Climb Better, Part 2: Pursuing a Better Path to Success

Welcome to the second installment of Climb Better--the challenge to make sure we remember the difference between what we achieve and what we deem success. If you missed the last article, you can view Climb Better, Part 1 here.
 
The former NFL player, Shannon Sharpe, recently shared that after all the success, the awards, even the Hall of Fame, he now realizes it would be more rewarding if he had a spouse to share it with. He talked about the one-track mind to succeed on the field that drove him to not ever prioritize family. After all his achievement, he is seeing the difference between achievement and success and wishing he had found a way to have both.
 
We all have choices we make every day. The pressure to achieve, to perform, to help, to make a living, to grow the business, to serve the client is real. Our hope at Insight Leadership Group is that we all learn to kick butt and take names at work while also finding success in life. We want everyone to look back on life all the while proud of what they achieved and people they impacted along the way. We want you to leave a legacy you and your family are proud of. 

So how do we achieve and succeed? I think we have to choose what mountain we want to summit? Why do some climbers choose to summit Mt. Everest, Mt. Kilimanjaro or K2? Each climb has a different set of challenges and a different story at the end. Climbers look at what they want to accomplish and choose a summit that aligns.
 
How do you choose the summit you want to climb at this season in your life? Here are four filters I use for choosing the next summit.

• Does this venture/choice/program benefit my organization/team?

• Does this decision honor and benefit my spouse now or am I asking for them sacrifice for a while?

• Does this decision impact my ability to be actively involved with my kids or just provide $$ for them?

• Does this decision align with my values and personal purpose or is it just a good business decision?

When choosing the summit you want to climb, it is important to make sure that when you reach the peak you can celebrate and be truly happy you made it. We cannot foresee the future, but when answering the questions that are important, we encourage you to have the courage to trust your gut. Then go all-in. We don’t know what mountain you are climbing. Our role at Insight is not to tell you which mountain to climb. Our role is to help you love life at work and love life at home no matter which mountain you choose.
 
Some leaders need help aligning their teams. Some leaders need executive coaching to navigate the next season. Some leaders need help developing their managers so they are equipped to lead. Whatever the next summit is we are here to help you navigate.

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Three open enrollment purposeful programs coming up to help leaders “climb better” are available to you [learn more: ryan@insightlg.com]:

1. Distilled: The focus is on rest and personal purpose. Let’s make sure the mountain peak you are pursuing is the right one and you are blazing the right trail.

2. Courageous Managers Cohort: The focus is on mastering the vital skills of management needed to climb with confidence and impact.

3. Arkansas Business Executive Leadership Academy: The focus is on building your leadership on solid foundation with the necessary skills, tools and mindsets needed in executive leadership.