We look to leaders for many things: confidence, strength, conviction, vision, and judgment, to name just a few. Of the many qualities great leaders exemplify, perhaps none is more important than the ability to remain optimistic in the face of extreme difficulty, while also objectively confronting the challenge.
I enjoyed reading this. It seems well thought out/written. I do my best to use/implement Professor Collins' road map (in whatever work I do). Vice Admiral James Stockdale was someone we could all aspire to be like (and be better off for it). I have found it imperative, as a human, to work on one's self esteem and self-efficacy. That can make for a decent leader. My main concern with the "optimistic" leader's that they will take their team to hell, and do so smiling. No one wants to ride that bus.
Unwavering Optimism During Extremely Challenging Times
I enjoyed reading this. It seems well thought out/written. I do my best to use/implement Professor Collins' road map (in whatever work I do). Vice Admiral James Stockdale was someone we could all aspire to be like (and be better off for it). I have found it imperative, as a human, to work on one's self esteem and self-efficacy. That can make for a decent leader. My main concern with the "optimistic" leader's that they will take their team to hell, and do so smiling. No one wants to ride that bus.
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We unpacked the paradox a bit more during this 15 minute discussion.
Here is the audio:
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