Let's Reserve the Right to Get Smarter

Failures can knock us down. The cliché response is, “it’s not how many times you get knocked down that count, it’s how many times you get back up.” And of course, there is truth to this quote attributed to many great leaders over the years. However, there is a next step after getting back up. What do we do when we get back up? Do we try the same thing? Do we just simply try harder? Do we move onto refocus our attention onto something else and postpone trying again?

We have to do something with our failures. We have to learn from them.

We have to reserve the right to get smarter.

In order to put that into practice, we first must acknowledge our failure. Own it. Know that it is okay – personally and professionally – to fail. It is natural. We have to face the difficult truth that something we tried did not succeed. If we cannot admit fault, then we cannot learn from it.

When we apply continual effort toward a goal, we develop habits. And we must have the right attitude to develop accountability. We must continue to keep the promise to ourselves and persevere. It is a process. And the process breaks down when we allow failure to derail our attitude. When we get knocked down, we can typically make ourselves get back up, but knowing that we reserve the right to get smarter provides us the pathway and motivation to start moving again.

We can learn from a broken relationship … a declined sales pitch … an abandoned exercise routine. We are in control. Not our circumstances or outside forces. We are accountable for our effort to improve ourselves in all areas of our life. As human beings, we are never a completed project. So we keep moving, growing, and developing. Because we have a choice. Life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by change. So, let’s reserve the right to get smarter, AND let’s exercise that right.

So where can you start? DREAM4 offers executive coaching and personal mentoring services to provide accountability and create habits that can help you and your team work smarter in achieving your goals.

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  • What's the difference between personal coaching and leadership coaching?

    Personal coaching focuses on individual growth and development across various professional and personal dimensions. Leadership coaching specifically targets skills needed to effectively lead teams, including delegation, motivation, and strategic thinking.

  • When and where do coaching sessions take place?

    Coaching sessions take place during work hours while team members are on the clock at intervals that best suit your needs. Our regular cadence of coaching is every 4-6 weeks, though we customize frequency based on goals and timeline requirements. Coaching can take place online via virtual meetings, or over the phone. Local clients can opt for in-person coaching.

  • What are the benefits of coaching?

    Coaching provides a structured approach to personal and professional development, helping people solve real problems while gaining skills that benefit both their careers and personal lives. Organizations see improved retention, satisfaction, and productivity.

  • How long does a typical coaching engagement last?

    Most organizations see optimal results with a 12-month initial engagement, though we offer flexible terms from 3-month to multi-year partnerships. This allows for meaningful behavior change, skill development, and cultural transformation. Many clients continue beyond their initial term as they see the ongoing value of supporting their people’s growth and development.

  • What is the ROI of coaching?

    Organizations implementing our coaching programs typically see measurable improvements in employee retention, productivity, and engagement. Our assessment tools provide concrete data on progress and growth throughout the coaching relationship.

  • Is the coaching process confidential?

    Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of our coaching relationship. While overall themes and progress may be shared with management (with permission), specific discussions remain private between coach and participant.

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