Posts by Ward Holmquist
Resilience
Resilience—ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, keep going in the face of adversity. We are engaged in a battle for our livelihoods as well as our lives. The life we lived and the way we did things on a daily basis will not return—not by Easter, not in six months—not ever. Those…
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Thoughts on the Day (from a survivor of prior crises)
There is a time when “live to fight another day” is a bona fide leading principle. Now is probably one of those times for you. That, of itself, is success, at least for the time being. This is a key moment to differentiate. Show others—family, clients, friends—what truly guides and motivates you. Decide where you…
Read MoreLeadership: Nails, Hammers—or Timing
One of the strongest influencers of professional and personal success in life I have observed, both in myself and others, is the supreme efficacy of the right amount of force applied at the right location. It’s obvious to us when we push the correct button on a web form and our Amazon purchase goes through.…
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