Are you thirsty for lemonade today? If yes, there's a good reason, because it's National Lemonade Day.
According to ThereIsADayForThat.com, "Lemonade is a refreshing drink that has been around for centuries. It is thought to have originated in Persia and then made its way to Europe. Lemonade became popular in the United States in the early 1900s. In the summertime, people would enjoy cold lemonade while sitting on their porches. Today, lemonade is still a popular drink and can be found at restaurants and convenience stores. There are many different recipes for lemonade, but most include lemons, sugar, water, and ice."
National Lemonade Day is also a day to provide young people with a special opportunity. Thanks to LemonadeDay.org, millions of young people learn what it takes to run a business. "The days leading up to National Lemonade Day are full of preparation by budding entrepreneurs. They attend workshops, check their stock, and scout out locations. On National Lemonade Day, they're ready to set up shop and sell the freshest, coolest lemonade in their chosen location."
Since 2007, 1.5 million kids have taken advantage of the opportunities presented by LemonadeDay.org and improved their problem-solving and communications skills; raised their self-esteem; learned how to set financial goals; learned about philanthropy; and learned about the correlation between math and the real world.
Now, let's pivot to leadership and reading - two of my favorite topics here on my blog.
Years ago, I shared a review of the book "Lemonade, The Leader's Guide to Resilience at Work" written by Alan Graham, Kevin Cuthbert, and Karlin Sloan. The authors referred to workplace challenges as "lemons," for example, low morale, lack of resources, downsizing, and competition. They also explained that it's easy to make lemonade (improved conditions) from lemons. How does a leader accomplish this? The answer is: Leaders don't react to situations (lemons), they make their own solutions (lemonade).
SHARE THIS: Leaders don't react to situations (lemons), they make their own solutions (lemonade). ~Graham, Cuthbert & Sloan #NationalLemonadeDay #DebbieLaskeysBlog
According to the book, there are three important reminders for leaders:
(1) "Leadership requires us to know ourselves…it requires self-confidence, self-management, and overall perspective that we have the power to effect positive change."
(2) "Leaders cannot lead without followers – a critical reminder for everyone in a leadership role."
(3) "Leaders with a positive relationship to their external environment are goal-oriented, future-minded, purposeful, and proactive. They are able to reframe whatever comes at them no matter the scenario."
In the words of Graham, Cuthbert, and Sloan: "Leaders who can tell their own stories of making lemonade (solutions) inspire others to do the same."
So, today on National Lemonade Day, enjoy a tall glass of the refreshing beverage while simultaneously improving your leadership skills.
SHARE THIS: Leaders who can tell their own stories of making lemonade from lemons (solutions from situations) inspire others to do the same. ~Graham, Cuthbert & Sloan #NationalLemonadeDay #DebbieLaskeysBlog
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