There aren’t many moments when you can have perfection in and out. This picture looks like it, the girls were dressed up for Eid but what we can’t capture in the picture is the rest of the scene. The commentary of me saying ‘let’s take photos before the playground’, ‘we’ve got a few more pics and we will get ice cream’, ‘don’t do a mud-slide after a cartwheel’.
Each business has context of pressure at the time the important process or outcome is happening, but when you remember these moments, they are what remind you of what needs to be done and sets the tone and character of your business. Usually, it is a team effort to get the overall business outcome allowing teamwork in a pressured environment.
Yes, taking beautiful photos of the children is not a huge outcome, but finding a time when they are both looking at the camera is much harder than expected. Having them both looking smart without grass stains on their knees or leaves in their hair is an achievement for a short-time sacrifice to catch the perfect snap. We are lucky to be in an age to take lots of photos casually, but that can make the perfect photos even more special as they are rare.
How do you and your team remember those moments that look smooth, seamless and perfect? Do you remember the achievement or do you remember the tears and laughter as you work together? The stubbed toes and the sleepless nights? Let me know!
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