Today we continue the journey through the Optimism chapter of Doug Dickerson’s book, Leaders Without Borders.

There are a few things worth remembering when it comes to leadership, especially in times of crisis and maintaining a high level of optimism.

Leaders must remember that not everything goes according to script.
How you react when things blow up determines for you a positive outcome or a negative one.

Leaders must remember that succes is discovered in adversity.
We can get so accustomed to smooth sailing that when challenges come, we don’t know how to react.
Your ability to succeed in the face of adversity will not be far-fetched when you embrace what comes your way with a determination to overcome.
It’s not that you are sitting around waiting on something to go wrong, but when it does, failure will not be an option for you.

Leaders know that great minds work together.
Creativity in your organization should be encouraged and promoted.
It’s been said that great minds think alike.
But if that is the case in your organization, be concerned.
If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn’t thinking enough.
Good leaders pull together the resources of the best and brightest in the organization and build the bridges necessary for overwhelming success.

The next time things go haywire around you, just remember that you are not alone.
When times are tough and adversity strikes, let your confident words be, “I believe this is gonna be our finest hour.”

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