In the book The Noticer by Andy Andrews, the main character, Jones, suggests to a couple of people he encounters that they ask themselves this question every day: “What is it about me that other people would change if they could?” That’s a brave question in my estimation. It takes 360 performance reviews to a different level.

It makes me a little nervous to even consider honestly asking that question. What would other people change about me if they could? This is not an invitation to comment your answer to that question!

Jones suggests variations on the topic. What is it about the way I talk that other people would change, What is it about the way I dress that other people would change, What is it about the I act that other people would change? I am asking myself this question as we head into 2010. What is it about me that other people would change if they could? What is it about YOU that other people would change if they could?