Meaningful progress is rarely the result of force. It’s the product of steady, committed effort—day after day, choice after choice. In times of uncertainty, this truth becomes even more important.
💪 Persistence as a Workplace Advantage
· Patience and consistency become strategic assets. Teams that show up every day,
doing the small things well, build momentum that competitors can’t easily
disrupt.
· Overcoming obstacles becomes less about heroic bursts of effort and more about disciplined,
repeatable habits that gradually reshape the landscape.
· Time as a factor
reminds us that meaningful work has a natural pace. Rushing often creates
rework; respecting the process creates quality.
· Endurance over force encourages employees to invest in sustainable effort rather than
burnout‑driven intensity.
🧭 What Leaders Can Do
· Create realistic plans and objectives so people understand the path ahead and can pace
themselves.
· Clarify roles and responsibilities so each person knows where to focus their energy.
· Emphasize teamwork
because persistence compounds when people pull in the same direction.
· Promote cross‑functional communication to reduce friction, prevent surprises, and keep everyone
aligned.
🌤️ Leading Through Uncertainty Strong leaders don’t pretend to control the
uncontrollable—they help their teams stay anchored in what is within reach:
· steady effort
· shared purpose
· clear communication
· a positive, resilient mindset
That’s how you build a culture where persistence isn’t just encouraged—it’s lived. And as leaders, we
have the privilege and responsibility to reinforce that mindset today.
James N. Watkins is an award-winning author of over 20 books and 2,000 articles, and an editor and editorial director at Wesleyan Publishing House.
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