Ignore the Critics; Do the Work
Jon Gordon

Ignore the Critics; Do the Work

Positive leaders don’t lead because they want recognition or enemies. They lead because there is something they must do, build, create, transform, and change. They lead because it’s who they are and what they are meant to do. However, with leadership comes scrutiny, praise, critics, and attacks. A leader could find a cure for cancer and would still have some people criticize them for it. There was even once a leader who transformed the world by feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and loving the unlovable, and yet he was killed for it. If you are a leader, expect to be attacked. Positive leadership doesn’t mean you won’t be criticized. It means you have the grit and belief to overcome it. Positive leaders don’t lead in a tranquil sea of positivity, but through the storms of adversity and negativity.

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Leadership is knowing that the critics will criticize you while still saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done. History doesn’t remember the critics. It remembers the one who withstood criticism to accomplish something great.

In our modern social-media–driven world, you will have more fans and critics than ever. The keys are: Don’t let praise go to your head and don’t let critics into your head. Be so invested in your craft that you don’t have time to listen to the naysayers. No time for negativity. You’re too busy?creating the future. If I would have listened to the naysayers and critics, I would have stopped working on my craft years ago. I want to encourage you to never let the opinion of others define you and your future. Your identity doesn’t come from what the world says about you. It comes from who you are on the inside. Your work, leadership, and mission are too important to allow others to define your destiny.

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No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work.

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If they praise you, show up and do the work.

If they criticize you, show up and do the work.

If no one even notices you, just show up and do the work.

Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

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Lead with passion.

Fuel up with optimism.

Have faith.

Power up with love.

Maintain hope.

Be stubborn.

Fight the good fight.

Refuse to give up.

Ignore the critics.

Believe in the impossible.

Show up.

Do the work.

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You’ll be glad you did.

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True grit leads to true success.

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- Jon

Yolisa Mhaga

Sales Administrator, Brand Marketer, Music Taste Maker, Research and Writing

1 个月

Strongly Agree. Thank you so much for sharing Valuable Insightful Information??????????????

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Jon Newton

Senior Regional Business Director at Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.

2 个月

Excellent. Cannot agree more.

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Joni Weiglin

Director of Operations, Ohio & Kentucky

2 个月

Amazing! Thank you for always inspiring me!

Clifford Wright

Fund Development Director at The Piney Woods School

2 个月

Great article! Very inspiring and insightful!

George Kline Jr.

Sales Executive , Brand Builder, Disrupter, Strategic Thinker, Deep Industry Network, Negotiation, Product Expert,

2 个月

Dead on. Thanks for reminding me.

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