Change management is a very popular topic in the field of communications. There are process steps to follow for organizational change – you can even get certified to lead change.

In William Shakespeare’s play, “Twelfth Night,” there is a quote about greatness:

“Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” – (Act II, Scene V).

Does this quote apply to change as well? Sometimes we choose change and other times it’s thrust upon us right? I’ve certainly lived and grown through both.

I’m an avid reader of Seth Godin’s blog and when I was contemplating my most recent career change, I saw this blog from him entitled, “Why Not” – here’s part of it and the link to the full post:

If someone offers you a project or a job with more leverage and the chance to both learn and teach, why not take it? If you can learn something new, more efficiently than ever before, if the opportunity to leap presents itself, why not? Now is a good time.

I admire Seth and Shakespeare and am excited for the next chapter in my career. It’s a great opportunity for me to work at the intersection of communications and technology, manage a team, and learn a new business. The best advice outside of the two writers I quoted today was from my daughter who said to remember to smile when I meet new people. I think I’ll close with that.