Today I finish writing my newsletter, beginning my main article with the introduction below. In addition, in the days to come, I offer some questions on my blog to help readers explore the extent to which they are “match fit” and highlight some of the areas in which readers can develop their personal “match fitness”.
The global economic downturn in 2009 has brought testing times for leaders in organisations as they set out to maintain a healthy and viable business. Whilst some people have kept their jobs and even prospered, others have faced challenges for which they were unprepared.
Working with clients throughout the year it has been clear that some – though not all – are undaunted by the challenges they face, no matter what they may be. These are the people whose lives keep on getting better, because they just keep on getting better at the business of life and work. As leaders they are inspiring. As colleagues they are a pleasure to be around.
I think of these people as “match fit”. But how do you know when you’re match fit? And what does it take to be match fit, no matter what your circumstances?