🎙️ Podcast Overview: In this emotionally honest and deeply reflective episode, leadership coach Ed Robinson steps away from his usual role advising high-performing executives to
In life and business, resilience is a vital trait that determines not just survival but also the ability to thrive amidst challenges. For small business
There are many times in life when we can’t control what happens to us. External factors do have a tendency to make themselves known at inopportune moments. And if business leadership was easy, then anyone could do it. The good news is that there are countless examples of other business leaders and people who’ve led in other walks of life who’ve overcome significant challenges and achieved extraordinary things (beyond what is confronting us).
Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day extends beyond enjoying the festive greenery and toasting to good health—it’s about appreciating the legacy of a man whose resilience, convictions, and contributions have echoed through the centuries. His life, a blend of adversity and profound commitment, offers us a blueprint for leading lives of purpose and intention. Here’s how you can weave the essence of Saint Patrick’s teachings into the fabric of your everyday life:
I attended a youth soccer game and a professional hockey game this weekend and it was interesting to watch how both groups handled frustration and adversity. As would be expected the kids had a much more difficult time with it. With a few exceptions, they were quick to get down on themselves and hang their heads. After a couple of unlucky plays they started to unravel and forget their training. It became increasingly obvious that many of them just gave up on winning well before this should have been the case. The pros on the other hand kept plugging away and fighting through their unlucky breaks. Their hard work and resilience paid off. Eventually things turned around for them and they won the game.
I’m not saying this just to state the obvious that professional athletes have more mental toughness than children, but instead to point out the importance of never giving up.