<p><span>In this article you will learn the following</span><br></p><p>-<b data-redactor-tag="b">62 keys for developing conviction to become a great leader</b></p><p>Looking for an<b data-redactor-tag="b"> example of unbelievable and unshakable conviction - read the story of Dashrath Manjhi - </b>called the mountain man of India - who <b data-redactor-tag="b">using just rope, hammer and chisel to cut through a mountain to create a path</b> so that no one suffers the same fate as his wife who died as she could not reach the nearest hospital almost 90kms away in time.</p><p>H<b data-redactor-tag="b">e struggled for 22 years from 1960-1982 day and night</b> - to create a road 110 meters/ 360-foot long, 7.7 meters deep and in some parts and 9.1 meters wide in a rocky mountain - <b data-redactor-tag="b">to reduce the journey from 70 kilometers to mere 1km</b> - <b data-redactor-tag="b">everyone thought he was insane and called him lunatic</b> - can you think about cutting a path through the mountain - even now.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">In a world where most of us have to deal with situations which never had any precedence</b> - creating a strong conviction in yourself has become even more important.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Increasing rate of disruptions</b> are triggering the development <b data-redactor-tag="b">of VUCA world</b> [volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous] - causing <b data-redactor-tag="b">BANI mental-emotional states</b> [brittle, anxious, non-linear and incomprehensible] - <b data-redactor-tag="b">helped by our brain's flight-freeze-fight wiring</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Great leaders display sustainable, consistent confidence and conviction through demonstrating</b> - high trust in themselves and standing-up for most noble and admirable values and principals. </p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Arrogance comes from having too much belief in your own capabilities</b> although what you are standing-up for may not be of great values. </p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Doubt and confusion comes from your having low belief in yourself and low belief in what you are trying to do</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">When you neither belief yourself nor have any confidence in what you are supposed to do</b> - you will have the <b data-redactor-tag="b">emotional state of un-resourcefulness, powerlessness and hopelessness</b>.</p><p>Now a days - the <b data-redactor-tag="b">changes taking place in the technologies and business - are so fast - that it creates stress in seasoned leaders too</b> - consuming lots of their mental-emotional energies and bringing down their effectiveness.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">When a leader demonstrates through actions - that he has the situation under control</b> - his followers are able to concentrate on what must be done in a considerably relaxed state of mind. </p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">All of us feel comfortable, admire and respect strength - but this also gives rise to megalomaniac, domineering, controlling and dictatorial people</b> as they take suppressing others approach by using their power.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">It is very easy to have conviction - when tide is in your favor</b> - but the <b data-redactor-tag="b">great leadership is about swimming against the tide</b>.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Conviction gives you the strength to stand up and take actions -for what you believe in</b> - especially when it is neither popular nor easy, instead which could be dangerous.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Conviction is about making choices based on deep-noble-positive values</b> and then translating these into passionate actions.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Conviction is also about carrying yourself with dignity, grace and compassion and courage </b>- especially when you are facing a very tough situation and when have easy way out.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">Conviction is about standing alone - </b>even if you are uncomfortable doing so.</p><p><b data-redactor-tag="b">62 keys for developing conviction to become a great leader </b></p><p>[All these points have detailed do it yourself blogs-articles-answers in my both websites as well as in my Quora page] </p> <ul><li>1.Great entrepreneurs understand that intense conviction helps them to take right actions and decisions by clearing many doubts.</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">2.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Create the ability to view any situation and your solutions from widely different angles - to generate more effective solutions and choices</b></li> <li>3.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand what brought you here is not enough to get you through life</b></li> <li>4.Share your beliefs with others and let them challenge and question and even ridicule you - <b data-redactor-tag="b">then find ways to convince them - if your conviction is about make positive and powerful differences</b></li> <li>5.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Clarify your basic and core values - what you stand for and why -ask yourself 10 WHYs</b> - till you get an answer that is completely inspiring to you</li> <li>6.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Seek feedback from people who are accomplished and who can give you objective analysis of your strengths and blind areas </b>-constructive feedback is key to your continual growth</li> <li>7.Always go for nurturing and applying creativity to create innovative solutions and options</li> <li>8.Be strong, humble and firm but not brash-harsh and arrogant</li> <li>9.Learn to trust your instincts - practice taking decisions based on your gut-feelings</li> <li>10.<b data-redactor-tag="b">When you are facing a crisis - after you have got your breath back and the intense chaos is little behind</b> - find was to see a future - then create actions on how you will move to that state</li> <li>11.