What do the New England Patriots in the 2017 Super Bowl, Kerri Strug in the 1996 Olympics and Serena Williams at the 2005 Australian Open all have in common? They all were top performers who found themselves at a deficit with the world watching. Yet, they didn’t give up.
How do you create a positive reputation as an influential leader? What are you doing to leave the legacy that you intend? The concept of a leadership legacy often conjures images of grandiose achievements and monumental contributions.
Can you ever retire from your purpose? Yes, you can retire from a job, or a career, but no, you never retire from your purpose. I went to a networking event where someone found out I was a motivational speaker. Usually a follow-up question is “What do you speak on?” or “Wow, can you motivate me?” But not this time. She asked me “Are you thinking of retiring in the near future?” This threw me for a loop.
How do you handle coming up short with your new year’s resolutions or bucket list goals? So many people are talking about intentions and manifestesting what you want. But what happens when you fail? What if your resolve for this year has already failed?