21 Ways to Get a Second Chance

21 Ways to Get a Second Chance

By Lolly Daskal President and CEO, Lead From Within

Sooner or later, we all need a second chance. Here's how to give yourself room to succeed when things haven't gone well so far.

When we get things wrong--and it happens to us all sometimes--the only difference between failure and success is our attitude.

When we give ourselves a second chance we open up the opportunity to do better next time, to grow beyond our past failures and go beyond what we know we are capable of.

Here are some times to give yourself a second chance--to show you can be better and do better.

1. When decisions become difficult. Remember your values and mission and what you stand for. Give yourself a second chance by leading with your values.

2. When you're angry. If anger gets you in trouble, make a commitment to learning to manage your emotions. Give yourself a second chance by leading with emotional intelligence.