By the time you open this email, we will have celebrated 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States of America was born. Did you enjoy a big celebration or a low-key one?
In commemoration of this special year, we decided to vacation right here in the U.S. and took a trip to Montana to see Yellowstone National Park. Needless to say, experiencing the grandiose and exquisite beauty of our incredible country only strengthens my pride in being a native of it! A recent Gallup poll, however, indicates this is not necessarily the case among many Americans.
Although it may seem like what we are experiencing in our country after 250 years is unprecedented, Americans’ freedom has been tested and survived much worse, according to a presidential historian. As a result, he has hope that unity is not a thing of the past. And I’ve written previously about how hope can actually be a strategy, especially when leading through ongoing change.
Here are some resources to lift your spirits about our great country, and keep you hopeful and focused while leading through continuous change:
👀 Watch: History Tells Us That Hope for Unity is Not Futile
🧐 Review: Having hope at work in these ambiguous times is in fact a leadership strategy according to EQ guru, Daniel Goldman.
📚 Read: Hope is a goal-oriented motivational force that must be grounded in organizational reality.
Hope isn’t just about believing things will get better—it’s about knowing what keeps you moving forward. Discovering your Why can provide the purpose and direction that fuels optimism, especially during times of uncertainty.
Simply reply to this email with “WHY” and I’ll send you a complimentary Discover Your Why assessment along with a free 20-minute coaching call to review your results and help you turn insight into action.
In unity,
Loretta