A Better Future
Our lives are full of activity, much of which we live distracted, half present at best to the people in places that we actually are. We are always planning and scheming a better future than the present in which we actually live.
Our lives are full of activity, much of which we live distracted, half present at best to the people in places that we actually are. We are always planning and scheming a better future than the present in which we actually live.
“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do every day. The secret to success is found in your daily routine.”
Through that experience we have learned what truly works and what doesn’t in coaching and empowering team members.
It is very important to take some time to analyze your results for the first half of the year. Where do you stand on your goals? Are you on track? Ahead or behind? One of the keys to accomplishing goals is to constantly measure your progress and make adjustments as needed. The same way a spaceship or airplane is always … Read more
The most productive individuals are those who have mastered the art of taking care of emergency situations, unexpected and unplanned, that require immediate attention to prevent serious consequences. “Firefighting” is the usual term for handling a crisis. “Firefighting” ranges from such relatively simple problems as soothing an unhappy customer to solving a major emergency production … Read more
Anything that hampers listening sets up barriers that prevent understanding and closes the door to the goal of communication – producing constructive action. Barriers to listening are found in physical situations, in attitudes, and in behavior. Awareness of barriers allows you to take appropriate action to keep the door to communication open. Physical Barriers Environmental … Read more
Anything that shapes one’s thinking or behavior is a conditioning influence. A conditioning influence may originate either internally or externally. The three most common conditioning influences are the family, the social environment, and personal attitudes toward mistakes and failure. Family We sometimes overlook the fact that we are most often conditioned by influence rather than … Read more
Improved time management offers one of the quickest, easiest, and most effective strategies for improving productivity and increasing results. Because it does not require additional technical skill and job knowledge, everyone is capable of learning how to manage time more successfully. Here are benefits of time management:
Nothing contributes to a positive self-image quite like competence. One who seems uncertain of information, skills, or self quickly experiences an erosion of self-image.To become more competent, do your homework. Learn more about your job and your organization. When you know what you are talking about, it is easier to be self confident and courageous. Your positive … Read more
Increasing productivity means surpassing your previous best. It happens only when you adopt new goals that build upon past performances. Adopt and nurture the “Let’s beat our best” attitude with team members on a one-on-one basis. Earn behind-the-scenes agreement and commitment from key group members before presenting new, challenging goals to the entire team. Lay … Read more