To finish strong Optimism is helpful. A smile or laugh is contagious. Unfortunately, so is pessimism. While positive thinking can provide some good benefits, it is not the answer. Non-negative thinking is the better approach. It is about being clear-minded about resources, obstacles, and opportunities, not trying to “positive think” them away, but not letting those things prevent you from moving toward your desired results.
Additionally, leaders are best served knowing how to Focus. Distraction is part of our lives; worse yet, it is a lifestyle for many. Removing distractions can be difficult but can be conquered by segmenting, simplifying, slowing down, and single-tasking. Since we do not control our environment, we also need to know how to focus when others are creating distractions.
Persistence realizes that starting is critical, but finishing is the goal. Persistence is part of the Great Leaders formula because it helps you get THERE. In the last phases of any project leaders need to focus on five key actions – stay connected to the team, communicate clearly and consistently, focus on deliberate action, give everyone freedom to act, and outrun the resistance.
Finally, Plan for the Future revisits strategy and THP while using some business analysis forms to help leaders apply the continual process of focusing on THERE.
| Module 1 | Optimism |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | 120100 – Optimism Is Cotton Candy Thinking |
| Unit 2 | 120200 – Positive or Non-Negative Thinking |
| Unit 3 | 120300 – Different Views of Good and Bad Events |
| Unit 4 | 120400 – It’s All About Choice |
| Unit 5 | 120500 – Seeing Choices |
| Unit 6 | 120600 – Act The Way You Want to Feel |
| Unit 7 | 120700 – Work Can Be Fun |
| Unit 8 | 120800 – Specific Ways to Have Fun |
| Module 2 | Focus |
| Unit 1 | 120900 – Distractions Are Everywhere |
| Unit 2 | 121000 – Distractions Aren’t Evil |
| Unit 3 | 121100 – Focus Is Powerful |
| Unit 4 | 121200 – Removing Distractions May Be Difficult |
| Unit 5 | 121300 – Segment |
| Unit 6 | 121400 – Simplify |
| Unit 7 | 121500 – Slow Down |
| Unit 8 | 121600 – Single Task |
| Unit 9 | 121700 – Most Beneficial Element – Solitude |
| Unit 10 | 121800 – Reading and Researching |
| Unit 11 | 121900 – Dealing With Others |
| Unit 12 | 122000 – Focus Culture |
| Module 3 | Persist |
| Unit 1 | 122100 – Helps You Finish |
| Unit 2 | 122200 – Five Essential Actions |
| Module 4 | Plan for the Future |
| Unit 1 | 122300 – SOAR Process |
| Unit 2 | 122400 – 5 Strategy Questions Process |
| Unit 3 | 122500 – Review Kano Model, Customer Needs/Gets |
| Unit 4 | 122600 – Business Analysis |
| Unit 5 | 122700 – Goals Review |