In this week’s episode of ICommunicate, Mark dissects the phrase “Never Give Up.” He discusses why that advice is often flawed, when it can be great advice, and what needs to accompany that advice to help develop the core competencies of resilience and grit.

Segment 1:

What kind of message are we sending to people when we tell them not to give up, and how does it affect their confidence and productivity? What strategies can we turn to when we feel the urge to give up on a goal that we’ve set?

Segment 2:

As leaders, it’s our job to model engagement and tend to the morale of our team. How can we ensure that our team is motivated and self-driven? If our team fails to meet its goals, how can we adjust without hurting the confidence of our team?

Segment 3:

Sometimes we’re faced with situations in which there are plenty of red flags that warn us to give up on something before proceeding with it. What red flags should we be looking for before making a decision and how do we know whether we should back out or follow through? Segment 4:

When we get overwhelmed or stressed with our work, it becomes incredibly tempting to give up and walk away. When the going gets tough, what strategies can we use to pull ourselves back to reality and find the motivation to continue working? At what point, if any, should we give up on our goals and set new ones?