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LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF HILLARY CLINTON

head-on. Resilient leaders will do the latter and will con-
sider these challenges as opportunities to develop a greater
level of wisdom, competence, and inner confidence.
Remember that what makes “great” leaders is not only their
successes but also their approach to adapting to change and
to handling misfortune or even failure.
As my dear father, Max Shambaugh, has always said,
“Life is just one big adventure—filled with ups and downs,
but ultimately just what we make of it.” The essence of this
book reinforces my father’s perspective that we have more
control over our success and happiness than we might
think we do. The control of our destiny starts with our self-
knowledge, core beliefs, and pervasive mindsets. These
affect our confidence, motivation, and perseverance, quali-
ties that are tied directly to our ability to be resilient in
challenging times. Each of us has the capacity to reach our
highest level of achievement regardless of the inevitable
obstacles and challenges that life presents. It’s all about the
choices we make on a daily basis.

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The good news is that organizations are shifting from
managers who support the hierarchal “command and con-
trol” work climate to leaders who encourage more engage-
ment, choice, and personal accountability. This means we
all have the power and influence to realize professional suc-

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