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A sense of urgency is the second book i have read by kotter. The book became the change bible for managers worldwide. In the context of the workplace, mindfulness meditation helps instill in people a sense of comfort and peace with an acceptance of things as they are. Kotter reveals the insidious nature of complacency in all its forms and guises. They are a basic and important natural resource, a symbol of the natural beauty of the state. Cotter image via in business and startups, a sense of urgency is a good thing. Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines. With a true sense of urgency, people want to come to work each day ready to cooperate energetically and responsively with intelligent initiatives from others. Without a true sense of urgency, any change effort is doomed. How to create a sense of urgency within your organization. Executives need to recognize the difference between the two.
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