Leading Thoughts for May 29, 2025

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with:

Rich Diviney on the notion of peak performance:

“Repetitive peak performance is unrealistic because performance is often conditional. It typically requires a predictable and familiar environment. Repetitive peak performance is unrealistic because uncertainty is life’s foundational state. True success in life and business hinges instead on optimal performance, which means delivering your “best” in the moment, whatever your best looks like in that moment. However, sometimes your best is about persevering, moving forward step-by-step in the midst of challenges, embracing the messy, grueling, and unpolished reality.”

Source: Masters of Uncertainty: The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success for You and Your Team

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Robert E. Siegel on moving forward in a changing world:

“Fully understanding the reasons for past successes can help you internalize whether your old ‘playbook’ is still useful for a current or future challenge.”

Source: The Systems Leader: Mastering the Cross-Pressures That Make or Break Today’s Companies

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Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index.

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