{mosimage}Experiencing the Rough Side of the Mountain
By Stephanie A. Parson, Ph.D.
Every leader, in their lifetime, will have the opportunity to experience difficult times. Periods when the perfect plan fails, the key people you counted on let you down, times when you become the blame for everything that goes wrong or when the passion you had for your position simply becomes a chore. It is during this period that you must motivate, encourage and influence others to a higher level and at the same time keep yourself motivated. It is one of the hardest times a leader can go through. In fact, many get stuck in this valley and can’t find their way out (oppression and/or depression occurs). Your goal is to recognize that these times will occur and determine (in advance) your plan to get through these tough times.