Tag: failure

  • 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…

  • Risk: Idea #294

    Who doesn’t prefer winning over failing? I know I do! However, the truth is that ‘Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is a part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success.’ (R.T.Kiyosaki) I know I don’t want to avoid success, but am I willing to risk…