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The Smartest In Your Group? Here’s What To Do…
17 Signs You Have A Bad Boss…
A Bad Manager can take a good staff and destroy it, causing the best employees to flee and the remainder to lose all motivation.
We have all had to deal with bad bosses at one time or the other throughout our career. We scream, complain, lose the Typical drive, become demotivated, do barely enough to get by, or inevitably jump ship. If you are dealing with a bad boss here are a few examples of characteristics that depicts the behavior.
- Lack of vision and inability to communicate effectively
- Micromanaging
- Thinking you have all the answers and that you must have all the answers
- Working late everyday
- Poor Hiring Decisions
- Failure to Admit Mistakes
- Takes the credit but gives the blame
- Provides little/no feedback or coaching
- Shows favoritism
- Task-focused vs team-oriented
- Selects and leads based on “like me”
- Ignores diversity of thought or varying opinions
- Past focused vs present/future
- Being a friend instead of a leader
- Failing to delegate and demonstrate trust
- Allowing ego and pride to get in the way of good decisions
- Personal agendas/motives
If you are a new manager, reflect on these characteristics. Recognize the signs and plan to change. You will then be on your way to becoming a good leader.
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The Color Of Identity….
Here’s CNN video interview with several individuals expressing their journey on deciding whether they identify with a particular race or another. Discrimination abounds and can get Messy. So to some they are thrilled to avoid the upfront open decision of sharing who they really are. Some are thrilled, but later become confused as they are confronted by issues that they need to deal with.
You Are You
As an Organizational Development practitioner, the choice now exists for people to choose when doing background checks. They must choose what gender or race they identify with. No longer can it be taken for granted face-to-face to identify. You are you. You decide which you, you want to be (tongue twister). Such a Fabric of our imagination.
In my research conducted on Success Strategies, this was one of my findings. Leaders when asked what ethnic group they identified with, expressed choices. Some were taken aback by the simple question because they thought it obvious, while others who were of mixed race and could identify with one group or other based on their preference, selected whatever they wanted. The conclusion from the findings of that research…more work needs to be done on this area.
So as I conclude this simple discussion, the question remains….who are you? Do you know? Do share.
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Reflect. Relax. Renew…
Strategies Entreprenuers Use To Handle Challenges…
We all go through hardship and challenges but it’s how we handle these tough times that set us apart and set us up for success. ~Brian Tracey
How do you handle tough times? “I just get stuck and stop moving” was one response. Premonition or not, that’s not good…not good at all. Only the strong will survive, and survival comes from hard work.
Here I share Dim excerpts of the strategies as entrepreneurs chimed in.
- By staying positive
- God
- Being grateful for what you have
- Trying to focus on the outcome in order not to focus on the barriers
- Desire and faith
- Planning for what’s important
- Accept failures and just plan to win
- Staying focused, disciplined, a never give up attitude, having belief, faith and the burning desire to succeed
- Staying in the now …being grateful always helps
- Be better
- Go back to the Basics that made you successful before
- Mindset, and good material
- Staying focused
- There’s no choice. I keep working till something changes
- Find my center and perspective and then find a steady pace and progress bit by bit
- Stick to the vision, beliefs, and values
- By embracing failure as learning, and recognizing obstacles as opportunity
- Positive thinking
- Hard work usually solves the problem
- Not to focus on hardness, this is my manner going through challenges
- Be proactive in taking action on the things I can control and knowing the fact that one day it will subside
- Rise to meet them
- By thinking about my motive
- Faith is my refuge
- Take responsibility. Make a decision and go all in sheer determination
- Refuse to quit
- Friends, family and faith
- Persevere, innovate and take action
- Meditation
- Keep a journal, plan, and then stick to the plan
How about you? Do any of the above resonate? How do you manage challenges? Do share.
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The Perfect Reading Companion….
We read to know we’re not alone
What is your favorite activity when you grab that delightful book, and get lost in its world of Imagination? Barnes and Noble asked the question. Is it a cup of tea? Your pet? A cozy chair? Foreign? What’s your perfect reading companion?
Here I share excerpts of those who enthusiastically shared their favs.
- Rain, snacks, home alone, quiet
- A cloudy or rainy day
- Tea and chunky blanket
- Dog, a blanket, and Earl Grey
- My bed
- Reading with a nice cup of ice tea
- A warm blanket and the sound of the rain
- A cosy chair with a cup of tea and a cat curled in lap
- Coffee and comfy chair
- Silence
- Strawberry Milk and China Anne McClain
- My couch
- Relaxing music, PJs
- Solitude
- Rainy day by a fireplace
- Wine, red wine
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When Life Knocks…
When Life knocks you down, get back up
Alena planned an inaugural event for an organization in need. It was going to be grand. Sponsors actively participated. The media agreed to show up. Surprisingly the greatest struggle came from the organization’s leadership. It seemed it was going to be a failure. A little saddened and downcast she continued planning the event’s activities. Naturally, fear, anxiety, agitation and more reared its ugly head. But she plodded on.
Amazingly, like an Astral, the event turned out to be just grand! A tremendous success. She walked away with key learnings for the next year. Yup! There’ll be another.
So when life knocks you down; when sickness, pain, sudden job loss, marriage fails, children falter, relationships go south; cry if you must but just stay focused on your goal. You’ll get there with consistency, tons of hard work, and persistence. Find a mentor, a confidante, or Coach who will help you ride the waves. Never Give Up. Let go of the negatives and remember, nothing good comes easy. Stay the course. You’ll get there.
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Gold Achieved!
Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.
6 Positive thinkers race to the finish line. They are athletes whose ages range over 80 years old. Their Assay strides encourage us with the assurance that we can achieve anything in life no matter our age.
You may be Conversant with or may have already seen the race but if you have not, take a look at the video shared.
May you be inspired to go after your dreams, goals and aspirations. Your ‘Gold’ will be achieved.
Cheers to your Success!
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Overnight Success is a Myth…
11 Simple Ways To De-Stress…
Life is amazing! But sometimes it gets Messy with on-the-job demands , caring for family, life conquests, desires, dreams, and the pursuit of our goals become overwhelming. When they all come together to intertwine, it can get downright busy. ith little Courage, we feel unable to manage them all.
That’s when wisdom steps in and urges us to step back. To breathe. That’s when we receive that inner call for time-out so you can refresh, revive and rejuvenate. It would be great to get away on a vacation and take a trip to Europe… but hey though that’s ideal, it’s not always possible to do getaway that far on a whim. So here I share a few tips gleaned for a quick reboot.
You may also like 9 Things To Do By Yourself…
- Go for a walk
- Cut back on the caffeine
- Watch a funny movie
- Enjoy a new hobby
- Write down your woes, then throw them away
- Visit a close friend
- Put away your phone
- Get some Exercise
- Plan ahead so you’re not so rushed
- Perform a random act of kindness
- Read a good book
Hope this list helps. Adopt one, two or a few, and start your journey to de-stress today.
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Take The Risk: Jump
Sometimes in life you have to just make the move. I jumped 14,000 ft from a skydive high above the sea. The open air, sea, and clouds were all I could perceive. No easy feat. Like a Rube garbed in Costume, I was as scared as ever. But, with a trained guide affixed to my back and the wonders of a reliable parachute, I did it! (yikes)!
Today, I encourage you to step out and do whatever you want to do. Simply plan it, and with wisdom…do it even when you’re afraid.
Here’s a synopsis of my journey through the eyes of my youngest.
Go, make yours happen!
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