How do you feel about failing? How about when it’s your co-workers, employees, or your kids? “I don’t want it to go right for my kids all the time. I told them that this morning. I said, I want you guys to fail because I want to see what you’re made of if you fail and when you fail. Because life isn’t gonna be just a smooth ride, so we gotta develop resiliency.” Tom Brady This was from www.today.com on January 24 2023 “Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but … [Read more...]
Three Steps To Lead Your Team Through Change
Generally people fear change. This is especially the case when they don’t understand the reasons for the change. The result is they resist the change. We all feel secure and safe in our routines. Sure we complain about them. We say it’s so boring. Yet we are comfortable in our daily routines. Okay, so you’re the one saying, “No, not me!” Really wise person – what did you have for breakfast and lunch yesterday? And the day before? What are you having for lunch today? I worked with … [Read more...]
Facing Failure on Road to Success
“The more you fail in the direction you wish to take toward success, the closer you are actually getting to achieving the success you desire.” Mitch Tublin When I said this at a workshop for an organization in 2010, one or two of these Senior Executives and High Prospect Managers attending nodded in agreement and acknowledgement. The others in the group, about two dozen, looked either in shock or grimaced at the thought of failing as a positive. “It’s okay”, I thought to myself, “this is … [Read more...]
At a Dead End?
It’s a Dead End! Your cell phone has no power left. The party you left ended late at night. You were pretty sure you made the right turn to head back to the main road. The area you are driving in might be in Northern New Jersey, on Long Island, a suburb of L.A. or San Diego or outside of Chicago or Houston. Every turn you make goes into another cul-de-sac and another Dead End! “How will I ever find my way out of this maze!” you are thinking or screaming out. Let's take a right on … [Read more...]