What I Learned About Leadership From Trapped Chilean Miners

Unless you've been living in a cave, the whole world has been watching the event unfold with these poor guys trapped in a collapsed mine shaft. As I saw the rescue taking place on television, a few things hit me like a ton of bricks. I immediately knew that I was grateful to be home with my family. To be safe and sound, enjoying the comforts that we sometimes take for granted. I also thought how I'd love to have these guys on my team. What an example of never giving up! The life lessons here are extremely profound. So here are a few things I learned about leadership from trapped Chilean miners.

Well, the first thing that you may have thought when you heard about the collapse was, wow, what a tragedy! I did it too. Then you heard about the rescue attempts, and how they were tapping on the drill bit to let everyone up top know that they were still alive. Then the news reported that it would take several months to even reach them. Upon hearing this, my first thought was perseverance. Now I know none of us are underground, stuck in a cave. Do you have that attitude? To persevere no matter the situation, even when things look like they may not be going your way.

Then I thought about the word belief. Call it belief, or faith, or whatever word you want to insert. Do you have it? These workers had belief in themselves, in their team, in the rescue workers, and in the fact that they would be just fine! One of the rescued miners was quoted as saying that there weren't 33 of them down there, there were 34. He said that God was with them. Now I don't want to make this a religious discussion, but do you have faith in the things I just mentioned. At the very least know that it is always bigger than us. Have faith in yourself, your team, in the process of bettering yourself, and whatever higher power you look to.

The last thing I thought of was perspective. Now, if I was trapped several hundred feet under the earth, I would be tempted to be a bit on the negative side. Well not these heroes. They chose to look at it a different way. They rose above their circumstances, and took the opportunity to choose to be an inspiration to each other, and keep the group together and focused on the positive end result. Is this how you approach the development of yourself and of your team. Do you focus on the negative, or do you turn lemons into lemonade?

As you build your business, and lead your team, keep these brave men in mind. They embody the traits that great leaders possess. Not to compare a network marketing business to being trapped hundreds of feet under the ground, but it's those qualities that will lead you down the road to success. Perseverance, belief, and your perspective...the choice is yours!

By: Scott Carrell

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