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3/29/2017 |
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Speak Up: What Will You Do In Defining Moments? |
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Speak Up: What Will You Do In Defining Moments? by Paul Thornton Defining moments are important situations that test a leader's commitment to his or her core beliefs and values. Author Robert Kiyosaki said that in these critical moments, "We become heroes or cowards; truth-tellers or liars; we go forward or backward." These challenging situations require you to take a stand on difficult and sometimes controversial issues. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy," Martin Luther King Jr. said. What you do or don't do in these critical moments reveals a lot about your character and credibility. Defining moments often produce these reactions in people: - Self-doubt — Should I say what I'm thinking? Should I challenge the boss's proposal?
- Fear and anxiety — Will I get fired? Will I lose friends? Will I be judged?
- Hesitation — Maybe I should wait and see how things unfold.
Leaders overcome their fears and anxieties, and they find the courage to stand up and do something. Speaking up doesn't always place you in a favorable light. In some cases, half the people will support your idea and the other half may think you're irrational. Being a leader requires confidence, independence and grit. Leaders work hard to gain alignment with what they think, say and do. What do you stand for? What are your core beliefs and values? Where do you draw the line? You must spend time in reflection and self-examination to identify what you truly believe and value. Your beliefs get tested in and fine-tuned over time. True leaders can tell you, without hesitation, what they believe and why. On the other hand, weak leaders are indecisive and hesitant, and they sometimes become flip-floppers. They lack core convictions and seldom take a firm stand. Read full article on MultiBriefs.
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