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Embracing the Spirit of Strength and Courage in Business: Lessons from Moses’ Charge to Joshua and Caleb
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As business leaders, we often face challenges and obstacles that make us feel overwhelmed and unsure of our next steps. We only need to look at stories for the wisdom works of literature to find inspiration.
One such story can be found in the old testament of the bible when Moses charged Joshua and Caleb to be strong and courageous when entering the promised land; we, too, can and must embrace this mindset to achieve success.
Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the ability to overcome it and take action. In our multifamily businesses, this means being willing to take calculated risks, make tough decisions, and push through setbacks and failures. We must be willing to step out of our comfort zones and tackle challenges head-on, even when the odds seem stacked against us. We must have a bias for action.
On the other hand, strength refers to our ability to persevere through adversity and remain resilient in uncertainty. It means having the mental and emotional fortitude to keep going when things get tough and to maintain focus and determination even in chaotic times.
By embodying the spirit of strength and courage, we can inspire our teams to do the same. People mimic the behavior of others, especially in emotionally loaded circumstances. We can instill a culture of perseverance and tenacity and foster an environment where creativity, innovation, and bold ideas are celebrated and encouraged. Gandhi said it best when he quipped, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” In your world of multifamily professionalism, be the change you want to see in your office, company, and industry.
As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of business, let us heed the words of Moses and take heart. Let us be strong and courageous in pursuing our goals and dreams and never falter in adversity. With determination, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks, there is no challenge that we cannot overcome.
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Business Leaders – Respond vs. React
Just a short bit ago the following article posted over at Bloomberg Businessweek – the news, not so good.
Network Communications Talks With Lenders After Missing Payment – BusinessWeek
What I really admire is what happened just about three minutes ago on Twitter – Dan McCarthy, CEO of NCI got out in front of the story. He posted a the link to the story above. Astute by all measure – in my opinion.
Dan, I applaud you for moving quickly in a space that demands as much and thank you for providing a firm example of great leadership.
Respond vs. React
There is a big difference and I would love to hear your unadulterated thoughts on the subject…in my opinion, Dan responded…
What do you think?
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