In April of this year, a relatively unknown 22-year old named Rory Mcllroy was positioned to win the Masters Golf Tournament. On the verge of victory in one of sports premiere events, he choked and finished 15^th. While still a respectable finish, he had history in his pocket for a time.

Fast-forward to this past weekend. Merely two months after his collapse at the Masters, Mcllroy burned up a tough U.S. Open course and scorched the field, leaving them behind by eight stokes. In the process he won one of golf’s major tournaments and set a new U.S. Open scoring record. He also showed incredible perseverance as he remained confident regarding his skills and potential.

So what lesson does this story hold for leaders? Simple: stay the course! In other words, if you or your business suffers a setback or two, take stock of your strengths. Focus on what you can control – your outlook and behaviors. Do not let negative head trash drive you and your team. Rather, pragmatically look at the positives and get back on your game. Oh, and win!