Clarity Kickstart: Act, Risk, Fail, Repeat

Christi Hegstad July 29th, 2014

Imagine all the things over the years you wish you had said or done or tried – but didn’t because something held you back. Chances are, that something was a lack of confidence…What we need to do is start acting and risking and failing, and stop mumbling and apologizing and prevaricating.

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Coaching Tip for the Week:

Are you perfect?

Seems like a ridiculous question, doesn’t it? We know we’re not, yet we often let perfectionism block opportunity. If we cannot do something well, or if we cannot predict the outcome with certainty, why even bother?

Here’s why: Because it’s far better to try new things (or new ways of doing things), to say what needs saying, to push the envelope a bit, than to roll along with the status quo feeling comfortable but with so much untapped potential.

As a leader, your team may need to see you “act and risk and fail” at times to know that they have the space to do so as well.

This week, consider an action you’ve been delaying until it’s perfect. Give yourself permission to do it “perfect enough” – then do it. Keep in mind that confidence doesn’t come from one great deed, but rather from a series of small attempts and victories over time.

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Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As a Certified Executive and Leadership Coach and President of MAP Professional Development Inc., Christi coaches professionals to get unstuck and flourish towards your purposeful vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.

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Clarity Kickstart: Act, Risk, Fail, Repeat

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