Patience
Navigating delays, misunderstandings, and/or difficult circumstances with composure and grace. Avoiding haste.
Navigating delays, misunderstandings, and/or difficult circumstances with composure and grace. Avoiding haste.
Under Skilled
Often interrupts others during conversations.
Quickly becomes frustrated with delays.
Displays agitation in misunderstandings.
Reacts defensively to criticism.
Gives up on tasks after minor setbacks.
Shows visible annoyance in difficult circumstances.
Has a short temper with slow progress.
Can be quick to judge or label situations as hopeless.
Prefers immediate over long-term solutions, even if inferior.
Often expresses stress in high-pressure situations.
Highly Skilled
Listens fully before responding.
Accepts delays calmly, using time constructively.
Seeks to clarify misunderstandings with calm questions.
Accepts criticism graciously, sees it as a growth opportunity.
Perseveres through challenges, maintaining focus.
Navigates challenges with composure, seeking solutions.
Values incremental progress, encourages others.
Remains optimistic, evaluates situations realistically.
Balances short-term actions with long-term goals.
Maintains calm and decision-making ability under pressure.
Over Skilled
May delay responses excessively, seeking perfect understanding.
Views any delay as valuable, missing urgent deadlines.
Over-analyzes situations, causing confusion.
Avoids decisions for fear of critique, stifling growth.
Persists on tasks well past the point of diminishing returns.
Overly accepts difficult situations, missing opportunities to improve.
Celebrates even stagnant progress, ignoring lack of achievement.
Unrealistically positive, overlooking potential risks.
Prioritizes long-term goals excessively, ignoring immediate needs.
Remains too detached in crises, perceived as uncaring.
Resources to Review
Worksheet: Coaching Worksheet on Patience [Worksheet Link]
Article: “5 Powerful Ways Leaders Practice Patience” by Glenn Llopis via Forbes. [Article Link]
Article: “The Importance of Having Patience Throughout Your Career” by Brian McKittrick via Forbes. [Article Link]
Book: "The Power of Patience – How This Old-Fashioned Virtue Can Improve Your Life" by M.J. Ryan. [Book Link]
Book: "Patience: The Art of Peaceful Living" by Allan Lokos [Book Link]
Book: "The Book of Patience: 250 Ways to a More Patient You" by Courtney Ackerman. [Book Link]
Book: "Patience: Waiting with Hope" by Megan Hill - A 31-day Devotional for Life. [Book Link]
Book: "A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace" by Edward Welch [Book Link]
Book: "How to Be More Patient: An Essential Guide to Replacing Impatience with Patience" by Greg Souchester [Book Link]
Article: "Becoming a More Patient Leader" by David Sluss via Harvard Business Review [Article Link]
Article: “Patience Brings Tangible Benefits to Management” by Victor Lipman. [Article Link]
Video: “The Art of Patience” by Shanea Higgin via TEDx Talk [Video Link]
Video: “Progress Comes with Patience, Persistence, and Practice” by Michael Tabirade via YouTube [Video Link]
Video: “Why Successful People Are Aggressively Patient” by Patrick Bet David via YouTube [Video Link]
Video: “Why Patience is a Superpower” by Oliver Burkeman via TEDx Manchester [Video Link]
Video: “Patience is Key – A Montage of Motivation” by MotivationHub via YouTube [Video Link]
Video: “How to Control Your Impatience and Achieve Success” by Let’s Talk About Mental Health via YouTube [Video Link]
Article: “The Power of Patience – Teaching Students the Value of Deceleration and Immersive Attention” by Jennifer Roberts via Harvard Magazine. [Article Link]