Hard Work Isn’t Enough
I hate it.
That feeling that creeps over you and you try to shake off.
The realization that you can’t keep going like this…
The pace.
The frustration.
And the panic that sneaks in if you entertain the thought
…that you can’t work hard enough to get through this.
I get it (and it stinks!)
What more can anyone ask of you than to work hard?
After all, your hard work, all the times you give it your best, your commitment to excellence – all of that got you where you are, right?
But as a leader, hard work isn’t enough.
You’ve probably heard that “practice makes perfect”, but what if you practice the wrong skill?
You’ll get better – at going nowhere!
This is where many frontline and middle level managers – and even executives, get trapped!
You’re smart. You worked hard to get where you are and when you’ve had challenges, you rolled up your sleeves and worked even harder.
But sometimes hard work isn’t the answer.
When your team doesn’t ‘get it’, when your colleagues don’t take you seriously, and when you’re running faster and faster just to stay in the same place…
You need new skills, new solutions, new answers.
When hard work isn’t enough, where do you get the answers you need?
If you’re in Denver on October 1st we’ve got the skills, solutions, and answers that will transform your career…your leadership…and your life.
Check out the Level Up Leader Lab for more information (space is limited and the early bird rate is gone after Aug 31).
“But David, what about me – I’m not in Denver?”
I hear you…and I’ve put together a fantastic resource just for you. Learn more about Obstacles to Opportunities
No matter how you do it, be careful about using hard work as the answer to every problem. You’ll end up stressed, burned out, anxious and you certainly won’t serve your team.
Take care,
David
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