“Just-do-it” is a motivational call to action frequently used to move people into action. At the LEAP Academy we argue that the just-do-it view is not enough to successfully transform your life and career because it does not require conscious thinking. Rather what is requires is the ability to “think on your feet”.
For the LEAP Academy “thinking on our feet” means that thinking is something we do as part of our actions. It involves a distinctive type of learning in action. Thinking in this way, is like creative problem-solving.
We believe that authentic self-leaders are also self-teachers who can navigate their own transformation by seeking novel solutions to challenges that are true to who they are and that will give them the edge and put them forward more quickly. In this blog post, Hannelize explains our “don’t just do it, think about it too”-philosophy, and why it will help you to successfully reinvent yourself. […]