Gaps: Idea #460
‘Failure can be our friend. We learn from our failures, and we can use what we learn to help people. Instead of trying to impress our audience – which creates a gap – we should work to connect with our audience. When you talk about your mistakes and difficulties, and share how you overcome your…
Authentic: Idea #380
‘Being authentic doesn’t guarantee success, but if you lack authenticity it does guarantee failure. Authentic leaders – those who are real, honest, vulnerable, and open – foster confidence, and a sense of security and safety in those they lead. This is because others know that they understand who they are and are comfortable in their…
Pivot: Idea #300
A few lessons from the creators of Slack (not their original product): ‘1: Embrace failure…2: Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater…3: Double-down on what’s working…Success rarely happens as planned… but if you’re willing to roll with the punches, learn as you go, and pivot when necessary, you’ll most certainly succeed.’ (E.Partaker) As I…
