Posts Tagged "opportunity"
The Leadership Opportunity in Job Loss
By: Kathleen Schafer, Founder of Leadership Connection I was 21 when I lost my first job. After working my way through college at various departments in Michigan government—the administration that I was working for lost the election. It was a shock that a popular governor had lost—and even more so for me personally as my future plans had been radically altered. Twenty years later, I have learned that life often throws you a curve because it has something better for you in mind. The key to recovering from the “setback” is being open enough to discover that “something better.” For me it was the opportunity to uncover my life’s passion and...
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Are Unsure of What to Do
How often do you ask yourself, ‘Is this what I’m supposed to be doing with my life?’ You are not alone. Successful people ask themselves this question consistently and use the answer as a benchmark for growth. Checking to make sure you are doing what you feel you are supposed to be doing is a way of validating your life has meaning and purpose. Psychologists use the term “existential crisis” to describe the paralysis that can occur if someone doesn’t like the answer to this basic question. While that can sound a bit disconcerting, the Chinese symbol for crisis reminds us that it has two components: danger and opportunity. The danger is that by...
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