Perseverance and Winning
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 15th. 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!
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