Earlier this week we had a lively debate in the Let’s Talk on Emotional Distraction. One of the areas we discussed what the structure of relationships and particularly, the areas where difference can interrupt the relationship. I first wrote about this a few months back in Diagnosing Relationship Problems.
In my experience, often it is the behaviour of other people that starts to trigger negative emotions, and they can disguise other differences and set the scene for stress and angst. Read More
When you aspire to great achievement, and lofty levels, begin with the bigger picture.
This means, having your own personal vision of what you intend to deliver. Not merely being a great leader, or a collaborator or some such noble aims. These are important, but in most senior stakeholders' minds, they are trumped by results. So, what actual results are you aiming to deliver with all that leadership ability?
Few people I begin to coach have got this nailed. Read More
When it comes to remarkable achievement, it is never possible to know the how until you have arrived. Most times, at the beginning, it doesn’t even look feasible.
If you fret or worry about the how too soon, you’ll never get moving, and never find the way to make it happen.
The most important investment of your time and energy is on creating a crystal clear vision of what you want to achieve. Then, convincing yourself that (by hook or by crook) you will achieve it, with unshakeable conviction. Read More
The biggest problem with introverts is that they identify with being an introvert.
They say:
And many similar things that serve only one purpose, even if they don’t realise it. Read More
It would be reasonable to assume that you and your boss have the same agenda, when it comes to you work. However, your priorities may well be different.
Here’s a quick test you can do.
Quick as you can, jot down the top 3-5 items on your agenda. Make sure to write them down in priority order. Which is most important?
Beliefs are everything.
Beliefs shape everything you do.
Your performance is totally influenced by what you believe.
The feedback you get is down to other people’s beliefs, yet how you receive said feedback, is down to your beliefs.
Events happen.
Read MoreWhatever your views on the current global crisis, all things must come to an end. How the end affects you, and what comes after, to a large extent, is up to you. You can write your own story, far more than you may realise.
However, one thing I can promise you, is that having a rock-solid reputation will help you make the best of what is to come, for seven main reasons. Read More
Bosses come and go, and with increasing frequency.
One of my clients is getting ready for their first meeting (interview?) and another is preparing for a potential departure, so I thought it worth sharing a few thoughts on this topic.
There are three things to think through in this situation… Read More
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