When you are stressed do you see the optimistic side of things?
To be a Resilient Leader, we need to flex optimism.
I am here to remind you of this power: optimism. When you are planning a meeting, a project, and your career, ask yourself, “What is the optimistic vision? What could go right?”
As a Resilient Leader, it is our job to remember what could go right, or what I call the optimistic vision. We naturally think about obstacles and what could go wrong because our brain is protecting us.
We want to give our brains the equal opportunity to see the glass half full (optimism) and to see the glass half empty (pessimism). As Resilient Leaders, it is our job to ask both questions:
- I am focusing on all the negatives that could happen when I talk to my boss. What could go right?
- I see we are talking about all the things that could go wrong. How about we shift to what could go right?
- I see we are so excited for this project to launch, and we are doing our best work. Let’s take a moment to notice any obstacles that could come in our way.
It’s not about having blind optimism or persistent pessimism, it is about the balance of both.
If you find yourself thinking about only the obstacles or the pessimistic side, challenge yourself to think about the optimistic vision. Plan your day with your optimistic vision in mind.
Having a hard time focusing on your optimistic vision or your team’s optimistic vision? Is fear ruling your head? Send me an email, I can help.
To tap into self-compassion in relation to a career transition or to become a Resilient Leader, email me at janemckeanbcs@gmail.com for a 30-minute complimentary consultation.
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