Key Takeaways No matter what business you are in, there are plenty of obstacles that threaten to stop your progress. We bring our own limitations , from disabilities to a lack of tech awareness, to the table. There are two things I have learned where barriers are concerned: one, the unexpected usually manifests at the worst possible times; and two, the simplest thing can bring even the most confident leaders to their knees.

Here are three ways to defeat some of the biggest challenges you will likely face in business. Related: How to Embrace the Motivating Power of Fear and Reach Your Highest Goals How to deal with feeling shut out Like most executives, my business depends on digital connectivity. This is especially challenging for me since I am a legally blind CEO .

I have multiple technologies that give me audio access to everything from email to documents. I even have a barcode on my spice bottles at home so that I know the difference between saffron and cinnamon. However, when it comes to technology, the unexpected has become expected for me and for anyone who depends on it.

When technology fails, the price is not only frustration but also lost time, lost money and blown deadlines. When a tech issue seems impossible to solve, I have learned to ignore the chatbot, "blitz" the available contacts — email, customer service number, support ticket, other contact page or search engine info — and hope at least one attempt gets attention. Another strategy is to research others'.