Where the loser saw barriers, the winner saw hurdles. ~ Robert Brault ~
How do see difficulties? Are they huge mountains that you can't see a way around? Do you use words like "impossible" or "never?" As a leader, take an assessment of your reactions the next time a challenge comes your way. Do you begin with the possibilities or the impossibilities? Do you shut down and assume that there is nothing that you can do? If you find yourself wondering what you can do as opposed to what you can't do - then you are a visionary. Leaders must strive to always see what they can do in any situation - and never give up on the dream. As a leader, help others to see what is possible.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
"I see obstacles and I still move forward."
Showing posts with label challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label challenge. Show all posts
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Scary Moments
A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice. ~ Edgar Watson Howe, Country Town Sayings, 1911 ~
"Next time, I will_______!" You can fill in the blank. Experience really makes you who you are as a person, as a leader. Even when you account for risk, something always happens for which you didn't plan. Those heart racing moments teach you and embed the lessons you need to remember. These events are important. They give you the chance to grow. As a leader, you can dispense advice and be a great mentor but those that follow you will only grow when they are thrown into the deep end. Don't coddle those around you. Challenge them to learn the hard way. Not the mean way but the way that shows you care about them as people. When things get hairy - ask them questions that really make them think about what they would do differently. That is coaching, that is teaching...that is leadership.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
I will help others learn from the scary moments.
"Next time, I will_______!" You can fill in the blank. Experience really makes you who you are as a person, as a leader. Even when you account for risk, something always happens for which you didn't plan. Those heart racing moments teach you and embed the lessons you need to remember. These events are important. They give you the chance to grow. As a leader, you can dispense advice and be a great mentor but those that follow you will only grow when they are thrown into the deep end. Don't coddle those around you. Challenge them to learn the hard way. Not the mean way but the way that shows you care about them as people. When things get hairy - ask them questions that really make them think about what they would do differently. That is coaching, that is teaching...that is leadership.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
I will help others learn from the scary moments.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Leaders Don't Say Impossible
I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution. ~Wernher von Braun~
How many times this week have you used the word impossible or some other worthy synonym? Do you fling it out there casually as a reason to not take action? When you do use that word do you challenge yourself? Not that you need to dwell on things that you might not be able to control but perhaps you are too quick to judge the situation. Successful leaders will commonly think"difficult" but rarely "impossible." As a leader, if you use the word impossible on something really important, you will be seen as someone with limited abilities...limited vision. You certainly won't find someone who wants to follow "it can't happen!" People want leaders who say, "Let's make it happen!"
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
"I will carefully assess whether it is truly impossible or just plain difficult and attainable."
How many times this week have you used the word impossible or some other worthy synonym? Do you fling it out there casually as a reason to not take action? When you do use that word do you challenge yourself? Not that you need to dwell on things that you might not be able to control but perhaps you are too quick to judge the situation. Successful leaders will commonly think"difficult" but rarely "impossible." As a leader, if you use the word impossible on something really important, you will be seen as someone with limited abilities...limited vision. You certainly won't find someone who wants to follow "it can't happen!" People want leaders who say, "Let's make it happen!"
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
"I will carefully assess whether it is truly impossible or just plain difficult and attainable."
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Cut Stress By Giving Laughter
Laughter is an instant vacation. ~ Milton Berle ~
Research is beginning to show that laughing is a full-cortex experience. This makes sense considering the positive physical and mental effects laughter can have on people. Laughing can be an instant stress reliever. If you are having a hard time getting motivated, moving on from a problem or concentrating on a challenge, stress could be one of the reasons since it takes up so much space in the "thinking" areas of the brain. As a leader, you need to be able to help others think better, so find a way to cut stress. You almost always add stress by the shear nature of being the leader. When you give the gift of laughter, you give others the chance to have a little break from stress.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
"I will find time add laughter to the day."
Research is beginning to show that laughing is a full-cortex experience. This makes sense considering the positive physical and mental effects laughter can have on people. Laughing can be an instant stress reliever. If you are having a hard time getting motivated, moving on from a problem or concentrating on a challenge, stress could be one of the reasons since it takes up so much space in the "thinking" areas of the brain. As a leader, you need to be able to help others think better, so find a way to cut stress. You almost always add stress by the shear nature of being the leader. When you give the gift of laughter, you give others the chance to have a little break from stress.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
"I will find time add laughter to the day."
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