There’s no question that we’re living in turbulent times of constant change and upheaval requiring resilience and flexibility at every turn. For visionary leaders with a growth mindset, tackling hard things involves approaching challenges as gateways to new possibilities, options, and innovations. In this article, I share some tips and approaches tailored specifically for leaders who thrive on expansive thinking (including some powerful questions to ponder).
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What do you suppose is in this
cocoon, Charlie?
CHARLIE
(not in the mood)
I dunno. Butterfly, I guess.
LOCKE
No. It’s much more beautiful than *
that. This is a moth cocoon. *
(smiles, then)
Ironic. Butterflies get all the attention. But moths? They spin *
silk. They’re stronger. Faster… *
CHARLIE *
Yeah. Wonderful. What’s the – *
But Locke ignores him, leaning in CLOSE to the cocoon. *
Transfixed – in his own world to some degree…
LOCKE
See this tiny hole? This moth’s
almost ready to emerge. It’s in
there right now, struggling,
digging its way through the thick
hide of the cocoon. Now I could
help it, take my knife, gently
widen the opening… And the moth
would be free. But it’d be too
weak to survive.
(looks at Charlie)
The struggle is nature’s way of
strengthening it…
He pulls the baggie out of his pocket…
LOCKE (cont’d)
This is the second time you’ve
asked me for your drugs back…
He holds the baggie out, holds it right up to Charlie’s face.
And we’re CLOSE ON LOCKE as his eyes narrow…
LOCKE (cont’d)
Ask me again and it’s yours.
