Leaders who view uncertain times as full of opportunities tend to position their organizations ahead of the pack. Significant time and effort are wasted by those who buy into conventional worries and popular fears. Asking "What are the new possibilities presented by this situation?" allows for discovery and innovation, even in the face of stiff headwinds. In fact, the more you open your mind to potential, the more you and your people will find novel ways to achieve. Relieve yourself of any gloom and grab that new sense of freedom—you're likely to tap into answers that would otherwise remain hidden and inaccessible.
Note: Over 100 of these tips appear in my new book: Beyond Effective: Practices in Self-aware Leadership. Click on the image of the book at the top of this blog for more information.
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