5 Steps to Help Organizations Overcome Adversity
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. Everyone in the organization can make a difference. 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. Anyone willing, can be involved in the success of the organization. In the center of the photo, is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and my father is on the far right. See my blog link below to see the photo.
2. There is no quick fix to success. My father mentioned in an article that the price of freedom would never be on sale and I believe that success is the same way. There is no shortcut on the path to real success. Leaving things undone or half-done leave much to be desired. How do you want your work or actions to be viewed by your industry, employers, or customers? What will your actions say about your 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. Stick with what works. Get expert advice if necessary, to ensure proper execution of the strategy.
5. Celebrate your small successes along the way. It’s important to affirm your team and their work. Rather than waiting for the big project to land, affirm your work and the rest of your team on the small projects along the way. This improves morale in the organization and builds the confidence of the team.
What can you do to make a difference in your organization? Are your current strategies working? Have you considered seeking your teams input?
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.
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