On Tuesday, September 29, I had the opportunity to view Leadership in Turbulent Times, a webcast Presented by the Harvard University Alumni Association, with Professor who led a dynamic discussion on effective and responsible leadership and how to create purpose, worth, dignity, and impact in a time of astounding change. Prof address highlighted such past and present leaders as Abraham Lincoln, Ernest Shackleton, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono.
A number of points she made about the paths of great leaders through history resonated for me, particularly:
Most great leaders throughout history have stumbled into greatness and have discovered their purpose through failure. Often, great leaders have many more failures than successes. They see adversity as a means to grow, learn, explore and practice. Many great leaders do not find their truest calling until they're in their 50's or 60's.
Great leaders through the centuries practice discipline to grow and learn and they have patience - the willingness to wait and be at the intersection of hard work and trouble, until they find themselves at the right time, at the right moment to succeed. Many great leaders suffer through periods of doubt and insecurity. They work hard and stay the course.
If you get a chance, view the Leadership in Turbulent Times FREE webcast. And think about these questions:
Do you practice finding the positive aspects of adversity?
Can you accept your mistakes and learn with humility?
Can you get up once again after you fall?
On Tuesday, September 29, I had the opportunity to view Leadership in Turbulent Times, a webcast Presented by the Harvard University Alumni Association, with Professor who led a dynamic discussion on effective and responsible leadership and how to create purpose, worth, dignity, and impact in a time of astounding change. Prof address highlighted such past and present leaders as Abraham Lincoln, Ernest Shackleton, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono.
A number of points she made about the paths of great leaders through history resonated for me, particularly:
Most great leaders throughout history have stumbled into greatness and have discovered their purpose through failure. Often, great leaders have many more failures than successes. They see adversity as a means to grow, learn, explore and practice. Many great leaders do not find their truest calling until they're in their 50's or 60's.
Great leaders through the centuries practice discipline to grow and learn and they have patience - the willingness to wait and be at the intersection of hard work and trouble, until they find themselves at the right time, at the right moment to succeed. Many great leaders suffer through periods of doubt and insecurity. They work hard and stay the course.
If you get a chance, view the Leadership in Turbulent Times FREE webcast. And think about these questions:
Do you practice finding the positive aspects of adversity?
Can you accept your mistakes and learn with humility?
Can you get up once again after you fall?
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