My sole strength is in my tenacity. Louis Pasteur
Tenacity is the bridge between goals and achievement.
4 Ways to Build Tenacity in Others
#1. Encourage an earn it mindset.
Teach people to say, “I want to earn an opportunity.” Useless phrases:
- Could I have an opportunity?
- All I need is an opportunity.
- Please give me an opportunity. (The worst!)
#2. Add weight incrementally.
Don’t throw people in the deep end.
- Invite people to take on challenges. Don’t force.
- Voice your belief in them.
- Monitor their frustration.
- Calibrate the challenge. On a scale of 1 to 10, how challenging is this? What level of challenge brings out your best?
#3. Focus on the next fifteen minutes.
Forget the big goal.
When people feel overwhelmed, ask them to accomplish one small task.
#4. Don’t help too much.
Tips for over-helpful leaders:
- Wait to be asked. Don’t jump in.
- When necessary, ask, “How may I help?” Wait for their answer, don’t give one.
Unsolicited help is a vote of no confidence.
Tenacity multiplies talent.
How might leaders build determination into people.
How to Develop Unstoppable Determination
Image source: Louis-pasteur
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