No one would/could ever say that I am a patient person.  Historically I toss out my business and/or personal expectations…and yes I want to see related action and results fairly quickly.  But is that always a good “mind-set”?

As I have professionally grown, one of the most significant learnings I have experienced is the art of:  Nurturing Patience.

Think about it.

Nurturing Patience on a professional level is one of the key traits that makes one a solid leader.  And let me say that applying appropriate patience to a challenging situation does NOT always come as a result of growing older.  Rather I have witnessed many young adults better apply their patience skills when dealing with difficult people than I thought possible.

Consider the goods and bads of seeking “immediate gratification” in different situations.  Too often when people apply an “I want it now” attitude to a certain business deal, the result is rarely as good or complete had a Nurturing Patience approach been utilized.

I believe that by Nurturing Patience in business or personal development situations:  (1) one gains a better understanding of their role, (2) steps back and gains more insight as to the good or bad outcomes that could result and (3) possibly draws other appropriate people into the discussion for advice.

I have lived on both sides of the patience issue.  Have I experienced the negatives of moving too fast and expecting too much…or waiting too long to take action and not getting what I was hoping to achieve…absolutely!  However, as leaders…it is critical for everyone to discuss Nurturing Patience, reflect on it’s appropriate application, use patience as determined and then take action.

Again making Nurturing Patience a high-value skill…is time well spent.