Handling #Pressure

Succumbing to any form of pressure is a good sign of weakness! This was evidence in the administration of Nigeria.

A leader should not be surrounded by mediocres; self-interest, self-centered, lack of democratic individuals either in their personal business, home and Public and private discussions. If anyone would or could be so democratic at all, it would reflect in one on one conversation and also seen in a group, teamwork discussions.

As a leader, your circle of close advisers should be widened, decisions should not be based on primordial interests. Looking deep into issues before making your decision; weighing the task at present and future and solidifying it in the best interest of others or a nation.

Pressure and Decision-making are very crucial to gain and losses. Pressure calls for action and the action calls for Decisions. The best outcome of the decision makes you a true good Leader.

Leaders who makes wrong decisions must be willing to admit It, be also willing to take corrections to get back on track. Alas! It maybe difficult but the step must be taken out of shame, humility, remorse and good listening brings back the integrity. This attitude was shown by the then Economic adviser in US during Obama administration when the congress summoned him on the state of the Economic meltdown which was unforseen and unplanned for at that time.

Leadership is regarding others, considering them before yourself. Never succumb to any pressure that makes you take wrong decisions.

Personally, I have taken time to reason along a #quadratic equation formula

1. + × – = –

2. – × – = +

3. – × + = –

4. + × + = +

Equate this with your advisers. Identify the negative people around you and apply number 2. Identify the positive people around you and apply number 4. Now you know that you do not place both negative and positive people for positive outcome. This is not kinetic but character disposition. To be democratic you need the combination of the negatives for positive result.

We learn our lessons everyday! Never compromise your standard in any form. Do not sign any agreement without good understanding of what is written. Well, there are risks to be taken at times but not in all cases.

When you are under pressure, deal with it widely and in Prayers. Succumbing to pressure as a weakness is not the end but an experience. Once it has been identified you need to actualize your strength thereof!