NOV 10, 2006 | ISSUE NO. 007

Can we really change the world?
Part II

Last week we talked about corporate cynicism and how it can drain people's belief that they can be heroic (click here to read the issue).We invited readers to share their favorite "corporate cynicism" catch-phrases, as well as stories on how you've overcome them.

This week's story is submitted by Carrie Lee Carlascio, who recently took a job at a non-profit foundation. Her story illustrates how determination to "do the right thing" can indeed overcome deep-rooted cynicism.

If you have a story or an approach that's been successful, click here to share it with us. We'll all benefit from letting your "inner hero" out!

Lisa and the Creative Abandon team

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"Kicking it up a notch"

Carrie Lee Carlascio

 

How funny to see this article. I have been living this in my new job. I think if I hear "but we have always done it that way" one more time I will scream. In an effort to update, improve and create a higher level of quality to events and processes, I have heard this phrase over and over during the past eight months. After I have stuck to my guns and made the necessary changes and had success it is amazing how few people remember they were the nay-sayers, but are quick to accept praise for the successes.

As you know, I truly believe that change is necessary for any company or individual to really grow and improve. That said, I will continue to walk into committee meetings each week and make changes. I am sure if I were able to read minds there are many that think "here she is again, wonder what she will change today". I hope to always be that person that kicks things up a notch, questions why it has "always been that way", and strives to improve every event so it doesn't become stale.

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