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When Ted Lasso was hired as the new gaffer (coach) for AFC Richmond, the team, the town, and the entire country made it no secret that they thought he was just a clueless “wanker.” But it was clear, even early on, that Ted knew a thing or two about being a good leader. It's not about the wins and losses but about helping others become the best versions of themselves.
As times moves on for us, as challenges arise, as tough conversations surface, and maybe even occassionally chaos is on the horizon, there are moments when we might feel we too are a bit "clueless". This is why it is so important that we have a handle on ensuring we know how to "get into the zone", and by that, I mean steady progress toward habits that lead to success in goals.
This month on our Podcast, and in my One to One Executive Coaching, we tackled a few important topics:
Episode 144 - Tough Choices - Every Leader must make tough choices. Handling them, successfully or not, comes down to 3 C's - find out what they are in this episode.
Episode 143 - Leadership Identity - What comes into your mind, comes out in your leadership. So what is your identity as a leader? That is what we discover in this episode
Episode 142 - Keep Me At It - Less than 80 days left in 2024! Determination is a key factor toward success, however, first, you need to know what you are chasing. Let's discover more in this episode
Episode 141 - “Burn the Boats” - Success takes making it through zones, and choosing to "Burn the Boats" along the way - find out more in this episode
Episode 140 - Strength Zone - We all have a "strength zone" and when we work from our strengths, it is then that we make strides toward success. Learn more in this episode.
All of these lead us to a deep understanding that we must continue to work at progress - which often comes not in strides but in steps.
Few things to keep in mind as you take these steps.
First, Obstacles Can Be Opportunities. Don't look at every "set back" as a "step back". Many of my best life lessons have come after a challenge. Press onward through tough times, make the hard choices and even consider at times "burning the boats" along the way.
Second, Know Your Purpose. It is always (as I say often) "Who", before "Do". It is better to take time to figure out what an action says about your character, than to jump into a pit and need a rescue. Sounds simple, but read the newspaper, it's not common.
Third, Empowerment Breeds Confidence. It is far better to say "I don't know but, I want to learn", than to say "I don't care and I will get it done". Determination to learn, grow and chase your best self, is a success formula if there ever was one.
Finally, Pay Attention to the Details. Be it specific things about people, being meticulous in designing things or just in day to day things you do to track your calendar and your tasks. Details matter, and often lead to more resounding success, not just a moment of accomplishment.
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