Sometimes you have to be different!

Many people are afraid of being different or swimming upstream. Instead, they will conform to what others around them are doing. They put more focus in being “liked” than they put into being a Leader.

This is NOT for you. Being a Leader means that you won’t accept mediocrity. Make it a point to be creative, imaginative and even revolutionary at times. Yes – that will involve taking risks, but remember – anything worth doing involves a measure of uncertainty and chance.

Taking risks may mean taking a specific action, or asking a question when you’re surrounded by peers who don’t think like you.

Don’t back down simply because you think you’ll fail. Always focus on what it will take to succeed. Sometimes that means, planting the seed… and backing off for a while. However, always revisit your idea, etc. and see it through to completion.

Conduct “what-if” drills.

When things are seeming going smoothly, it’s time to conduct “what-if” drills. Ask yourself (or your team): What would we need to do if…

… a certain key employee quit?
… a certain machine broke?
… we lost funding from our main income source / grant?

The answers to questions like these will better prepare you for challenges of the future.

So! Be different… take calculated risks… and conduct “what-if” drills!

Behave and take actions like a Leader!

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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