It used to be that when you were trying to ‘learn the ropes’, you’d look to someone who had had experience doing what you were trying to learn.  Not so much any more.  Today’s best role models are people whose way of being you admire.  How one is in this environment makes the difference in how well he/she rides the tide.  We’re all pioneers forging our way in a world in which no one has had prior experience.  What one did that worked last year or even last month may not work today.  The things that helped people be successful up to now, may or may not be what’s required for tomorrow.  It’s a whole new world and the one constant success factor is our ability to deal with change.  We can try to ignore it, we can resist it or we can make the best of what we can control.  Follow masters who have been successful leaders in changing times.  Your ability to flourish may be more dependant on how you be than what you do.

1.  Be open

2.  Be patient

3.  Be flexible

4.  Be forgiving of yourself and others

5.  Be gentle

6.  Be optimistic

7.  Be proactive

8.  Be authentically you