{"id":1553,"date":"2012-11-08T00:00:53","date_gmt":"2012-11-08T00:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev-peopletekcoaching.pantheon.io\/?p=1553"},"modified":"2021-10-14T21:37:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T21:37:46","slug":"persistence-and-success-compass-series-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peopletekcoaching.com\/staging\/2012\/11\/08\/persistence-and-success-compass-series-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Persistence and Success – COMPASS Series #6"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week we\u2019re discussing the P in our COMPASS model: Persistence.\u00a0Let\u2019s first define it: persistence is the quality of continuing steadily despite problems\u00a0or difficulties.\u00a0Synonyms for persistence include perseverance, determination, doggedness, diligence.<\/p>\n

It takes the hammer of persistence to drive the nail of success.
\n<\/em><\/strong>\u2013John Mason<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Would you consider persistence to be one of the qualities you exhibit? Would those you work with agree with your answer? Why do you think persistence leads to success?<\/p>\n

Use the PeopleTek\u00a0COMPASS<\/a>\u00a0throughout your career!<\/p>\n

#6 in\u00a0PeopleTek\u2019s COMPASS Series: Persistence<\/h2>\n

Persistence is a behavior exhibited by owners and effective and successful leaders!<\/p>\n

How often have you worked on a project, task force, or making a goal a reality, where all objectives were achieved with absolutely no difficulties or problems?<\/p>\n

Even the simplest objective may encounter problems and barriers. Expect and plan for obstacles and don\u2019t give up at the first sign of difficulty. It\u2019s important to maintain your focus and be purposeful in your efforts. Accept that not everything goes as planned!<\/p>\n

Abraham Lincoln is the ultimate example of being persistent before achieving success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
YEAR<\/strong><\/td>\nFAILURES or SETBACKS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1832<\/strong><\/td>\nLost job
\nDefeated for state legislature<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1833<\/strong><\/td>\nFailed in business<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1835<\/strong><\/td>\nSweetheart died<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1836<\/strong><\/td>\nHad nervous breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1838<\/strong><\/td>\nDefeated for Speaker<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1843<\/strong><\/td>\nDefeated for nomination for Congress<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1848<\/strong><\/td>\nLost re-nomination<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1849<\/strong><\/td>\nRejected for land officer<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1854<\/strong><\/td>\nDefeated for U.S. Senate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1856<\/strong><\/td>\nDefeated for nomination for Vice President<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1858<\/strong><\/td>\nAgain defeated for U.S. Senate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1860<\/strong><\/td>\nELECTED U.S. PRESIDENT!<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

That\u2019s quite a timeline! Lincoln could have easily given up and not pursued his dreams and goals. Instead, he relentlessly overcame obstacles, objections, and the disdain of many peers. Bottom line: he never gave up and to this day is one of the most respected leaders in the world.<\/p>\n

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
\n–Sven Goran Eriksson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When a problem, obstacle, or difficulty is encountered, brainstorm possible alternatives; ask “what could have been done differently?”<\/strong> How accepting are you of input provided by others? Are you willing to help others identify possible solutions when they<\/em> encounter roadblocks?<\/p>\n

QwikCoach<\/h3>\n

Effective leaders need to demonstrate competence in a number of key areas. Developing these abilities \u2014 and acting in accordance with them \u2013 requires focus, tenacity, and <\/em>persistence<\/em><\/strong>! That\u2019s why effective leaders never <\/em>give up<\/em><\/strong> or\u00a0<\/em>give in <\/em><\/strong>when the going gets tough \u2014 as it often does. Click here to read more<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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