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Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Screw Up

Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Screw Up | Serving and Leadership | Scoop.it
Trying to be perfect can cause enough anxiety and frustration to sabotage our creativity.

Via Bobby Dillard, Lenka Lutonska
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(From the article): So when you approach a new task, do you expect (perhaps deep down) to be able to do the work flawlessly, no matter how challenging it might be?  Are you focused on being good, rather than getting better?
 

If so, then here are three steps to shifting your mindset, and freeing yourself from The Fear of Mistakes:

(Not from the article): The three steps as outlined by the article are helpful to think through when approaching a new project. 

Bobby Dillard's curator insight, January 28, 10:51 PM

Leaders set the tone.  It's seldom "do or die"

Lenka Lutonska's curator insight, January 29, 5:44 AM

Great reminder. Mistakes are signs of growth.

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Eight Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.

Eight Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr. | Serving and Leadership | Scoop.it
Today is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. On this day we celebrate the life and work of one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known.

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(From the article): 5. Great leaders call people to act in accord with their highest values. It would be easy for the civil rights movement to change tactics and resort to violence. Some did. However, like Nelson Mandela did when he became president of South Africa, Dr. King called his people to a higher standard:

AlGonzalezinfo's curator insight, January 21, 7:01 AM

Lesson #8:  Great leaders paint a vivid picture of a better tomorrow.


Leaders can never, never, never grow weary of articulating their vision. They must be clear and concrete. They have to help their followers seewhat they see