You cannot tailor-make the situations
in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations. – Zig Ziglar
A story is
told of how both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation's deserts.
What they
look for is very different. Vultures only look for and go after dead animals;
focusing on what was; the past. On the
flip side, hummingbirds look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The
hummingbird fills themselves with freshness and seek new life.
It has been
our observation over the years that in many ways we are the products of our
attitudes. To be sure, none of us are immune from external circumstances that
challenge us at times to keep it positive.
If you were
to inventory the attitudes of successful people what attitudes do you think
would be on the list? It would be a lengthy one, right? Here is our list of
some of the top attitudes that we believe if embraced each day will give you the advantage you need
to be successful.
The attitude of courage
Study the
life of most any leader regardless of background and you will surely find this
common thread of courage. If you wait until conditions are just right to act
and go for your dreams or goals you will be waiting a long time. Courage is essential
to success. You are stronger than the fear you might have inside of you. If others can do it, you can do it. So step
out of your comfort zone and be the courageous leader that you want to be.
Break through your fears because success is on the other side.
The attitude of optimism
Optimism is
the fuel of your success. Setbacks and failures will be reminders on your road
to success that any great thing worth achieving will be a challenge. The
temptation will be to throw in the towel, but the attitude that sets you apart
is optimism. What you put your mind to is where you will put action to. Being
positive and optimistic will attract more of that into your leadership and in
life in general.
The attitude of resilience
Not every
day is going to be a perfect day. But true leaders are the ones that shine when
the going gets tough. They take responsibility when things go wrong and bounce
back to being an even better leader from what they’ve learned. A resilient
attitude builds character and is a reminder that your life in leadership is
marathon; not a 50-yard dash. Successful leaders are resilient and thus not
easily thrown off their game.
The attitude of curiosity
A true
leader is never done learning and growing. They are thirsty for new knowledge
and are eager to find ways to do things better
and smarter. They not only invest in themselves but tap into the greatness of
their team. The collective power of curiosity is a game-changer and when its
energy is harnessed in meaningful ways it can propel any organization to the
next level. Never cease to have a child-like curiosity so you can see the world
around you with fresh eyes.
The attitude of gratitude
Great
leaders always remember where they came from. It
is an inherent characteristic that keeps them grounded and gives them moral
clarity. They understand that each day is a gift. In addition, they know they are only as good as their team and
they show appreciation every day. They are grateful for the opportunity to serve
their people and are not ashamed to show it.
Which of the
attitudes described above do you believe are most important in leaders? What resonates most with you and do you have
any additional attitudes to add to our list?
We’d love to hear from you!
Cynthia Bazin is a motivational speaker,
co-author, expert writer and mentor that focuses on giving people clarity in
their personal and professional life with laser-focused strategies. She has
over 20 years in leadership and is the President of SmartChic. To learn more,
visit www.smartchic.me
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