That fight or flight tendency can be tough to overcome, but if you tend to fly it’s time to re-work your reactions. Inc.com recently published a piece about what the best leaders do when times get tough, and I made the list. Remember that real leaders don’t point fingers—ever. Problems are bound to arise, including big ones. Pointing fingers leads to anger and frustration. It makes a big problem out of something that could otherwise be fixed quickly.
However, don’t dismiss it entirely—that’s another mistake. Great leaders also don’t slow down, because you need to keep churning out quality work no matter what. Don’t think you’re alone, give up, or get emotional. These are all defense mechanisms that only “work” in the very short term. You risk backtracking your business or losing it completely if that’s your go-to reaction.
Great leaders don’t react by burying their head in the sand, or take other extreme or poor strategies. These might be reactions you’ll want to do, but it’s time to face problems like an adult and an entrepreneur. It’s not easy, but how you react in these situations can set the pace for business.
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