![]() I had known there was a section that would require scrambling right before the summit, having read about it while researching the hike. I came to a set of large rocks with no clear path and then, just beyond the rocks, an area where I would have to scramble (scrambling is a walk up steep terrain involving the use of your hands). The terrain had become increasingly rocky and there were several points where the trees cleared and I could see the town of Fernie going about its business far below me. ![]() I left off having made the decision to finish the hike…Ībout 90 minutes in I may or may not have muttered, “What did I think I was a □ mountain goat?!!” I dug into intrinsic and extrinsic motivators as I reflected on the many decision points I had along the way where I considered turning back, but instead, pushed forward. In my previous article, What Motivates You? Learn the Types of Motivation and How to Use Them, I shared the first part of my experience climbing Mount Fernie. In fact, it sometimes it's the best choice. And role model the behaviours you want to see developing in your colleagues, and that will be needed to help them manage through this period of uncertainty: grit, determination, patience.Quitting isn't always a bad thing. Treat employees well, as you did during the pandemic, with plenty of support for wellbeing and financial assistance if possible. Be open with your people, honest about the incoming challenges, and how these will impact their roles, and their circumstances. Now is the time to step up and be the leader you always aspired to be. If you do want to assert influence, better to use resources like the CBI to form alliances and amplify your voice in government, through our political stakeholder network. Instead, use the time wasted getting sucked into social media and news channel wormholes, to proactively problem solve and spot opportunities that you can deliver on. But is there anything you can do to influence the process? No. Yes, it’s important that the politicians resolve their differences and select a credible new PM, to maintain market and economic stability. The political drama is interesting, to the point of addictive. Put aside the things you have no ability to impact Business plays an essential role in local support systems, helping employees and customers, suppliers and partners. You can also take the lead on supporting your community through tough times. How? By identifying the potential prizes for your business/sector/region and making the case for investment to shareholders. Be bold and start laying the groundwork for future growth now. Given the current political uncertainty, it is crucial that business leaders focus on what they can control and change. And don’t waste time complaining about the current situation as this will become a distraction and slow you down. Don’t let setbacks stop you but do know when to ask for help. ![]() Take control of your destiny by problem solving, seeing beyond the obstacles and finding a way to grow. As a leader you want to be the driver, not the passenger. Key to developing tenacity is the ability to keep going. With all that is going on in the UK right now, it is essential that business leaders develop greater tenacity and role model this to their people. They can pull on reserves of confidence and determination, to find solutions and keep going, rather than succumbing to the temptation to quit. Leaders that are tenacious are proven more likely to find a way through times of crisis. The ability to respond to setbacks, keep going and learn from experience. A mix of determination, persistence, and grit. Tenacity – the ultimate skill when it really matters.
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