I believe: Nikki Yanofsky
Diagnosed : May 25, 2012 Video: Sep 18, 2023
My understanding of Parkinson’s
Somewhere since my diagnosis I came to the conclusion that if my life with Parkinson’s was to have any merit, I would have to take charge.
After all it’s my life!
So I would have to take charge .
It only seemed logical .
I remembered reading a book written by Lee Iacocca titled “Where have all the leaders gone?”
In it was his list that he expresses that there are “9 C’s that leaders should possess.
After taking a few liberties, I have adapted that list into ……
The 9 C’s of Living with Parkinson’s!
1: CURIOSITY
I must be willing to expose myself to new ideas. Not only relating to my own personal skills, but to those of my support team as well. Tactics and methods to live well with Parkinson’s change over time. I must be able to adapt to these changes .
2: CREATIVE
I must be innovative and imaginative . Whenever problems arise there can be more than one solution. Having a creative approach maybe a help during those desperate times .
3: COMMUNICATE
Communication is not just Verbal , written, body language .
How you respond and interact with others, all have a bearing on your success.
Be loud, be seen and be confident in your communication skills.
Make sure what you’re trying to communicate is understood!
Strong communication skills put me and my team in a position to
more likely experience success !
4: CHARACTER
My disposition , temperament and personality all make up my moral fibre and define me as a person .
My team must have faith in not only my treatment options but that I as an individual are worthy of their trust, moral support,confidence and convictions in them as well.
5: COURAGE
To be willing to move on with your life despite having a Parkinson’s diagnosis, takes a person of nerve who has confidence in themselves. All people question themselves at times. Everyone will experience setbacks. It takes courage to suffer these setbacks and to refocus and get back to the task at hand.
6: CONVICTION
As stated before EVERYONE will suffer disappointment.
Everyone has been told that they should have done something, differently.
However, it is with knowledge and belief in my abilities , knowing I’ve have done all I could to put Parkinson’s in its place. It is with this conviction that allows me to regroup and keep that belief in myself.
7: CHARISMA
A successful person has a personality, an appeal or allure of success. They make others better just by being themselves.
They are someone that not only have confidence in themselves but inspires confidence in others.
8: COMPETENT
leadership is enhanced when one is simply more successful. Ability is not the only part. Knowledge of the disease, a strong fitness level and a strong work ethic are examples that can help one be more competent.
9: COMMON SENSE
Some one that has a reasonable and consistent approach will be in a better position to lead.
Eating right, sleeping right are some other factors.
Understand and try to use these variables into your lifestyle.
SUMMARY
Look at the people you admire. What characteristics and traits do they possess and how do they compare to yours.
Do you consider yourself a leader? If not, why not?
Is your lack of leadership holding you back?
Take charge of your Parkinson’s!
Remember leaders are not born!
Have fun and be a warrior!
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