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Leading the Pivot | Wonder Over Certainty

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Here’s this week’s Leading the Pivot reflection, a short pause for perspective and growth.

Leading the Pivot | Wonder Over Certainty
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​Practical wisdom for the pivots that shape us.

The Moment
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​Wonder stands in contrast to cynicism, yet it does not appear on its own. We often become so anchored in what feels certain that we miss what might surprise us.

Certain the data points to a goal that has fallen short.
Certain we are not ready to step into that next role.
Certain someone we trust will disappoint us.

But what if we loosened our grip on what is fixed and turned our hands upward instead.

The Pivot
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​What if we allowed space for a different story, one with an ending we did not predict. A posture of openness does not deny reality. It simply leaves room for possibility. For the chance that outcomes can shift, circumstances can evolve, and progress may arrive in ways we did not anticipate.

Curiosity invites us to look again. To ask better questions. To remain receptive rather than guarded by assumption.

The Move
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​Today, notice where certainty may be closing your hands. Practice meeting the moment before you with openness instead. You may be surprised by how the path ahead reveals itself.

Cheering you on to your best life,
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Amanda Crooks, M.Div, BCC, CMCS, GCDF
​Board Certified Coach | Leadership, Career & Well-Being

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Every Wednesday, the natural pivot point of the week, I’ll send a brief reflection, a small moment of encouragement, or a practical insight you can carry into your work and well-being. Whether you're a leader of people, projects, or just your own professional growth, leading the pivots in our lives can make a deep impact on our journey.

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