Leadership isn’t sustained by excitement—it’s sustained by alignment. In this episode of Launch to Impact, Dr. Keena breaks down perseverance as the quiet discipline of staying true to the mission long after motivation fades and rewards slow down.

Rather than pushing harder, perseverance is framed as directional stamina—the ability to keep showing up, maintain standards, and move forward even when progress feels slow, feedback is mixed, and the work feels ordinary. Dr. Keena challenges the urge to chase emotional highs and reminds leaders that most meaningful outcomes—culture, trust, strategy, and developing people—are built in the unglamorous middle.

Listeners will gain practical tools to strengthen perseverance, including setting progress benchmarks, using habit tracking with accountability, and leveraging small, focused actions to maintain momentum. The episode closes with a clear leadership challenge: stop avoiding the hardest part and take the first unsexy step, because your follow-through teaches others what truly matters.

“Perseverance isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about staying aligned with the mission long after the excitement is gone.”

What we cover in this episode:

• What perseverance really means in leadership

• Why long-term goals rarely come with instant rewards

• How perseverance differs from resilience—and why both matter

• The role of adaptability, ingenuity, and emotional intelligence

• Practical ways to build momentum when progress feels slow

• A direct challenge to strengthen your follow-through as a leader

This episode is for leaders who are ready to stop chasing motivation—and start building impact that lasts.

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