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PERSONAL-LEADERSHIP5 MIN READ

Reframe the thought without lying to yourself

Use cognitive restructuring to create a balanced thought after a setback.

Turn 'I am not ready for this role' into a thought that supports learning. Separate situation, automatic thought, evidence, alternative interpretation, and balanced response. Replacing a harsh thought with a fake positive thought usually fails because your mind does not believe it. Before I got challenged, so I am not ready for this role. After I was challenged on rollout risk and did not have mitigation detail ready. The plan needs a stronger risk section; this is a preparation gap I can close. Situation Senior leader challenged the rollout-risk section. Stay with what happened before interpreting what it means. Evidence…

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