Who likes a failure?
Very few people, if there is even one, because it is not only the moment
a failure happens, but it is possible the impact stays with the person for some
time, affecting life in general.
But, if you are a leader, a failure is seen as a
wonderful chance to do the same in a different way, or taken as a good signal
to change what you do.
Failure activates an ambiguous response from any
person. On one hand, this individual
just wants to crawl under some rock and hope people will forget he or she even
exists. It is like sensing a knot in the
stomach, but the person knows thata won’t stop so soon, as there are
consequences to be faced too.
On the other hand, a boost of energy comes, trying to
find a solution and a way out of this situation. It is at that moment that being a leader is
an advantage: by using true leadership qualities, she or he is able to calm
down and to focus on the new possibilities ahead.
Failure turns into an opportunity, a moment when a leader
discovers something great about the self.
(Excerpt from the book 82 Reasons to be a Leader)
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