THOUGHT LEADER
Leverage your reference points: Have you ever been faced with a challenging situation
where you couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? Or you doubted getting to the finish line at the end of the “race?” We all have. Reference points are emotionally chal- lenging events in your life that you’ve faced and overcome. The Norm looks at these times and discounts them, wondering why they had to go through it. Outperformers see it differently. They look at these
events as growth experiences that taught something about their own courage and fortitude. These situa- tions, then, become reference points, giving a reservoir of emotional strength and internal belief with which to fight future battles—for you and for your team.
Your Call to Action Imagine a school transportation department where
dispatchers are mentally sharp, school bus drivers are energized, and leaders foster a connected, emotion-
ally resilient environment. The impact goes beyond operational efficiency—it creates a culture of peak per- formance that benefits students, parents and the entire community. But mental, physical and emotional optimization
aren’t a one-time effort. It’s a daily commitment. Start by identifying ONE area where you or your team can make a small but meaningful improvement. Then, apply “speed of implementation,” where you take an action step as fast as possible toward this commitment. Remember—progress, not perfection! Keep outper-
forming! ●
Scott Welle is a sports psychologist, author, keynote speaker and trainer. This month at STN EXPO East in Concord, North Carolina, he shares with TD Summit participants how exceptional leaders inspire others. He also provides his “Outperform the Norm” message to all conference attendees with a keynote on March 24. Learn more at
stnexpo.com/east and
scottwelle.com.
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