There’s a definite difference between focusing on not failing versus striving for success.

When we focus on not failing, fear rents space in our minds and dictates our actions.

Every situation becomes an exercise in risk minimization.

We see monsters in every obstacle, and we expend our creativity and limited energy on defense instead of success.

And sadly, we lose track of the original vision behind our plans. Work loses its context and purpose.

When you’ve lost context and purpose, well, you’ve lost.

Instead of focusing on not failing, it’s imperative to shift your emphasis to striving for success.

4 Leadership Power-Ups for Striving for Success:

  1. Create context for others, and you automatically manufacture purpose at scale.
  2. Frame problems as opportunities and creativity expands exponentially.
  3. Offer people opportunities to contribute and enthusiasm grows.
  4. And when you succeed, make heroes out of those who created the success, and watch the multiplier effect—success breeds success—take over on your team and in your organization.

All from striving for success instead of focusing on not failing.

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