Posts Tagged ‘activate the remarkable’
The Secret to Keeping Great People? Help Them Grow
We all want to activate the remarkable in our people — to see them soar, perform at their best, and stay engaged. But here’s the truth: none of that happens without growth.
I was talking to Michele Corsini at Comcast in preparing to speak at the WICT Network National Leadership Conference on October 19, and she told me a story that perfectly captures this.
When Michele was just 26, she was asked to automate subscriber reporting for Comcast’s finance division. One small issue: she didn’t speak “finance.” But her leaders saw potential. They gave her a seat at the table, mentored her through the learning curves, and trusted her to figure it out.
That trust changed everything. Michele went on to build Comcast’s first automated subscriber reporting system — the foundation for its national data warehouse. More importantly, she learned a lesson that shaped her entire career:
“With the right support and perseverance, you can do anything.”
Read MoreThe Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism)
The Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism) Shira Miller on The High Performance Life podcast with Scott Danner In this week’s episode, I am joined by Shira Miller! Shira is passionate about helping people live and lead with purpose, optimism, and sustained energy. A two-time TEDx speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and author…
Read MoreHow to Reframe Your Thinking and Lead with Authentic Optimism
Walt Disney sat dejected on a train bound for California with a bankrupt studio behind him, a character he could no longer use, and no clear plan ahead. What he did next is the reason you know his name—and it’s the same skill that keeps leaders going when others give up. Experts say the difference between people who give up and those who don’t is optimism. It’s because optimistic people see obstacles as temporary setbacks. They expect positive outcomes in the long run. If you want to activate the remarkable in your team, start by activating it in yourself by exploring optimism.
Even if you’ve never seen yourself as “an optimist,” you can learn it—and do it authentically by making one small shift at a time.
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