Ahhhhh... The Dark Forest of Leadership If there’s one thing Ted Lasso teaches us (besides the importance of biscuits and hope), it’s that life is a story—and sometimes, you find yourself smack dab in the middle of your dark forest. You know the one: the part of the story where nothing’s going right, everything’s hard, and it feels like you’ve misplaced the map. But here’s the kicker (pun intended): "Fairytales do not start, nor do they end, in the dark forest. That’s something that only shows up smack dab in the middle of a story. But it will all work out." Let’s pause for a moment because that’s a truth bomb wrapped in a warm blanket of optimism. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a project, or just trying to make it through your Tuesday, the dark forest isn’t the end of the story. It’s just the messy, necessary middle. (And trust us—every leader has been there. Some of us live there for a while.) Ted goes on to say: "It may not work out how you think it will, or how you hope it does, but believe me, it will all work out. Exactly as it's supposed to." Ah, the old “let go of expectations” trick. Easier said than done, right? (We know—Marnie has tried letting go of expectations about Nick's mood on Mondays after a NY Jets game) But when you stop clinging to a rigid outcome, you make space for creativity, growth, and solutions that surprise you. Leadership Takeaway: Making Peace with the Messy Middle Here’s the thing about the dark forest: it’s where the good stuff happens (even if it doesn’t feel good at the time). You discover what you’re made of. You get scrappy. You learn to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Most importantly, you build resilience—and let’s be clear: resilience isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a muscle. And like any muscle, it gets stronger the more you use it. So, what can you do when you or your team are slogging through the forest? Here are some ideas: Call it out (but keep it light): Sometimes, saying “Welp, we’re in the dark forest, folks!” makes it less scary. Tackle it step by step: Don’t worry about the whole forest—just focus on finding the next breadcrumb. Celebrate the tiny wins: Did you survive Monday? Boom. Win. Celebrate that. Practice resilience: Think of each challenge as a rep in your “resilience gym.” It’s not fun (burpees never are), but it’s how you grow stronger for the next big adventure. Remember: this too shall pass: Like Ted says, “It will all work out.” (And hey, even if it doesn’t go as planned, you’ll have a great story later.) Love #leadership lessons from #tedlasso? Subscribe to our newsletter here :) https://lnkd.in/eBvQS2D5
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THE RIPPLE EFFECT Your impact is measurable and EXPANDABLE. More often than not the actual impact of your work will often exceed your initial conceived and planned scope or level of impact/influence. Your influence spreads beyond your immediate network and reaches to your secondary network and beyond. The contacts of your contacts may hear about the work you are doing from your contacts. They read your posts, read your books and watch your videos. Their contacts share the ideologies, strategies and tools you shared with them and they apply them to their lives and businesses. These transform their lives. As a result, people within their own network begin to ask what happened, wanting to know how they achieved the results. They in turn, share your tools and strategies, and because they also want results, they implement and their own lives are transformed. And the chain continues. Impact is expandable and the ripple effect of the work you do is unimaginable. Imagine the huge loss if you were to stop or even slow down. Again, the ripple effect will be unimaginable. Let these thoughts guide you and give you strength to keep working, especially when you feel like quitting. Have a highly IMPACTFUL week. YOU ARE THE VALUE! 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮! ♥️ Nina Ogwo @ninatainment #personaltransformation #visionaryleadership #10xgrowth #goalsetting #boundlessempowermentnetwork
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😺 Curiosity Killed the Cat, But It Could Save Your Career 🚀 In a world focused on answers, it’s easy to forget the power of a good question. My latest newsletter dives into how curiosity transforms our approach, our understanding of the problems, our careers and the depth of our connections. 🌐✨ What if, instead of searching for the “right” answer, we leaned into asking better questions? How might that open doors, build trust, and even shift the direction of our work? Embrace a mindset of inquiry to ignite growth, spark innovation, and foster deeper relationships. #InquiryOverCertainty*. 📩 #CuriosityInAction #Leadership #GrowthMindset #CareerDevelopment #Innovation #MindfulLeadership #LifelongLearning https://lnkd.in/gyMD9_8J
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✨ Lead with Strengths in 2025 ✨ Back by Popular Demand!! Achieve a positive mindset, decrease stress and increase resilience with Positive Intelligence! You will learn tools and techniques to thrive in high-pressure environments with our **"Lead with Strengths: From Stress to Success"** webinar. 🌟 What You’ll Gain: ✅ Strategies to manage stress and enhance resilience. ✅ Tools to quiet your inner critic and boost confidence. ✅ Neuroscience-backed techniques for effective leadership. This webinar prepares participants for the mental fitness program, called Positive Intelligence, which begins on January 25, 2025. Don’t miss out on early-bird rates! This experiential learning program is your chance to learn techniques to increase mental fitness, develop a positive mindset. Stress levels are through the roof! Whether you're in a high stress job or want to increase positivity in your team, this session is designed to empower you with actionable insights and transformative tools. 🔗 Secure Your Spot Today for our free, “Lead with Strengths, from Stress to Success” webinar: https://lnkd.in/gaWKhZmN Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your growth, peace of mind, and leadership success. Let’s make 2025 the year you lead with strength! 💪 #LeadershipDevelopment #StressManagement #LeadWithStrengths #ProfessionalGrowth Dr. Sharon Pappas
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