Janine Schindler, MCC
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As winters fades and we shift into spring I’d like to share some
leadership tips based on “The Difference Maker” by one of my
favorite authors John C. Maxwell on how attitude is a primary
component in determining our success. Attitude can’t alter what
exists, but it can influence our future by how we choose to deal
with the things we encounter every day.
- Discouragement. If not handled
correctly, discouragement can make someone give up instead of
facing the situation. This involves not becoming fixated or
paralyzed, but viewing things from different perspectives and
taking the best road possible for your personal well-being. The
mix would include introspection, accurate expectations and making
the best choice.
- Change. Since most people resist
change, the key here is to objectively examine why we’re opposed
to the change. Once that’s established, one needs to determine how
to make the change successful and positive, keeping in mind that
all change has a price to which we must be willing to commit.
- Problems. Maxwell suggests that, “Our
perspective on problems, not the problem itself, usually
determines our success or failure”, therefore the difference
between problem-spotting and problem-solving can be crucial.
Tackling a problem head-on and working out the best way of dealing
with it can often turn into an opportunity for personal or
professional advancement.
- Fear. FDR said, “The only thing we
have to fear is fear itself.” If fear is permitted to run rampant,
fear can generate inaction, weakness and more fear which can be
destructive. Rather than waste energy by being afraid, one needs
to realize the limitations fear places on us. It’s only by
effectively handling what we’re afraid of that we can overcome
fear and achieve our full potential.
- Failure. If we fail or make a mistake,
one needs to learn from it and go on. Otherwise, we run the risk
of letting it defeat us. By seeing failure as a teacher or
opportunity rather than a limit, we remain capable of taking risks
– a key component necessary for success.
Make an effort to allow your thinking to run in positive
channels. There’s been a lot of press lately about the law of
attraction. Applying the law here means that negative thoughts lead
to negative beliefs, which in turn lead to wrong decisions and
actions, creating a pattern of bad habits. Developing the proper
attitude can reverse this vicious cycle.
Try out some of these if not all attitude shifts this quarter and
make attitude one of your most powerful assets! |
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