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Here are the four biggest lessons I’ve learned from some of my biggest failures: 1️⃣ Know your audience - Always understand who you are talking to and tailor your discussion to the person in front of you. 2️⃣ Assumption is the mother of all mistakes - Never assume anything, especially in business! It’s also best to think ahead about what could go wrong and how you can resolve it. 3️⃣ Trust your instincts - In crucial decisions, recognize the value of your instincts alongside data and trust your inner judgment. 4️⃣ Ask, ask, ask! - Asking questions demonstrates strength, not weakness. You don’t need to be the smartest in the room,in fact a good leader will surround themselves with brilliant people, but you need a good understanding of the system to lead it well and make smart decisions. What are your biggest lessons so far? I’d love to hear them! 👇 For more inspiration and personal stories of failures and successes, Listen to The Leap Academy Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/CTA
These are so good, I'm having a hard time coming up with others. Perhaps learning to expand when others contract. I used to get triggered when someone else was feeling defensive, but now I just allow space, and it works out beautifully. Also, do the thing that scares you, and get COACHING to help you do it faster and better.
Julie Hruska
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Great list. I would add: Always add value to the people you're working with.
Robert Berry
1mo
Number 2 is big. We all make assumptions, that's normal. But we have to know why we made them and be ready to change course if we discover they are wrong.
Asta Gedgaudaite
1mo
Thank you for sharing 👌 Your four lessons resonate deeply with me. Understanding the audience is crucial, as tailoring communication ensures effectiveness. Assumptions can indeed lead to costly mistakes, and anticipating potential issues is a key strategy. Trusting one’s instincts is invaluable, especially when combined with data.And asking questions is fundamental to growth and learning.
Ambreen Nadeem
1mo
These lessons are essential for personal and professional growth. Understanding your audience, avoiding assumptions, trusting your instincts, and asking questions are all critical components of effective leadership and learning from failures.
Speak their language! Using terms and references they understand makes your point clearer and builds trust.
It’s so true that asking questions shows strength and staying aware of your audience is key.
Love these lessons! Failures are our greatest teachers. My biggest lesson? Embrace resilience and always be open to learning.
Jerry Macnamara
1mo
Loved reading this, Ilana! Your point on trusting instincts hit home for me. Sometimes, that gut feeling is your experience talking, not just random intuition.
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1moIlana Golan - we were given two ears and one mouth. If we were to put that into a ratio - 67% of the time we should be listening and 33% of the time we should be asking questions and seeking to understand. I have to remind myself of this on a daily basis! 😎