Doubt is an ever-present companion, yet it keeps you reaching the next level of success with your company. No matter where the doubt comes from (haters, critics, self-talk), it feels like a losing battle.
Lets use Dr. Charles's pediatrician clinic's desire to open a 2nd location as an example to confront your doubt head-on and squash it.
1. Embrace Cognitive Flexibility: First, let's get real about what's causing our doubts. Dr. Charles worries about losing patients and stepping into the unknown with a clinic expansion. But instead of letting these worries weigh him down, he's staying flexible and keeping an open mind to new possibilities.
2. Reinforce Your "Why" and Build Resilience: Now, you have to remind yourself why you started this journey in the first place. Dr. Charles knows he's in it to provide top-notch pediatric care to more families. By staying true to his mission, he's building up his resilience and facing doubt with confidence.
3. Conduct Strategic Scenario Planning: It's time to put on your planning hat and strategies! Dr. Charles is mapping out different scenarios for his clinic's expansion. He's thinking ahead, considering the risks, and making backup plans to keep things running smoothly no matter what.
4. Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Hey, we're all about growth here, right? Dr. Charles is looking at this expansion as a chance to learn and grow, not just as a big scary leap. By embracing this mindset, he's turning doubt into motivation to push forward.
5. Foster a Culture of Psychological Safety: Make sure everyone in your inner circle is a safe space for you to feel supported and encouraged, and critique your plans in a way that is productive to your goals. Dr. Charles is creating a supportive environment where his team can share thoughts freely. This safe open communication is key to finding creative solutions and moving forward together.
6. Practice Adaptive Leadership: As the leader of his clinic, Dr. Charles sets the tone. He shows his team that it's okay to adapt and try new things. By leading by example, he inspires confidence and guides his clinic toward success, even in the face of doubt.
Pro-tip: While working out your issues of doubt - WRITE IT OUT!
Once you realize you have doubts about a particular scenario, dealing with it head-on is the best way to reduce it and eventually overcome it. It is all about staying flexible, staying true to our mission, and working together to find solutions.
Remember, it's not what you do but how you do it! Style supersedes everything!
As always, I am here to help you get ridiculously loyal customers, so let's get to it!
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