Life is full of what the British euphemistically call, bad patches, difficult times that can transition to a far better life — or not. Yet history is full of strategies that can turn a career (or a life) around. From Robinson Crusoe to POWs in the Hanoi Hilton, these are the stories and strategies that can help you get out of a rut before it becomes a grave! This interactive, full-day program is for anyone, but especially for those who must lead others through periods of intense change.
Course ID: SDSS
From Slow Death to Sweet Success: Seven Survival Strategies
Learning Objectives
Make the decisions and take the actions necessary to change direction in your firm, career or personal life, and keep your cool at the same time
Major Topics
- Tips, tricks and tactics for wresting victory from the jaws of defeat
- Freezing is a slow and (almost) painless death: how to recognize the big chill in your life and get the blood circulating again
- Recovering from the home run pitch: what to do with that cinderblock in your stomach when the other team wins big — thanks to your mistake
- Fatigue makes cowards of us all: what to do when work-hard/play-hard doesn’t work anymore
- What price freedom Do desperate times require desperate measures
- Endurance: when is it good When is it bad
- Changing your mind: so much for staying the course
- Too many choices
- Finding focus
Who Should Attend
Leaders who need to establish a clear direction for themselves and others
Fields of Study
Personal DevelopmentPrerequisites
Management experience