41. The Law of Resilience
Leaders bounce back from the inevitable setbacks, disappointments, and temporary failures experienced in the attainment of any worthwhile goal.
The one thing that is inevitable in business and in leadership is the crisis. If you are actively involved in your life and your work, you will move in and out of crises on a regular basis. Your ability to respond effectively to a setback or crisis is the true mark of leadership, the true test.
When something goes wrong, everyone watches the leader to see how he or she is going to respond. The leader’s behavior in a difficult situation sets the tone for the whole organization.
Life is a continuous succession of problems and difficulties. There is no success without temporary ...
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