Mindsets from a lion tracker

Mindsets from a lion tracker

Ashley Zaslav Ashley Zaslav

Ashley Zaslav

High Performance Coaching | ETA | Search Funds | Private Equity | Entrepreneurs | Mid Career C-Suite | CXO

发布日期: 2024年3月15日
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I joined a discussion yesterday with lion tracker, life coach and storyteller Boyd Varty from Londolozi Private Game Reserve - here are the three mindsets I'm taking with me + what to do if I find myself face to face with a lion.

  1. Learn to begin without knowing. Considering the enormity of the unknown in setting out from camp to track a lion, my own uncertainties now seem quite manageable.
  2. I don't know where I'm going and I know exactly how to get there. My most successful (and happiest) clients believe in their process. This isn't about blind faith, but a recognition that what's made them successful is their process for solving problems, not having the answer.
  3. Losing the tracks is part of tracking. Setbacks cue the frustration, anger, annoyance, blame - imagine if instead it cued possibility, curiosity, discovery? For one it'd be more energizing to be around that person.

As for facing a lion, Boyd's advice was clear:

"The only thing a lion is afraid of is your courage - breathe out, face it and take one step forward."

Although I mentioned three mindsets, if I can consistently step into my 'lions' the rest will follow.

Kaitlyn Kerr

Financial Advisor at JPMorgan Chase & Co.| Las Vegas Night Owls Major League Pickleball | Pickleball Chick

1 年

He is one of my favorites! Love his book. And want to visit Londolozi one day!

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Shawnette R.

Empowering executive teams to thrive in uncertainty, accelerate innovation, and drive measurable results | ?? Follow for daily insights on leadership

1 年

I appreciate your insights, Ashley Zaslav. They highlight the complexity and simplicity of mindset. Mindset is a belief that orients the way we handle situations and/or sort out what is going on.?Those beliefs are a reflection of how we are relating to the information we are processing. The lion tracker's ability to navigate uncertainty is a direct reflection of how he relates to the unknown. The mindsets you highlighted reflect that he related by accepting it, trusting his abilities, and leading with curiosity. These all point back to beliefs that empower him and his work. Thanks for sharing your insights from what I am sure was an amazing discussion. I went on safari in Kenya 11 years ago and it remains one of my Top 5 favorite trips. Would love to do another one in the near future.

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Maura Connell Lightfoot

Leadership & Culture Coach | Global People Strategist | Founder, Ally, Mama, Explorer, MBA

1 年

Always such interesting people and insights Ashley Zaslav!

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