Ah, Change

Change. Some are scared of it; others embrace it with open arms. There are many things I can thank my parents for and, whether they meant to or not, raising me to appreciate and embrace change is one of them.

For me, change has always led to an opportunity I would have missed if I had not been open to it. My willingness to take on new things, go on adventures, change on a whim, learn new skills, and be ready to adapt at a moment's notice, has served me really well. This willingness combined with my general calm and collected-ness has been a good blend. Right under my bed are my "moving boxes" and in my kitchen closet are my suitcases. I feel confident I could pack up and go really quickly.

However, this flexibility is not the same for others, in particular some of my colleagues. We have a new boss at work and are going through a merger. No one's job is in jeopardy; in fact people are probably going to get to use their skills in a more productive way, thanks to the great manager we now have. But people sure are cantankerous. There is this nervous energy in the air. And that is kinda hard for me to deal with. Please, peeps, mind your manners and still say your please and thank you's while we work this through.

What about you? How do you react to and manage change?