Serve, Coach Lead Newsletter #16: What's Next?

"What's next?"

This is the most important question that we can ask ourselves when going through a difficult stretch. Focusing on what could have happened rarely serves us well. Trevor Moawad's book "It Takes What It Takes" explores neutral thinking, and how it enables people to assess and react to situations effectively.

Moawad discusses the importance of not having overly positive or negative thoughts. Having a neutral mindset allows us to move forward (regardless of our feelings towards what has happened).

As leaders, we should show those we lead how to objectively view a set of circumstances, and make decisions based off of facts instead of emotions.

Win the next decision.

When working to influence a group of people, leadership is important, but helping each individual create a quality mindset is critical.

Our minds can only sustain one thought at a time. Help those you lead create simple action statements to stay focused on the task at hand.

In sports, this action statement can help players have full focus in the moment.

Our internal voice is most influential.

Ensure that our inner voice is focused on what is next.

No matter where you find yourself today, I encourage you to simply focus on your next decision. Lead those around you by showing them how to think neutrally.

Remind those around you that the best is still ahead.

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God Bless!