Courage
Fear, lack of confidence, risk aversion are fairly common themes among those feeling “stuck” or worse yet “trapped” in their current career. I often hear people wanting a change but not knowing where to start. I also hear individuals falling “victim” to their circumstances.
It’s not so important that you know what your end game is, you know what your goals are or your path is all laid out. What is important is to take action – no matter how small an action to get yourself moving forward. Following are some tips to start the process.
Tip 1: You’re in… Continue reading
Say it, believe it, become it!
I’ve attended, listened to and read all kinds of self development and motivational seminars, tapes and books. Almost every one has something about self talk. What we say to ourselves is what we believe and what we will become – or what we are. Easy concept!
Taking an easy concept like self talk and using it to personal advantage can be difficult. The reason is our thoughts are routed in habits. Most of my behavior is routed in habits. Habits are great – they save so much time and energy. Habits can also keep me from trying new things, thinking… Continue reading
You don’t have to say a word!
When you want to get a message across sometimes you don’t have to say a word. Body language makes up 55% of communication, 38% is your tone of voice and only 7% is words.
Think about the last time you prepared for a difficult conversation. How much time did you spend on crafting just the right words to say and how much time did you spend thinking about how you wanted to deliver the conversation? If you’re like me, I spent more time on the words – which I didn’t use anyway.
Here are some simple tips to come… Continue reading
Picky Boss
“My boss is driving me crazy!” “He picks at everything I do!” “I can’t seem to do anything right in the eyes of my boss!”
Does any of those statements sound familiar? Are you saying those things? The number one reason people leave their jobs is their boss.
Before you head out the door, or worse – stay and become miserable, try the following steps. Be warned, many people feel really uncomfortable when they are talking to people in authority – which in this case is your boss. You may be pretty nervous,… Continue reading
I can do everything!
Yes you can – which can confuse everyone.
Yes you can – which can leave you exhausted.
Yes you can – and not very well.
You own your own business and you’re just starting out. It’s a scary time and you want as much business as you can possibly have. You… Continue reading
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