“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.”― Gever Tulley “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” ― Margaret Thatcher Building resilience is one of the most important long-term objectives toward which a person can commit. Resilience improves our capacity to … Continue reading Strategic Resilience Building, Part One
Leadership
Developing a “Gritty” Life
“I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experience behind him.” - Eleanor Roosevelt The ability to remain persistent and passionate about your life goals even when things get tough is a trait of highly successful … Continue reading Developing a “Gritty” Life
Effective Leadership and Grit
"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." - Nelson Mandela "Grit is living life like a marathon." - Angela Lee Duckworth According to psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth, grit is a crucial character quality that allows us to take a longer-term view … Continue reading Effective Leadership and Grit
Leadership: Growth Mindset Thinking
“In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So, rather than thinking, ’Oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses,’ you can say, ‘Wow, here’s a chance to grow.’” - Carol Dweck “Fail early, fail often, but always fail forward.” – John Maxwell Throughout the first 34 years of my life, I lived with … Continue reading Leadership: Growth Mindset Thinking
Hedgehog Living
Even before I understood the hedgehog concept, making the adjustments necessary to stay working in the intersection of my passion, skills, and the place where the greatest difference could be made was driving my career decisions. Several times, my work shifted over time to the point where it no longer was at that intersection. In … Continue reading Hedgehog Living
Finding Your Hedgehog
The concept of the “hedgehog,” that one big idea that captures our attention and fuels our vision, is a vital component of effective leadership. When you discover your hedgehog, it will be at the intersection of three key drivers, your passion, what you are the very best at doing, and at what can you find … Continue reading Finding Your Hedgehog
The Hedgehog Concept: Passion
Last Saturday, I introduced the idea that leadership is about two key priorities, people and influence. Effective leadership can happen in any working relationship. It does not flow from position or title, rather from concern for people and the ability to positively influence them for success. Effective leadership can happen at any level in the … Continue reading The Hedgehog Concept: Passion
Leadership – Hedgehogs
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