Today’s MINDSET INSIGHT is all about leading yourself and others through challenging moments (and there will be challenges for absolute certainty, life throws you a curve ball when you least expect it, and I can tell you I have had my fair share.)
The REAL question you need to ask yourself is what kind of leadership we can demonstrate during those times. I remember watching Bob Proctor on stage as he explained that as we get older, the LAST thing we need to do is SLOW DOWN, in fact what we should do is CALM DOWN.
Having been mentored myself I remember the FIRST INSTRUCTION all the time was CALM DOWN, DON’T REACT.
In small business and big business the pressure of the phone ringing all day with problems to solve means that that the whole day is usually spent FIGHTING FIRES.
You will find many business owners develop a talent for problem solving and it also makes them feel as though they have to do everything in the business themselves because it will fall apart without them.
Remember if you are a MAJOR COG in your business .. you are also a MAJOR CLOG!
REACTING in a moment is one of the key character traits you need to address if you are to create a successful mindset, when all around you seems URGENT then you have not accomplished the ultimate task which is to become excellent at PROBLEM AVOIDANCE.
It is all down to strategic planning and putting those plans into action not reacting to every minute event that bears no relevance to the BIGGER PICTURE.
Draw inspiration from people like Chris Widener and focus on these vital points when the going gets tough ….
1. Keep you eye on the BIGGER PICTURE. When things go wrong the tendency is to focus all your energy on the problem. Of course we need to address the problem but do not get caught up being PART of it. A leader sees the BIGGER PICTURE and steers a course through the problem keeping their eye on their VISION.
2. Don’t Get Caught Up In Friendly Fire. When times get tough do not start shooting each other. Rather than focusing on the job in hand, people start to find fault with each other or their sponsor, or their business. When the heat is on people say things they do not really mean because fear and anger take over. A leader rises above it and refuses to be drawn into it.
3. Be first to sacrifice. Leaders get in the trenches and are the first to sacrifice and take the viewpoint that what I do in the short term will be repaid ten fold in the long term. This sort of action gains loyalty.
4. Remain Calm. Nobody is immune to panic and people frequently do exactly that. A Leader values the time required to think things through (as I am trained in lateral thinking, I tend to see things six ways). To be able to remain calm and steer people through calmly is a skill that takes time to master.
5. Motivate. In tough times people feel down, it is only natural. They cannot see how it is all going to work out and therefore have an even harder time getting going. A leader must focus on being the optimistic motivator and above all will seek to show how the end result will be good.
6. Create Small Wins. One of the ways in which to motivate is to create small wins. When up against tough times people wonder IF they can win. A leader creates opportunities for the team TO win.
7. Keep a sense of humor. Hardly ANYTHING in life cannot be laughed about, a leader keeps perspective about the work / life balance and knows what is really the most important. Keep the ability to laugh at yourself and the situations you will find yourself in even if you are a serious entrepreneur at heart.
Be INSPIRED today to give it ALL YOU HAVE GOT!
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