Dealing with Adversity

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”

 -Booker T. Washington

Adversity is defined as difficulties, misfortune, bad luck, hardship, or distress. Bosses, employees, contractors, suppliers, weather, circumstances, and customers can be a real source of adversity for any of us in leadership. When we are misunderstood, have our character questioned or our reputation slandered by our co-workers, it is painfu...