We have spent hours working on a new idea and anticipation builds as our design nears fruition. When suddenly visions of groundbreaking work are squashed by the reality of empty seats, a mass amount of leftovers, and questions about what went wrong.
As a leader, there will be times we get it wrong. Sometimes it is an individual failure, and other times, it is a team’s shared failure. Regardless we should not fear failure. Failure is the pain of development. We may experience pain at the gym, but we know that the pain experienced typically leads to better health. Much like pain, failure is only temporary. Failure pushes us and leads to healthier leaders, teams, and organizations.
In upcoming posts, we will explore the aftermath of failures. In the meantime, may we take this thought with us: Failure is a temporary necessity for healthy futures.
Brian M. Lawson 