dance. He sees the fun in it. Still a little hesitant, a second student also stands up. No no, no-ne-no-no.
Little by little, more and more people start dancing along. But a few participants remain seated. Arms crossed. With a look of: There's no way I'm going to do this. The atmosphere is getting a bit awkward. How long are we supposed to keep dancing, and why are we doing this?
"It's awkward, isn't it? That's a process of change too!"
Orlando turns the music off. The dancing wasn't just a dance or a "hip energizer." It was a way for participants to to experience what change is.
In case of change:
👉 Does it always feel awkward at first?
👉 Do you have the 'early adopters', the people who get in easily
👉 Do you have people who experience resistance?
And that's all okay. You can learn about change from a book. But by experiencing it, you've felt it and you'll never forget it.
This is what idiots do
They go further where others stop. A true professional sees things from a different perspective, colors outside the box, and reads between the lines. All to share knowledge and instill a love for the profession.
