Widen Your Windows

When I was in the thick of the remodel at Waunakee Coworks, I was in my soon-to-be office and something didn't seem quite right. It was the window. The window just appeared so small after the framing had been done. So that meant in the three larger offices, I was going to be unhappy every time I saw them.

Could I deal with low light? Sure. (My office plants, however, are a different story.)

Did I want to deal with low light? Nope. So, I asked the contractors to make the window openings larger.

When I was sharing my frustration with my coach about having to spend even more money, I said, "Whoever said the window should be smaller? No one!" And right away, she called it out: "Isn't that what we do when we explore different perspectives? We make sure we don't get 'stuck' in only one view of the situation." I knew Julie Colbrese CPCC, MCC was quick, and she nailed it.

Making your windows larger—whether you're widening the aperture on opportunities or perspectives—gives you the ability to see things that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. Or, gives you more insights to make the decision that's right for you. I wanted the light.

Think about what a bit of extra light could do for you, and then work to make your own window bigger.

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