BOUNCE: 7 Practices of a Barrier Buster

One of the things I discuss when I train on the topic of BOUNCE: Building a Barrier Busting Culture, are the 7 Practices of a Barrier Buster.  I want to touch on 3 of the 7 practices we see in those businesses, teams and individuals that Bust Through Barriers and consistently enjoy success.

PRACTICE 1:

They Summon the Will 

Often, those individuals, teams or organizations we might consider to be Barrier Busters are no different than everyone else.  Like you and me, they face barriers; they feel the emotion of not wanting to deal with those barriers; they might even be tempted to avoid Busting Through altogether.   The difference often lies in their ability to summon the will to find solutions, resolve the issues, deal with the setback and Bust Through to success.  

It is rarely the unprecedented innovation of an organization that sets it apart, and more often the sheer will and determination to not be stopped that cause them to rise to the top. The good news is that anyone can stir their desire for success and summon the will to Bust Through.  Consider this truth:

"A lack of will is itself a formidable barrier;

an abundance of will is an unstoppable battering ram." 

PRACTICE 2:

They Develop the Skill

Professional Development is a huge part of business culture today.  Those organizations that Bust Through Barriers to success with regularity find ways to make it more than just part of their schedules, they make it part of their culture.  When it comes to success, the best of the best might admit to the occasional moments of "Luck", but more often than not, they point to the accumulative effect of hard work and personal development.  I have found in my own leadership experience that if an organization is going to succeed on a consistent basis, it is a must to have people on the team that are continuously developing their professionalism and maturity.  In other words, they are getting better and better at what they do and how they do it.  

Barrier Busters continually develop their skill, here's why:   

"We lean on our will the strongest when our skill is at its weakest."

PRACTICE 3:

They Cultivate Vision

Ultimately, Barrier Busters are visionaries.  Not necessarily the kind of visionary that changes the world or turns an industry on its head;  but certainly the kind of visionary that does not get stuck on the barrier.  Barrier Busters lean on their determination to get to success and keep their eyes on busting through the obstacle.  Not only do they do this in the moment - when it's most needed - they also cultivate this vision when things are going smoothly.  They have their eye on issues that are trending, signs of a coming barrier, and they look ahead to ways to solve those issues before they halt progress altogether.  

These are just 3 of 7 Practices I see consistently in those organizations, individuals and teams that are regularly overcoming barriers and enjoying success.

What about you?  How are you and your team doing with these practices?  Follow this link to our blog and let us know - we would love to hear what you are doing to break through barriers.

Lead Strong!