Four Ways to Lead Through Failure
Submitted by Karen Keller Ph.D on
What are we to do as leaders in the midst of failure? Here are four ways to lead through failure.
A good leader keeps her or his head up during tough times. The leader is called to stand on a parapet and look out towards the horizon, discovering possibilities. Shoegazing at the problem at hand will not inspire confidence, lead the troops, or promote outside-the-box thinking needed to find solutions. When, as a leader, you take this higher view, you can maintain enthusiasm without becoming a false, rah-rah cheerleader.