Pillar 3 : Perseverance

 Perseverance: The Key to Competitive Leadership

Perseverance is the ability to persist in pursuing a goal despite difficulties, delays, or opposition. It is the quality that separates the winners from the quitters. Perseverance is essential for competitive leadership because it enables you to:

• Stay focused on your top-level goal and not get distracted by minor issues or temporary setbacks.
• Learn from your mistakes and failures and use them as opportunities to improve and grow.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and find creative solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate resilience and courage in the face of adversity and criticism.
• Inspire and motivate others to follow your vision and join your cause.

Tips to Persevere as a Leader

Perseverance is not something that you are born with. It is a skill that you can develop and strengthen with practice. Here are some tips to help you persevere as a leader:

1. Identify your top-level goal

• Define the desired outcome or result
• Identify the main benefits or values of achieving it
• Evaluate the feasibility and alignment with your resources and priorities
• Refine and clarify your goal statement using SMART criteria

2.. Make the Pyramid of Goal 

• Define your ultimate goal and why it matters to you
• Break down your goal into smaller and measurable subgoals
• Prioritize your subgoals and assign deadlines to each one
• Track your progress and celebrate your achievements
• Review your goal regularly and adjust your plan if needed

Making the Goal SMART

Making the goal SMART means making it Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

• A specific goal is clear and well-defined, not vague or general.
• A measurable goal has criteria to track progress and success, not just a yes or no answer.
• An achievable goal is realistic and within your reach, not impossible or too easy.
• A relevant goal aligns with your values and purpose, not someone else's or irrelevant to your situation.
• A time-bound goal has a deadline or a timeframe, not an indefinite or too long period.

Bottom Line:

Perseverance is the hallmark of competitive leadership, fueling focus, learning, adaptability, resilience, and inspiration. To persevere, identify your top-level goal, build a goal pyramid, and ensure your objectives are SMART. It's a skill that can be honed, setting winners apart from quitters.

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