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Master Certified Executive Leadership Coach | Linkedin Top Voice | TEDx Speaker | Linkedin Learning Author 🧠 Coaching Fortune 500 leaders by upgrading their MINDSET, SKILLSET + PERFORMANCE

#Optimism isn't blind positivity or ignoring reality. It's the courage to see possibilities where others see obstacles. People often mislabel optimism as: • Optimists always expect the best outcome • They're unrealistic or out of touch • Optimism means never feeling down In truth, optimists: • Acknowledge challenges, but focus on solutions • Cultivate resilience in the face of setbacks • Inspire others through their unwavering belief in a better future Optimists drive #innovation, build strong #teams, and overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Here’s how I coach individuals to adopt this mindset: 1) Practice gratitude daily 2) Reframe negative self-talk 3) Surround yourself with forward-thinking people 4) Set ambitious yet achievable goals 5) Celebrate small wins ▶ Remember: Optimism isn't about the hand you're dealt, but how you play your cards. Choose optimism, change your world. Coaching can help, let's chat. Follow Joshua Miller ↪ 📬 SUBSCRIBE to my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, "Something Silly & Serious", for concise, impactful tips on how to boost your leadership and life. #joshuamiller #mindset #leadership #executivecoaching #coachingtips #coaching #careeradvice #happiness #getahead #litrendingtopics

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Joshua Miller

Master Certified Executive Leadership Coach | Linkedin Top Voice | TEDx Speaker | Linkedin Learning Author 🧠 Coaching Fortune 500 leaders by upgrading their MINDSET, SKILLSET + PERFORMANCE

5mo

Remember: Optimism isn't about the hand you're dealt, but how you play your cards. - JOSHUA MILLER | Executive Leadership Coach

Madalena Carey

CEO at Happiness Business School

5mo

The distinction between optimism and unrealistic expectations is crucial. I've learned this lesson the hard way.

Bobby Baskaran

LinkedIn 2024 “Top Marketing Strategy Voice” and "Top Content Strategy Voice" | 20+ Years In Marketing | 2x Rolling Stone features | Recording Academy Grammy® Voting Member and Mentor

5mo

A forward-thinking circle does wonders, it encourages problem-solving thinking patterns and fosters innovation.

Raghav Sehgal

Founder, a21.ai | GenAI Leader | Ex-AWS

5mo

The idea that optimism isn't about blind positivity is crucial. It's about facing reality with a constructive mindset.

Anshul Agarwal

SS 40Under40 Marketer | Marketing Strategist | Branding & Advertising Therapist | Content Specialist | Event Mgt | Story Narrator

5mo

I've found that practicing gratitude daily has immensely helped me stay optimistic even amidst challenges.

Tim Jones

Helping Small Businesses Get and Keep More Customers | HubSpot Certified Trainer | 757 Collab Mentor | Certified Level C Brand Strategist | Category Leader @ CliffCo | Building A Virtual Network | Foodie | NBA Fan

5mo

This quote stood out - "Optimism isn't about the hand you're dealt, but how you play your cards."

Elizabeth Marchuk

Co-Founder at ReplyPilot | Digital Marketing | 🇺🇦 Heart & Soul | AI enthusiast by day, pilates fan by… well, whenever I can!

5mo

Optimism as a driver of personal growth resonates with my experiences. It's helped me push beyond my perceived limitations.

Really love the idea of reframing negative self-talk, it's an often overlooked aspect of mindset development.

Surajit Roy

CMO_FY24=4xFY21_Growth Mindset_Enabler Curious Learner_Problem-Solver_Rain-Maker Focused-Ground-Breaker.4Turn-Arounds as BU Head.Client Centric-Execution.Learnt to be a Follower, before bcmng a Leader.

5mo

Optimism isn't about the hand you are dealt, but how you play the cards...... I am borrowing this learning for life.

Mughees Ahmad

Chemical Engineer || Process Engineer || Uet'24 || x-intern@LCI polyester || x-intern@Etimaad Engineering || Amal fellow || President@Aiche Uet || Data Analytics Enthusiast || Project Management Certified by Google

5mo

Focusing on solutions rather than problems has dramatically improved my problem-solving skills. This post articulates why it's so effective.

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