Failing Forward and Redefining Success: A New Paradigm of Purposeful Leadership

Failing Forward and Redefining Success: A New Paradigm of Purposeful Leadership

“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” - Brene Brown

Success: Achievement of a goal; personal fulfilment, accomplishment, societal impact.

Failure: An obstacle or setback; not meeting expectations or standards.


When was the last time you failed and how did you handle it?

Did you embrace it, run from it, or wrestle it to the ground?

I was never good with failure. On the surface I'm a true champion, courageously taking action, bouncing back against the odds, carving out new futures and accelerating growth despite disruption.

Under the surface, I’m paddling like a duck.

Something doesn’t go to plan and my brain fires on all cylinders:

“You should’ve known better”, “It’s all your fault”, “You're an idiot", "you've made a fool of yourself” “It doesn’t matter what you do, it will never be enough”

Sound familiar?

What about success?

When was the last time you achieved a goal and how did you respond?

Did you embrace it, run from it or get on social media and rave about it?

In moments of success, many of us have a tendency to undervalue our achievements and engage in negative self-talk.

Much like failure, one sniff of success and my brain fires on all cylinders:

"It wasn't a big deal", "Anyone could have done it”, "What if I can't do it again?", “It's not as impressive as what others have done", "I could've done more”, "People are just being nice".

Why is it important to redefine success in leadership?

Success is highly subjective and can vary widely from person to person, encompassing not only material and financial achievements but also emotional well-being, personal growth, and contributions to the community and society at large.

Redefining success is about shifting our focus from traditional metrics like wealth and status to more meaningful measures such as personal fulfilment. It involves understanding that success is not a final destination but a continuous journey of improvement and learning.

For leaders, this redefinition is essential to creating a culture of innovation, resilience, and authenticity. It empowers people to take risks, be creative, and strive for excellence without the fear of making mistakes.

INTRODUCING JEFF DYCK - INVESTOR AND BRIDGE BUILDER

Joining The Uncharted Leader Podcast to talk about Failing Forward and Redefining Success through is mission to impact 100 million lives by 2032 is Jeff Dyck - innovator, bridge builder and investor who is leveraging his expertise to help launch, acquire and scale businesses that focus on uplifting the health, wealth, and happiness of people.


PODCAST HIGHLIGHT:

The pursuit of leadership is a journey of self-discovery that requires the identification of individuality and defining success on one's own terms.


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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ON FAILURE

"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest." - Pema Chodron

"Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. This will miraculously transform your whole life."- Eckhart Tolle

"Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." - Nelson Mandela

"It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default." - J.K. Rowling


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This article first appeared on The Performance Code


Kylee Stone - The Uncharted Leader

Leadership Transformation | Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Emerging Leaders for Unprecedented Success in Any Environment | The Uncharted Leaders Podcast - Live, Lead and Succeed with Purpose

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Kylee Stone - The Uncharted Leader

Leadership Transformation | Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Emerging Leaders for Unprecedented Success in Any Environment | The Uncharted Leaders Podcast - Live, Lead and Succeed with Purpose

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Jeff Dyck

Investor | Partner | Builder of Businesses | Transforming Innovation into Profit & Impact through Strategic Partnerships

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Thanks Kylee Stone - The Uncharted Leader, I had a blast doing this podcast with you! Thanks also to Stan Gibson for introducing us!

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