In this episode of the Built podcast, Dan recaps his interview with John Akhoian, the CEO of Rooter Hero, the largest residential plumbing service company in California. John shared his inspiring story of overcoming the victim mentality and how he turned his traumatic experience into his superpower. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into the victim mentality and explore ways to overcome it from a leadership perspective.
What is Victim Mentality?
Victim mentality is a mindset that centers around the belief that bad things happen and will continue to happen, blaming other people or circumstances for one’s problems and feeling powerless to change the situation. This way of thinking limits personal growth and success and can harm one’s personal and professional life.
Overcoming the Victim Mentality: A Leadership Perspective
John Akhoian’s story is a testament to the fact that overcoming the victim mentality is possible. Despite losing his dad early and experiencing trauma, he decided to use the experience as a stepping stone to his success. He changed his mindset, surrounded himself with the right people, and started looking for opportunities instead of dwelling on his circumstances. As a result, he became the CEO of the largest residential plumbing service company in California.
Here are some ways leaders can overcome the victim mentality:
- Take Responsibility: Leaders must take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and outcomes. Avoid blaming others or circumstances for failures; instead, focus on finding solutions to problems. This mindset shift can help leaders take charge of their lives and create opportunities for growth and success.
- Seek Solutions: Leaders should seek solutions to problems instead of dwelling on them. They should adopt a proactive approach to challenges, find ways to overcome obstacles and explore new possibilities. This mindset shift can help leaders create a positive work environment encouraging growth and innovation.
- Empowerment: Leaders must empower their team members to take ownership of their work, make decisions, and contribute to the organization’s success. This mindset shift can help create a culture of accountability and growth where team members feel valued and motivated to achieve their goals.
- Positive Self-Talk: Leaders should practice positive self-talk and avoid negative thoughts and self-sabotage. They should focus on their strengths and abilities and use them to create opportunities for growth and success. This mindset shift can help leaders build self-confidence and resilience, which are essential qualities for leadership.
Overcoming the victim mentality is possible with the right mindset, attitude, and approach. Leaders must take responsibility for their actions, seek solutions, empower their team members, and practice positive self-talk. By doing so, they can create a culture of growth, innovation, and success that benefits themselves and their organizations.
About John Akhoian
John and his family came to America when he was just three years old, and after experiencing the life-altering event of losing his father, he jumped head-first into the trades as a plumber at a young age. Since then, he has built one of the largest plumbing and drain cleaning companies in California with the help of his fantastic team in just a short 10-year time frame. John has been happily married for over 25 years with two children, who are 16 and 20.
Website and Social Links:
- Website: www.rooterhero.com
