Where there is a challenge, there is a solution. Whatever challenge you are facing, it can be overcome. My fathers experiences were always a reminder that you can rise to your adversities. During the 1960′s, dad was elected by fellow students to represent the student body on the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights.
After the use of non-violent protest, such as sit in’s and marches, the students were successful and the businesses in Atlanta desegregated lunch counters. Those students overcoming their adversity, taught me five lessons on how to make dreams a reality.
1. You don’t have to be the leader to make a difference. Anyone willing, can be involved in the success of the organization. When I was growing up, there was a picture in my father’s office that reminded me, that you don’t have to be the man in the middle to make a difference. In the center of the photo, is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and my father is on the far right. The original photo is on my blog, see the link below.
2. There are no shortcuts to success. In an article dated January 15, 1962, My Dad was quoted as saying, “the price of freedom will never be on sale”. I beleive the same is true of success. What are you missing out on, by not going through the process? Quick fixes or leaving tasks incomplete may get you only part of your desired results. We have a choice how family, customers, and others view our work. Our actions speak about our character.
3. Use proven strategies. Their strategy of non-violence worked for Mohandas Gandhi. Make sure you do your diligence to ensure your strategy or process works. There are many gurus, self-help, thought leader types to listen to. Make sure they can prove their success?
4. Stay focused on the strategy. After you have proven that your strategy is sound, do not deviate from the process. Get help to make sure your application is accurate.
5. Celebrate your small wins! It’s important to affirm your work and your team. Don’t wait for the big win, congratulate and affirm the rest of your team on the small wins during the process. This enhances team morale in the organization and improves team confidence.
How do your customers see you? Are you working through the entire process? Are your current strategies working? Are you celebrating your team successes?
Get involved with your team today and focus on the process to make you all successful. There is no reason why you cannot be successful! Prove to yourself, as the students did, that you can make the impossible real. Leave your doubts behind, and speak highly of the possibilites.
Learn more about Overcoming Adversity. Stop by Inspirational Speaker, Robert Felder’s blog where you can see the and photo and find more about motivational keynotes and what it can do for you.