I injured my knee. If you have seen me over the last several months, I am hobbling around and (oh, dread) having to use a cane so I don’t stumble and fall. It has slowed me down and has been an obstacle to me accomplishing what I need to do every day.

I am embarrassed to admit that I went weeks before I finally bit the bullet and saw a doctor. It was clear I needed physical therapy; so I started that journey. Then, when physical therapy was not resolving the issue, the Surgeon identified that surgery was needed. I, quite frankly, was shocked. I had not realized how seriously I had damaged my knee and that surgery was going to be required.

This unpleasant process was a reminder that I would have never resolved the pain I was experiencing in my knee if I had not reached out and obtained expert medical advice. In addition, both the Surgeon and the Physical Therapist advised that my recovery is progressing much better because I am putting in the work to get this behind me.

As in my situation, so often, we stumble (pun intended) around trying to solve a business problem that if we had obtained expert advice, the problem would be resolved more quickly and with a better result. Of course, that business problem and subsequent pain still needs our involvement to resolve it, but obtaining expert advice steers us in the right direction so that we can accomplish what needs to be done.

What are the lessons here?
1. When we have a problem or challenge outside our skill sets, obtaining advice from Experts will help resolve it more quickly and effectively.
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2. In most situations, we still have work to do to resolve the problem. We need to commit to rolling up our sleeves and doing our part to reap the results we desire.

Are you experiencing operational pain? Register today at www.mycooresources.com and learn where you and your Company have operational challenges that need to be addressed; that is the first step in obtaining expert advice. Then, My COO Resources can provide the step-by-step solutions you can work through to resolve your operational challenges.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact me at CharleneA@mycooresources.com. Also, check out our blogs and previous newsletters and/or emails at http://www.mycooresources.com/?page_id=324

By the way, hopefully, the next time you see me, I will be cane free.