I want to be the boss! – Part 2
This is second in a series of blogs for those who want to start their own business. If you’ve decided you’re committed, and not just interested, to starting your own business read on.
Question: 6 frogs sit on a lily pad, one decides to jump off – how many are left?
Answer: 6 frogs
So often people decide on something but forget or fail to take any action about it. It’s important that you take action – no matter how small – toward your goal. If you don’t take any action – physically – nothing… Continue reading
It’s not fair!
My husband and I have had the opportunity to play golf around the world. For the amount of time and money that we have spent, we should be much better. Golf courses are in beautiful places and walking 18 holes is great exercise – like walking in a lovely park. I’ve learned a lot about myself and lessons that apply to business.
See if any of these situations applies to you?
Lesson 1: Even if you hit a great shot, the ball can go in a bunker (sand trap). In your career you can do… Continue reading
Energy Drain
Do you feel exhausted at the end of the day? Middle of the day? Beginning of the day? Read the blog post before this one if you feel like a ping pong ball. Getting that game under control is a great step to shoring up some drains.
Here are some additional drains that can be turned into boosts.
To do list: Super way to stay organized! Remember to just have one (one life, one list). When you complete something on your list and you cross it off – your list can become overwhelming… Continue reading
Ping Pong
Do you ever feel like a ping pong ball being bounced around every day? Think about your actions. Who are you rewarding? Disrupters or schedulers? How are you training people to interact with you? Do you give your attention to squeaky wheels? Whose agenda is it anyway – yours or are you allowing it to be someone else calling the shots?
Factoid: If you’re looking at emails as they come in you are allowing someone else to manage your time.
Factoid: If you’re looking at texts as they come in you are… Continue reading
Exceptional Performance
Exceptional performance is not a one time event. It is something to work on and add to every day. Perhaps that sounds exhausting? Too much work?
It’s really very easy. You’re performing anyway, so why not make it exceptional? Here’s the challenge, pick one of the following each week to be exceptional. Don’t forget to let your boss know.
Quality of Work – Polish your apple! Your work demonstrates attention to specific directions; is accurate, thorough, and presentable; and is concise and timely.
Initiative and Creativity – Expand your thoughts. You are… Continue reading
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