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The Personality Trait That’s Holding You Back…
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~Lao Tzu
You need to speak up. Gone are the days when you can sit back and wait to be seen. To be promoted. Refraining to speak up makes you Invisible. It makes you feel stuck. It makes you a door mat; stressed the muse.
One of Jim Collins leadership trait discussed in his book Good to Great, tells more about the exemplary trait of humility. But these days when our society is all about the self, it is still very important to remain humble. But while being humble, it is also essential to self-promote. Amidst the ‘self-noise’, those who tarry to share achievements and accomplishments, tend to get left behind. Gone are the days when we do things and wait to be recognized. As sad as it is to say it… those days are fast disappearing. Individuals tend to act, then apologize after.
Today in our Selfie-society, we must self-promote. We must stand up; we must stand out; or we will be stood up.
Speak up.
Cheers!
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Do Not Disturb…
What Are You Most Passionate About?
The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them. ~George Bernard Shaw
When Brian Tracy asked Entrepreneurs to share what they were most passionate about, one replied “nothing“. Tis sad. We all have something that we are good at. If you find that you are unable to identify your passion, seek help. You will find that life is more meaningful when you get the courage to go out and do what you have always wanted to do. Don’t just waste it and Wrinkle away.
As many other enthusiasts chimed into respond, here I share excerpts as they spoke about their passion.
- Better life
- Helping others
- Diamonds
- Coaching/Teaching
- Changing my life
- Job
- Latin American Dancing and wealth
- Filmmaking
- Life
- Fashion
- University
- My Future
- Growth
- Doing something I love to provide a better future for my family
- Being alive
- Learning new things and improving things in my life
- Financial Freedom
- My Dream
- Helping Suffering Children
- Nothing
- Success
- Architecture
- Giving Back
- Self improvement
- Helping others discover the possibilities around them
- My children
- Business Entrepreneurship, Cash, Money
- Speaking and changing the paradigms of humanity
- Art
- People and Music
- Preserving Classic Cars
- Law
- Adding Value to the World
- God and Goals
- People and places
- Traveling
- Making a Difference in the world
What are you most passionate about? Does any of the above resonate with you and Provoke a response? Do share!
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Try New Things…
Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes but when you look back everything is different? ~C.S. Lewis
I dare you! Without hesitation she jumped off the cliff fully clad into the menacing waters below. “Way cool!!” her friends screamed.
Just think about that situation. How often do we act like that in our lives (well not to jump off a cliff which is a bit extreme), but do we dare to try new things? To step out; to take that leap that we are so afraid of?
I dare you… is a challenge to do something at hand.
Amidst the Noise that exists, reflect on C.S. Lewis quote about how things change. Our tasks come and go…day-in-day-out. Months pass; and before we know it…years. We look back and realize that everything is different. Yet for many of us, things still remain the same. Our dreams, goals, entrepreneurial, and career aspirations remain at a stand still. We tremble at the sight of the raging waters below, afraid to jump!
On the flip side there are those who step forward, take the leap, and discover triumphs they never knew existed! In order to be successful, you have to be motivated! And motivation comes from within! Enter self-efficacy which means the belief an individual has in him/herself to do things they never dreamed they could do. Essentially, self-efficacy reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behavior, and social environment.
People with Low Self-Efficacy
- See challenges as threats
- Withdraw from difficult tasks
- Have lower aspirations
- Weaker commitment to goals
- Focus on limitations and failures
- Give up quickly in the face of challenges
People with High Self-Efficacy
- See challenges as goals to be mastered
- Set challenging goals and maintain commitment
- Sustain efforts in the face of failure in order to achieve
- Learn and grow from failures and try again….never give up
Most if not all of us act in some capacity of leadership, be it in the workplace, or as a parent, teacher, or peer. In so doing we exert significant impact on those we have influence. Parents, impact a child’s self-efficacy when they provide an environment that stimulates the child’s curiosity and allows them to master their experiences.
A teacher’s confidence in his/her own abilities to teach can impact how successful his/her students will be.
Peers model each other’s experiences. She did it and therefore I can; or the converse, he did it and failed. Therefore if I try, I too will also fail.
You Can Totally Do This
Formally, there are 4 factors that influence Self-Efficacy:
- Performance Accomplishment considers mastering (your)self.
- Vicarious experience observes others experiences. If others succeed, then I can succeed. If others fail, I will fail too.
- Verbal persuasion as in “you can totally do this“; or you can’t do this, or that.
- Physiological which occurs through physical sensation such as how you feel. For example, we are scared of public speaking. We become anxious and portray the belief that we are going to fail. On the other hand, we feel anxious but the anxiety does not portray feelings of failure but that of excitement and achievement that we are going to do well.
Are You Where You Want To Be In Life?
Now take the time to think about your dreams, goals and aspirations. Are you where you want to be in life? Dig deep into your inner being and find that motivation… deep down because it exists. Bring it to the forefront of your mind. Start thinking positive thoughts like “I can do this!” Then Grasp the things you need to take the first step. If you need help, connect with a mentor, or a friend who has your back, or get a coach. But whatever you do, don’t let the next time you look back, you are standing still.
Make that daring move to start today. I dare you!
Need help? Lets connect.
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The Wonders of Travel…
If you think travel is dangerous, try routine.
Step out of your comfort zone into Uncompromising Wonder
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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.
Need help? Lets connect.
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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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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.
Cheers!
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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!
