Inspiration
Success Thought of the Day – 4/7/21
We all need more fuel for our tanks.
Expected outcomes can be a crucial motivator but are often difficult to see amid change. Leaders must help bring that into view, both the big picture for the team and individually for the players within their unique roles.
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Success Thought of the Day – 4/5/21
We all need more fuel for our tanks.
Expected outcomes can be a crucial motivator but are often difficult to see amid change. Leaders must help bring that into view, both the big picture for the team and individually for the players within their unique roles.
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Success Thought of the Day – 4/2/21
When I think about who we are, the words that come to mind are purpose, gifts, talents, morals, values, principles, beliefs, character, and so much more. [Read More in the post]
Success Thought of the Day – 3/30/21
Working hard towards opportunities and success is one thing, but you increase your odds when you become an attractive person. So, what is the definition of an attractive person professionally? There is a common theme often heard when you ask others. It is someone that you “know, like, and trust.”
The “know” and “trust” parts seem to get addressed intuitively. People promote their skills and competencies, and people gain trust by delivering on their promises (e.g., objectives, goals, etc.). However, the “like” part can often hang out there a bit. [Read more in post.]
Success Thought of the Day – 3/29/21
When change happens, we operate in one of three spaces: the circle of control, the circle of influence, or the circle of concern. Our greatest point of leverage lies within our circle of control, followed by our circle of influence. Thus, the best strategy is to expand those to overtake the circle of concern.
Does that mean we ignore the circle of concern? Absolutely not. However, it does mean that we choose where to direct our primary energy. Expand your circles!
Success Thought of the Day – 3/24/21
Great journeys start with tons of energy and excitement—the vision, the expected outcomes.
However, great triumphs happen when we overcome adversity, fatigue, and self-doubt.
Success Thought of the Day – 3/22/21
“Are you working in the system or on the system?” That was one of the best questions a team member asked me several years ago.
As a leader, it is easy to get our hands into everything, as we want to help others be successful, drive results and pursue the organization’s purpose. However, there is a difference between the individual, in the moment efforts, and operating systems.
I liken it to a glass of water spilling on a table; if it happens once or twice, it is acceptable to grab a towel and clear it up. However, if this will be a repeated act, you need to address the real need, fix the spill’s cause, or install a “system” of trenches to catch and dispose of the water.
Give some thought to the systems you have stewardship responsibility for and make them better.