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Frozen, unable to move

28 October 2026

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Frozen, unable to move

Jack knows what he needs to do.

He just can't seem to start.

Not lazy. Not lacking. Frozen.

What helps you get moving when you're stuck?

#Leadership #Wellbeing #LeadershipCoaching

I saw this often watching candidates at the Army Officer Selection Board. Often the leader couldn't immediately see a solution. Some froze. Others kept pushing forward, hoping the answer would appear.

The candidates who stood out did something different. They asked their team: “What ideas have you got?”

More in The Understanding Field Manual (The Pattern).

And if you're waiting to feel ready, have a listen to “Showing Up Anyway”.