As a leader and business owner I have had more uncertainty over the past 18 months than in the whole 27 years of being in business or working for a business.
There has been no certainty. Here in little (young) NZ we are still sitting at the point where we wait for more certainty to appear from Govt and it's associated departments that allow us our freedom to trade and travel, or whatever else you do!
There has been no certainty. Here in little (young) NZ we are still sitting at the point where we wait for more certainty to appear from Govt and it's associated departments that allow us our freedom to trade and travel, or whatever else you do!
"In a world of uncertainty, we need to be certain about ourselves"
We need to be certain of our strengths, certain of what we want, about the direction we are wanting to go in. Having an aura of certainty makes others feel safe - our clients and families will feel this from us.
People with certainty have the ability to live with passion, focus, purpose and persistence. They allow no doubt. They keep going until they can’t and then they get a new plan.
Setting a direction is the job of a leader - it does not mean than you cannot change direction - in fact its vital that you do. Being vulnerable and adaptable are also key strengths that sit nicely beside certainty.
People with certainty have the ability to live with passion, focus, purpose and persistence. They allow no doubt. They keep going until they can’t and then they get a new plan.
Setting a direction is the job of a leader - it does not mean than you cannot change direction - in fact its vital that you do. Being vulnerable and adaptable are also key strengths that sit nicely beside certainty.
We can only be certain of certain things. What are you certain of?
Are you certain that you offer a wonderful product or service?
Are you certain that you are surrounded by clever, dedicated people?
Are you certain that you have enough support so you can do your job without unnecessary stress?
Are you certain of what you need to achieve before the end of 2021?
Are you certain of what you want to achieve by the end of 2022?
Creating a list of my certainties allows me to be more open to the uncertainties. You will have heard the phrase, "control the controllables". Doing just that will give you more power of intension and purpose and take away some of the power that uncertainty may bring with it.
You have but 5 weeks left of 2021 - what will you do with it? Commit to finishing off 2021 with a bang and start looking at what 2022 is going to look like for you...have at it and have fun!
You have but 5 weeks left of 2021 - what will you do with it? Commit to finishing off 2021 with a bang and start looking at what 2022 is going to look like for you...have at it and have fun!
Gratefully inspired by Lisa O'Neill
