Reward your ambition

We very seldom talk about ambition. I wonder why?

I’m not sure how ambition became such a dirty word. Especially in Aotearoa. We reward, support and demand it of our athletes, but seem to punish it in the workplace. The stain attached to the word ambition is anecdotal and societal only. The Oxford Language Dictionary likens ambition to intention, objective and purpose. 

That’s better. 

Here at TouchPoint we talk about it a lot. That’s because we have bold plans and big ideas. The truth is, anyone can  - and should - have bold plans and big ideas; what makes them ambitious plans and ideas is the decision to make them happen. 

Ambition at TouchPoint is not about dominance, it’s not about power, it’s not about others; it’s personal.

It’s about taking our goals and purpose seriously, and taking ourselves seriously. 

People who take what they are doing seriously prepare for what they intend to do, plan what they will do, practise, execute and then supplement for recovery from effort. 

It makes no difference what you are doing - that is the gold standard for intentional action. 

So if you are a leader intent on making an impact - for whatever purpose or objective you have identified - then our leadership challenge is for you. 

It’s about having a goal. 

It’s about committing to discipline.

It’s about creating definition - being known for a defined and unique leadership value.

And it’s about striving to be better. Being ambitious in your leadership practice.

Whether you stepped purposefully into leadership or it fell into your lap, you have it. The question is, what are we going to do with it? And who will be by our side?

We suggest discovering that. 

With TouchPoint. 

Learn more here

-Kate Bruce