Optimists Win- ALWAYS

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Here at the-Coaching Blog-run by Gerard O’Donovan, our aim is to constantly bring value to those seeking to improve their lives. Therefore we have a policy of publishing articles and materials by guest authors whom we value and appreciate. Today’s guest author is Patricia Jehle.
I don’t mean the naïve ones, but the tough-minded ones.
I just read an article in the Harvard Business Review, https://hbr.org/2016/03/why-the-future-belongs-to-tough-minded-optimists?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+harvardbusiness+%28HBR.org%29
This article is based on a concept of a famous business leader, John Gardner.  It’s called “tough-minded optimism” which is a blend of creativity in ideas, strong convictions about what works and about doing things for the “common good”, and resilience, especially when it comes to the need for change.  To quote,
“The future is not shaped by people who don’t really believe in the future,” Gardner said. Rather, “it is created by highly motivated people, by enthusiasts, by men and women who want something very much or believe very much.”
According to Gardner, leaders can have a mix of abilities and qualities, but there is no replacement for what he calls, “the lift of the spirit and heightened performance that comes from motivation.”
I couldn’t agree more. 
As we go into the weekend, let us remember the WHY we are doing things and if it isn’t a good enough why, then, find something better to do.  If you really want to do something well, you need to believe in what you are doing.
Also, here are a few tips to help you remain positive: 
1) Smile more. 
There is research that proves that if your carry your body in a certain way, it can change your mood.  Smiling makes you more positive.  Ask Amy Cuddy.
2) Stand like Wonder Woman. 
No joke.  This really also gives you the positive power and presence you might need today to get out there and “win one for the Gipper”.  Try it—but perhaps at home or in the bathroom, not in front of those you will be presenting to.
Finally, I want to leave you with the question that was in the article, because it is a great question:
Do you have a definition of success for your business that allows you to stand for something special and that inspires others to stand with you?
 
I wish you a very successful day!
Patricia Jehle
Should you want to join my LinkeIn group, SMEs Grow Together, go here:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7041402
Should you want to contact me, write me at patricia@jehle-coaching.com

As a certified Alpha Group Regional Director and business coach (EASC), Patricia is excited to be running The Alpha Group board meetings each month.  She is passionate about helping business leaders increase their business value through the motivation and inspiration of The Alpha Group.  Her background in business leadership and communication, higher education, and coaching enable her to support SME business leaders.  Patricia has a M.A. in education, and has been living in Switzerland for over 20 years, for the last 10+ years in the Swiss Argovian countryside.  Besides The Alpha Group she’s currently teaching Business English and Cross-cultural Communication at the FHNW in Basel and Brugg.  She is married to Patrik and has one teen-aged and two adult children.  In her spare time Patty likes to read, write, entertain, travel and garden.

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