Leading and Selling Through the Tough Times

Discover how leaders can thrive in uncertain times by prioritizing energy, fear, and gratitude, setting a clear direction, focusing on behaviors, and leading by example, ensuring success and growth for your team.

Key takeaways
  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing energy, fear, and gratitude in times of uncertainty.
  • As a leader, you must define what good looks like for your organization and create certainty for your team.
  • Focus on behaviors, not results, to drive success.
  • Energy is the great equalizer – when it’s high, results improve, and vice versa.
  • Leaders must focus on what they can control, such as their own energy levels, behavior, and inputs.
  • Self-care is essential, especially during stressful times, as it affects energy levels and results.
  • Jolt helps to address uncertainty by defining what good looks like, documenting it, and demonstrating it.
  • Observe success patterns, focus on what’s working, and build on those strengths.
  • Leaders must lead by example, be willing to take risks, and focus on behaviors, not results.
  • Connection and communication with the team are crucial for success.
  • Prioritize skill development, especially in times of uncertainty.
  • The challenge brings pride, and leaders should focus on changing behaviors, not just results.
  • Energy, behavior, and gratitude are essential for success.