STEPS GREAT LEADERS TAKE WHEN THINGS GO WRONG (First part)

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.

– HENRY FORD

At the end of the day, it’s how you embrace your mistakes in the pursuit of success that defines your character as a leader.

1. GREAT LEADERS ACCEPT THAT FAILURE IS INEVITABLE

ACCEPTING THAT FAILURE IS PART OF THE PROCESS WILL MOTIVATE YOU TO TAKE MORE RISKS AND TRY HARDER.

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard and started a company, Traf-O-Data, which went nowhere. But his passion for computers remained. He went on to build the Microsoft empire and is now one of the wealthiest men in the world. He took risks. He didn’t give up.

2. GREAT LEADERS CONFRONT FAILURE.

FROM A YOUNG AGE WE ARE TAUGHT THAT MAKING MISTAKES IS BAD.

Painful memories of past failures trigger negative emotions like fear and anxiety which prevent us from taking risks in the present. It’s better to confront your failure than to run away from it.

TAKE TIME TO REFLECT ON THE MISTAKES YOU HAVE MADE

Evaluate how you could have improved on the situation. Write down the lessons you have learned.

3. GREAT LEADERS ARE VULNERABLE.

SUCCESSFUL LEADERS NEVER HIDE THE FACT THAT THEY MAKE MISTAKES. OPEN UP TO YOUR TEAM WHEN YOU GET IT WRONG.

Create an environment where they can admit their failures too. Create an environment where they can admit their failures too. Surround yourself with a strong team who will rally behind you or a mentor who will hold you accountable and offer guidance. This will ensure you don’t make the same mistake twice.

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