Ep.57_Moving through the Dark Cloud

Ep.57_Moving through the Dark Cloud Loneliness and isolation: We think of leaders as being surrounded by people all the time, but the old adage is true—it really is lonely at the top. The sense of isolation is even more pronounced, and its effects more significant, during challenging times. Self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy: From time to time we all feel inadequate and start to question and mistrust themselves. Tapping into your capabilities and competencies can provide the confidence you need to overcome times of self-doubt. Fearful of letting people down: Most leaders ascribe to a set of rules and standards, and they hope people are pleased with the work they do. Especially when you’re trying to achieve something significant, it’s important to remember that you can’t always please everyone. Afraid of public failure: We may teach that failure is a component of eventual success—and it is—but it’s still something that everyone dreads. When leaders wiped out it’s time to get out of their own head and look objectively at failure as a learning experience. Scrambling to get everything accomplished: We all tend to have a lot to do on any given day. That daily pressure is magnified for leaders, who have their own things to accomplish and have to make sure everyone on their team is performing well. Laboring over their weaknesses: Most people hate to admit they have weaknesses. I’m a big believer in identifying your weaknesses and leveraging them. Struggle with criticism: Leaders learn early on that everyone has an opinion about their actions and thoughts. The Dark Cloud is a part of leadership, it brings lessons to be learned and opportunities to be shared. If you can find meaning in your struggle you will succeed as a leader. Thank You For Listening: Subscribe/Rate Us and help us spread the Word. Visit us at: www.CultivateLeadership.org Instagram @sam_clp2020