Stagnant
Recently I got feedback during my workshop called “Advancing Women in Business”. The biggest fears/challenges were: being stagnant, not moving up, not learning new things, not knowing where I want to go or what I want to do, and not being given the opportunity to advance.
It’s easy to fall into these thoughts, especially when you’ve worked for the same employer for a long time. Here are some tips that might help if you’re saying any of those phrases.
Tip 1: Being stagnant – The good news is it is up to you – no one else has control… Continue reading
Fear of Failure
When I ask my “single greatest questions” – one of which is “What is your single greatest fear regarding your business or career?” many times the answer is “The fear of failure”. Today the negative news bombarding us every time we turn around can add to our fear. We hear about all the bad things that can happen to us – and what has happened to others. It’s easy to understand that playing it safe and not taking risks is a comfortable choice for many. However, when I see the “fear of failure” as a strong fear for so many,… Continue reading
Competition!
This is a blog that ran in September of 2012. It’s fitting to run it again at the end of a month that was devoted to developing yourself and developing your business. I hope you’ll find it useful.
Does the very word scare you or energize you? Do you run a small business and the competition is a bigger business? Are you in an organization and competing for the next promotion? Is competition a threat or a motivator? Here are some thoughts about competition.
Thought one: Limit your focus. I’ve… Continue reading
Competition!
Does the very word scare you or energize you? Do you run a small business and the competition is a bigger business? Are you in an organization and competing for the next promotion? Is competition a threat or a motivator? Here are some thoughts about competition.
Thought one: Limit your focus. I’ve seen businesses and people fail because they are too focused and too concerned about their competition. It’s great to know what others are doing in the market place or at work. Use this information as a way to… Continue reading
Stagnant
Recently I got feedback during my workshop called “Advancing Women in Business”. The biggest fears/challenges were: being stagnant, not moving up, not learning new things, not knowing where I want to go or what I want to do, and not being given the opportunity to advance.
It’s easy to fall into these thoughts, especially when you’ve worked for the same employer for a long time. Here are some tips that might help if you’re saying any of those phrases.
Tip 1: Being stagnant – The good news is it is up to you – no one… Continue reading
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