Pivot to Present

<p><br></p><p><strong>Pivot (noun) </strong><em>A fixed point supporting something which turns or balances or a thing on which something else depends... (American Dictionary)</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Pivot (verb): </strong><em>to change your opinions statements decisions etc. so that they are different to what they were before: (Cambridge Dictionary)</em></p><p> </p><p>This word pivot was around long before COVID-19 hit; but it certainly found more wide-spread acceptance and its use expanded once we were locked down. We are not certain of when it became a world pandemic and frankly that doesn't matter. It is and it has impacted us tremendously.</p><p> </p><p>As I write and edit contributions for this latest book we are still in a world-wide <strong>COVID-19 pandemic</strong>. Cities states and countries are in lockdown around the globe. Businesses are closed and workers are sitting at home worried and waiting for it to work its way out (we hope!). Second waves are now hitting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Governments </strong>are playing catch up most having been caught totally unprepared flat-footed to lead and to cope with this global emergency. By the time it has worked its way out millions will die. Not a fun scene by any means.</p><p> </p><p>Also important in this crisis are the long-range economic impacts of that shut down. No travel little manufacturing only essential businesses remain open (like groceries pharmacies hardware stores etc.) This is a serious challenge for those of us in business if<strong> we want to survive and stay in business over the long-haul. </strong>And we now have the time to work on it!</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Disruption has changed our lives</strong> both personal and corporate as we know them! Overnight businesses have shuttered their doors laid off their staff and turned off their lights. Overnight businesses have had to pivot to survive.</p><p>Overnight many workers and leaders have been thrust into the digital virtually interconnected world. Working from home in physical isolation became our new norm. <strong>How will we adapt</strong> <strong>and deal with this new global challenge?</strong> The results are yet to be written and evaluated. But it is an exciting time too.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Quite simply we don't know yet</strong>. We are making it up as we go along feeling our way one day at a time in totally unchartered territories. Some of us had already started down this virtual path of digital connection collaboration and creation. For others just thrust into this digitally changing world the results remain to be seen. More than ever we need to work together to find our way in this confusing new world.</p><p><br></p><p><em> </em>Suddenly being able to communicate connect and even conduct business in a virtual environment has become exceedingly important even critical. We have had to <strong>mentally pivot to explore new ways to do all these important actions</strong>. I admit I was a bit depressed when international engagements keep being postponed canceled or moved on-line. I had to get my mindset in adjustment that '<strong>even though I was not able to travel my ideas could'</strong> and they have.</p><p> </p><p>Like many of my speaking and training colleagues I am exploring different ways to continue to deliver solid value to my clients - <strong>digital ways to connect educate and engage</strong>. My commitment to help my clients is as strong as ever stronger just the delivery methods have changed.</p><p> </p><p>This is a very real challenge for our business owners sales professionals and many who were sent home or are now working from home face every day. Many are looking at making a pivot to a new job or career as their previous one evaporated and will most likely not return even when COVID-19 is under control.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>