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Dr Anand Kulkarni on Optimism: Empowering Growth and Lasting Success
Leading with Optimism: Empowering Growth and Long-Term Success
by Dr Anand Kulkarni
Various studies highlight the importance of optimism in driving innovation, productivity and growth.
A recent study by the University of Sydney Business School, "The Optimism Effect on Country Productivity and Innovation Activities," confirms this.
Why is optimism essential for good decision-making and policy development in the political and corporate worlds?
Firstly, optimism is the catalyst for future-oriented thinking, compelling leaders to focus on what will be, what can be, and what ought to be rather than dwelling on the past. It's a clear-eyed view of the potential that lies ahead.
Secondly, optimism is crucial because it's about seizing opportunities and adopting an opportunity mindset. Instead of viewing challenges as crises, optimism encourages us to see them as chances to grow and succeed.
Thirdly, optimism is analogous to notions of abundance: an abundance of hope, passion, and ideals in decision-making. There is no shortage of ideas in a world where knowledge is a crucial driver of national and company-level prosperity. One idea can spawn hundreds.
Fourthly, optimism is about empowerment, which is essential for good decision-making. Employees and stakeholders must feel connected to an idea, program, or direction to make it happen. A recent GHD survey found optimism the highest among younger members of society. The youth of today and tomorrow must feel empowered and connected. Optimism can make that happen.
Fifth, enduring optimism allows a company or nation to ride out the lean times, believing and knowing that better times are approaching. Thus, an optimistic outlook enables longer-term decision-making with confidence.
How can you, as a leader, harness optimism to inspire your team and create a culture that fosters long-term innovation and sustainable growth?
Read More about Anand Kulkarni
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