“I tap dance to work…” – Warren Buffet

nuggetsoflearning • March 25, 2013

We can have practical tools as a leader however the mind-set behind them turns them into actions with a legacy, otherwise they get lost into being a management response.

The Shoes Story

Many years ago two salesmen were sent by a British shoe manufacturer to Africa to investigate and report back on market potential.

The first salesman reported back, “There is no potential here – nobody wears shoes.”

The second salesman reported back, “There is massive potential here – nobody wears shoes.”

 

This simple short story provides one of the best examples of how a single situation may be viewed in two quite different ways – someone who has a fixed mind-set or some-one has a growth mind-set.

With all the snow and cold weather – pay heed to the Warren Buffet quote – make sure you dance to the office everyday this week.  It is only a short one after all…

To book a leadership toolbox contact bev@nuggetsoflearning.co.uk

By bev March 3, 2026
Processes & systems lead to results
By bev March 3, 2026
Big thinking, Direction, Identity and Growth
By bev February 26, 2026
Strong ground is the ability to stay emotionally steady, honest, and courageous—even when things feel uncertain or uncomfortable...
By bev February 16, 2026
Coaching and AI—a partnership you didn’t know you needed.
By bev February 11, 2026
How to stop procrastinating?
By bev February 3, 2026
Practical tips:-
By bev January 26, 2026
No. 1 The Opening Ceremony & The Closing Ceremony
By bev January 15, 2026
"Ask not Tell"
By bev January 5, 2026
Reset, refocus & restart
By bev December 4, 2025
Getting the transition right...
By bev November 24, 2025
"Leadership is plumbing and poetry" James March
By bev November 3, 2025
Regret is universal...
More Posts