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Accept what you can't control - try finding what skills and competencies you need to master</b> to enable you to accomplish this</li> <li>12.Progressively take actions in your area of control to grow your circle of influence</li> <li>13.Learn to influence and lead without authority</li> <li>14.Be clear of your all whys - what is it you want and why you want them</li> <li>15.Learn to handle rejections - as you will have plenty in life</li> <li>16.Learn to deal with criticism</li> <li>17.Learn to stop looking for validation from others</li> <li>18.Identify and be aware of all your real strengths</li> <li>19.Consciously know what all you have accomplished</li> <li>20.Keep in your conscious awareness what challenges you have faced and overcame</li> <li>21.Practice refining and strengthening your expertise - till it becomes your unconscious competence</li> <li>22.Master the art of story-telling presentation</li> <li>23.Before convincing others - get convinced yourself - of your purpose and vision</li> <li>24.Take challenging tasks that add value to you - to increase your comfort levels with challenging and difficult tasks</li> <li>25.Take steps towards - what scares and excites you at the same time </li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">26.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Listen to masters to broaden your thinking </b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">27.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Be a learner 24x7 - learn from everyone</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">28.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Learn to take difficult decisions</b></li> <li>29.Lead by example and become a role models (never preach)</li> <li>30.Work on you social and emotional intelligence</li> <li>31.Stop getting by most demotivating - what-ifs</li> <li>32.Be comfortable in dirtying your hands by taking action in the field</li> <li>33.Constantly refine and update your knowledge and awareness about many things</li> <li>34.Learn how to create passion and purpose</li> <li>35.Deal with integrity and your values - when confused about any action or decision</li> <li>36.Become aware when you are facing identity-crisis - again use your values ad vision to gain clarity</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">37.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Don't just have good intentions - take actions to make them real</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">38.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Become a thorough professional - work on your commitment - always promise less - deliver more</b></li> <li>39.Spend your time, energies and efforts on becoming a better version of yourself everyday</li> <li>40.Also know -what are things that give you energy and what are things that drain you - what are the things that you don't enjoy -what are the things you are not good at</li> <li>41.Discover your present convictions - which are unshakable </li> <li>42.Identify what you need to build your conviction in</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">43.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">If you are a leaders - ask yourself - are people following you because they have to or are people following you because they want to</b></li> <li>44.<b data-redactor-tag="b">To accomplish your vison ask yourself - who do you need to empower</b> -who do you need to influence - as the leader, are you doing whatever it takes -who on your team is doing whatever it takes </li> <li>45.What do you need to challenge more in yourself - to lead with conviction</li> <li>46.<b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand that - a solution can always be found - always assume that someone else knows what to do</b> - then go ahead and find that solution and better it</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">47.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Crowdsource your challenges as multiple brains can bring strength and momentum</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">48.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand that change is essential so ask yourself -what change is needed to realize your vision</b></li> <li>49.Find supportive groups, forums and people</li> <li>50.Understand that the means you use to accomplish anything - matters as much as the outcomes</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">51.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Be yourself fully - this means doing anything the same way when everyone is watching and when no one is watching</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">52.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Your core character gets builds-up through adversity -if you have to stand alone do that - for something that is huge</b></li> <li>53.Let your results show what you are made-up of</li> <li>54.Never boast to impress</li> <li>55.Express what you feel in the right way</li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">56.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Learn to be aware of and be proud of your qualities and accomplishments</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">57.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">No one is indispensable - so ensure that you create such value that you are looked upon as a role-model</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">58.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Understand that courage is not absence of fear but to take actions when you are scared</b></li> <li>59.Know when to give up and when to just plough through</li> <li>60.Manage your energies as much as diligently as your time </li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">61.</b>Life is hard - <b data-redactor-tag="b">therefore focus your energies on the most important aspects is only way to accomplish big</b></li> <li><b data-redactor-tag="b">62.</b><b data-redactor-tag="b">Be committed to give your 100% - even if it is something small yet significant - never compromise with Quality-Safety-Excellence and Discipline</b></li></ul><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>#conviction, #greatleaders, #developunshakableconviction, #howtobuildstrongconvictioninyourself, #DashrathManjhi #developstrongconvictionlikeagreatleader, #becomeaninfluentialleader, #howgreatleadersdevelopstrongconviction, #BANI, #VUCA<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span><br></b></div>