The Chinese word for crisis is Wei Ji and is represented by two characters. The first character, Wei, means danger. The second character, Ji, means opportunity.
The Chinese understand that change is inevitable and when it happens it will always disturb the established order. There will be losers and there will be gainers. You will be energized or demoralized depending on whether you see the opportunity or only the danger.
A disaster therefore is not an event. It’s a mindset, a victim mindset to be precise. Taking responsibility by focusing on the factors that are within your control will provide the alchemy that can turn any situation into gold.
Think about the biggest danger facing your company today. And now look for the hidden opportunity.
Leaders find those opportunities.