- Chang Tsai, (1020-1078), philosopher
Verne Harnish, author of "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits", sent an email communication out a few weeks back about RECRUITING your "Number 2.". The reference was about finding the COMPLIMENTARY person to your business – the Yin to your Yang.
When you think about your business, family, sports teams, spiritual involvements, you must have a COUNTERBALANCE to your thought processes. A good husband may YIELD to his wife, yet will not follow without discussing their opinions. A good CFO has the ability to challenge the CEO in any business. An impactful pastor MUST be able to have the discussion about the "value of religion."
The PRESENCE of your YIN is what keeps you from succumbing to "tunnel vision" or becoming a zealot in your passions. This is the person that keeps you GROUNDED and AWARE of your actions. (Think about the roles of your best friends…)
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Just as important as having your YIN is, it is EQUALLY important that you serve in that role for others.
I am the first to admit that I can be OUTSPOKEN and BOLD in my views. Additionally, I will share with you that (sometimes) I play that "adversarial role," to ensure there is an opposing voice for consideration. We must note, the most DANGEROUS decisions are made in the context of "group think" – the overwhelming "YES" of a group, without challenge. This is why you NEVER want to build a team of "YES MEN." They will destroy your ability to attain real VISION…
Today, you WILL be presented with an idea. You may or may not AGREE with it. However, if you find that a GROUP (2 or more people) is making the decision and all that you hear is "yes, yes, yes"… say NO! See how being the YIN can provide insight and value to the group. You may be the one that SAVES the group from a bad decision (and if not, then you will be the driver of the INCREASED resolve to follow through on the decision.)
Either way – the team WINS!
Cheers,
Zach
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