--- title: The Missing Link – RESET description: The Missing Link - RESET image: https://www.shiftthework.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1352224513-1.png --- [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo-mobile.png?width=300&height=328&name=new-shift-logo-mobile.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) - [About](https://www.shiftthework.com/about-shift/) - [Blog](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog) - [Latch](https://www.shiftthework.com/latch) - [CONSULTING](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-consulting) - [SOCIETY](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-society/) [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo-mobile.png?width=300&height=328&name=new-shift-logo-mobile.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) [![Shift The Work](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shift_The_Work_July2018/images/new-shift-logo.png?width=348&height=348&name=new-shift-logo.png "Shift The Work")](https://www.shiftthework.com/) - [About](https://www.shiftthework.com/about-shift/) - [Blog](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog) - [Latch](https://www.shiftthework.com/latch) - [CONSULTING](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-consulting) - [SOCIETY](https://www.shiftthework.com/shift-society/) [← Return to Posts](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog) # The Missing Link – RESET May 5, 2016 *•* [Joe Mechlinski](https://www.shiftthework.com/blog/author/joe-mechlinski) ![Reset Proclmation - Office Mock](https://www.shiftthework.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reset%20Proclmation%20-%20Office%20Mock.jpg?width=5000&name=Reset%20Proclmation%20-%20Office%20Mock.jpg) If I could give you one piece of advice, in the midst of the chaos any growing company inevitably stumbles into, it would be this: **hit the RESET button** **and start fresh.** At SHIFT, we know that a properly executed RESET is the missing link in most organizational change initiatives, and the reason why the vast majority of them fail. We have taught hundreds of businesses how to carry out a successful RESET, and it's produced stronger, more agile companies ready to take on the brave unknown. RESET empowers you to declare a new set of standards for the path forward, standards that connect directly to your beliefs and company story.  ***"\[SHIFT's\] process is designed primarily for companies who are in a position of difficulty, or are at least in need of some soul searching, and are in need of a "reset." As a future business owner myself, this philosophy is most applicable to any business or future business at any stage." **- [J. Huber](https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Regardless-Businesss-Industry-Government/product-reviews/161448435X/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews)* Transformation is achievable if you start with the right questions, mindset, and energy to propel you (and your organization) in the best direction possible. It’s why we created RESET.  ## **Are You Ready to Shift?** Start the practice yourself by downloading the worksheet. You'll also receive the option to work through the practice under the guidance of Joe Mechlinski, CEO of SHIFT and 2x bestselling author. During this recorded session, Joe investigates why people get off track and psychological tactics to keep them on their intended path (in business and life). 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