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It has been suggested that the single most important aspect of great leaders is to possess a “whatever-it-takes-mindset.” It seems at times that we have created a victim mindset in society. It has been said that a victim is someone who suffers loss at the hands of an other person’s actions. This leaves the person to whine and whimper about it until something good happens in their life. Whatever happened to the JKF days when the question was “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what can you do for your country.”

Here are 7 insights on developing a “whatever-it-takes attitude.

Disown your helplessness – “Whatever-it-takes” type of leaders are always looking for solutions. You never hear them say; “There is nothing we can do about this.” Consider these thoughts:

• Never make excuses. 

• Create a can-do environment where people are expected to solve their problems. 

• Model a whatever-it-takes attitude to your team. 

• Provide training that enables team members to succeed. 

• Challenge people to take responsibility for their performance. 

• Make everyone feel valued and important as part of the team. 

• Give solid feedback after team members try to tackle a challenge. 

• Celebrate with team members who are succeeding. 

• Give people increasing challenges to test their growth and give them wins.

Take the BULL by the horns – Theodore Roosevelt stated of himself once, There is nothing brilliant nor outstanding about my record, except perhaps one thing: I do the things that I believe ought to be done . . . and when I make up my mind to do a thing, I act. Ask yourself these questions;

• What do I want?
• What will it cost?
• Am I willing to pay the price?
• When should I start paying the price?

Enter the “No Whining Zone” – We all are going to have bad days in life. Our attitude cannot stop our feelings, but it can keep our feelings from stopping us. There is nothing attractive about a whiner’s complaints. The best antidote to whining is GRATITUDE! Express gratitude independent of your feelings, for small things, and in the midst of adversity.

Put on a new pair of shoes – This statement is all about seeing things from a different perspective. It is amazing at how a new pair of shoes perks up our attitude. Tim Hansel, author of Through The Wilderness of Loneliness suggests that; 

It is difficult to receive when your fists are clenched. 

It is impossible to embrace when your arms are crossed. 

It is difficult to see when your eyes are closed. 

It is hard to discover when your mind is made up. 

A heart that has sealed itself off from giving has unknowingly sealed itself off from the ability to receive love.

Nurture your passion – It has been said that vision does not ignite growth, passion does! Passion fuels vision and vision is the focus of passion. Leaders who are passionate about their call create vision.

Exceed Expectations – In order to exceed expectations you must set the bar high for yourself. You cannot give what you have not obtained. Therefore, do not allow circumstances to persuade you of your bad luck. There is no such thing as luck. The fruits of life go to the prepared.

Never be satisfied – Stay hungry for more! The future will belong to the prepared – prepare yourself, your team, and others.

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