Recently a friend sent me a copy of a new book by Steven Snyder, titled “Leadership and the Art of Struggle.” Snyder is the founder of the Snyder Leadership Group, a consulting firm dedicated to cultivating inspired leadership. He was also an early leader at Microsoft and the winner of the first-ever World Technology Award for Commerce.
Leadership and the Art of Struggle is a great reminder that all leaders face adversity.
Here are 7 quotes from Snyder’s book for you to chew on today.
* When struggle is viewed as an art to be mastered, a new set of strategies and practices emerges, enabling leaders to elevate their skills to ever-greater heights.
* Change stands at the heart of leadership struggle. Every struggle is triggered by some type of change.
* All leaders have the potential to channel their energy in ways that are adaptive and aligned with their purpose.
* Its time for you to craft your own strategy for finding the support you need.
* Try to envision a pathway through whatever challenges you’re facing.
* At the core of struggle is a quality fundamental to the human condition: the tendency to strive to create something better than what currently exists.
* Keep in mind that any change you make in yourself has a ripple effect.
If you are looking for a fresh leadership read, I recommend Leadership and the Art of Struggle. Click here to get your copy.
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Randy
Can you think of a time when “The Struggle” has made you stronger?
Comments?
Reminds of the phrase, winners are revealed by how they handle adversity. Adversity is not prejudicial – it is freely available for all to deal with. It is how we handle it that defines us.