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Our attention this week in the U.S. focuses on celebrating the life and accomplishments of noted civil rights leader, Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Dr. King positively led a movement in the midst of much adversity.
What can you learn from him about how you can positively lead in business while experiencing adversity?
Dr. King's example gives us these 3 positive ways to lead in adversity:
Expect Adversity
Adversity is the companion of rapid change. Dr. King understood that in order to create social change, he would encounter adversity. He anticipated few if any positive receptions where he shared his message. And yet he stayed steadfastly focused on the vision of his dream, filtering out the negative adversity along the way.
Expect the negative world to respond with adversity as you positively lead your business to adapt to change and fulfill its vision. Whether you're manufacturing, selling, or insuring widgets, anticipate adversity-obstacles, barriers, negative-speak. Adversity happens to us all. Expect it.
Engage Adversity
Like all of us, Dr. King encountered our classic, human response to adversity: fight or flight when positively leading change. And yet he chose neither, opting instead for meaningful conversations. He engaged the adversity and asked, "What can I learn?"
As you encounter adversity, avoid returning it or running from it. You'll just be bloody and breathless. Instead, simply ask: "What can I learn?"
What can you learn from him about how you can positively lead in business while experiencing adversity?
Dr. King's example gives us these 3 positive ways to lead in adversity:
Expect Adversity
Adversity is the companion of rapid change. Dr. King understood that in order to create social change, he would encounter adversity. He anticipated few if any positive receptions where he shared his message. And yet he stayed steadfastly focused on the vision of his dream, filtering out the negative adversity along the way.
Expect the negative world to respond with adversity as you positively lead your business to adapt to change and fulfill its vision. Whether you're manufacturing, selling, or insuring widgets, anticipate adversity-obstacles, barriers, negative-speak. Adversity happens to us all. Expect it.
Engage Adversity
Like all of us, Dr. King encountered our classic, human response to adversity: fight or flight when positively leading change. And yet he chose neither, opting instead for meaningful conversations. He engaged the adversity and asked, "What can I learn?"
As you encounter adversity, avoid returning it or running from it. You'll just be bloody and breathless. Instead, simply ask: "What can I learn?"
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