![]() ![]() I was afraid that I would never get to see that day (and no, it’s not because I thought I would die). Graduation photo 2 I may have achieved a few things in my life that might seem commendable but graduating beats all of them because I surprised myself. And therefore, I refuse to be manipulated into silence for the fear of vulnerability. Let me share something personal with you all because I feel like this is a safe space, or at least my safe space and I never want whatever I share here to be influenced by what other people might think. That’s one of the biggest highlights of my life. I have analyzed the occurrences and tried to find a pattern, but I found nothing. I have experienced life as unpredictable as it is, in various ways that I have questioned so many decisions I have taken in the past. In the past couple of months since my last post here, a lot has happened. There are so many things that I wish to say but I’m not sure I have the right words to express this. It’s vulnerability that breeds with self-doubt and then is escalated, often deliberately, by fear.’ – Michelle Obama And role model the behaviours you want to see developing in your colleagues, and that will be needed to help them manage through this period of uncertainty: grit, determination, patience.‘Failure is a feeling long before it becomes an actual result. Treat employees well, as you did during the pandemic, with plenty of support for wellbeing and financial assistance if possible. Be open with your people, honest about the incoming challenges, and how these will impact their roles, and their circumstances. Now is the time to step up and be the leader you always aspired to be. If you do want to assert influence, better to use resources like the CBI to form alliances and amplify your voice in government, through our political stakeholder network. Instead, use the time wasted getting sucked into social media and news channel wormholes, to proactively problem solve and spot opportunities that you can deliver on. But is there anything you can do to influence the process? No. Yes, it’s important that the politicians resolve their differences and select a credible new PM, to maintain market and economic stability. The political drama is interesting, to the point of addictive. Put aside the things you have no ability to impact Business plays an essential role in local support systems, helping employees and customers, suppliers and partners. ![]() You can also take the lead on supporting your community through tough times. How? By identifying the potential prizes for your business/sector/region and making the case for investment to shareholders. Be bold and start laying the groundwork for future growth now. ![]() Given the current political uncertainty, it is crucial that business leaders focus on what they can control and change. And don’t waste time complaining about the current situation as this will become a distraction and slow you down. Don’t let setbacks stop you but do know when to ask for help. Take control of your destiny by problem solving, seeing beyond the obstacles and finding a way to grow. As a leader you want to be the driver, not the passenger. Key to developing tenacity is the ability to keep going. With all that is going on in the UK right now, it is essential that business leaders develop greater tenacity and role model this to their people. They can pull on reserves of confidence and determination, to find solutions and keep going, rather than succumbing to the temptation to quit. Leaders that are tenacious are proven more likely to find a way through times of crisis. The ability to respond to setbacks, keep going and learn from experience. A mix of determination, persistence, and grit. Tenacity – the ultimate skill when it really matters. ![]()
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