The year 2010 is now six weeks underway. I’ve observed that within many leaders, across many industries, there still is a great deal of uncertainty about what the future holds.
When you feel unsure about next quarter, next week, or even tomorrow, fear can take over. It’s easy to lose sight of your larger plan when you feel like you’re scrambling. I’ve found, time and time again, that the best remedy for fear and uncertainly is a healthy dose of vision.
What’s the worst thing that can happen? What if I don’t do well on this exam? What if he says no? What if I get turned down for the promotion, or nobody agrees with me, or I lose everything I invested? What is really the worst case?
Worst Case Thinking is a process that can aid those of you who find yourselves unable to take healthy risks. This simple thinking model can help you to overcome the negative emotions that are birthed in illogical fear.
Over the years, this type of fear has come up countless times in coaching sessions. I’ve seen Worst Case Thinking help many in their lives and careers to risk more, experience more, impact more and grow more. Here is how it works.
