Success Thought of the Day – 6/6/19
The definition of “hard work” has changed a lot over the years in many areas with the advent of technology. Embracing technology is wonderful, but it can never replace a great work ethic.
Success Thought of the Day – 6/5/19
Work towards integrating how you do right into your stream of activities. For example, you can mentor someone over lunch once a week. Another example is expanding your social media habits by finding new audiences (via hashtags or groups) aligned with your purpose, engaging and contributing.
Success Thought of the Day – 6/4/19
Work towards integrating how you do right into your stream of activities. For example, you can mentor someone over lunch once a week. Another example is expanding your social media habits by finding new audiences (via hashtags or groups) aligned with your purpose, engaging and contributing.
Success Thought of the Day – 6/1/19
Glass half full or glass half empty? Choose your approach and attitude now and then practice continually. There will be plenty of practice runs as challenges are a part of the journey.
Success Thought of the Day – 5/31/19
Absent energy, there is no movement. I fully believe that the pursuit of your passion provides endless energy. When I teach classes around Success on Your Own Terms, one of the components I discuss is the Passion Point Incubator. It always draws a few chuckles … I get it, it sounds funny. However, an incubator’s job is to protect something that is early in its life and vulnerable until it has grown to a certain state (think eggs on a farm until the chicks hatch).
Success Thought of the Day – 5/30/19
If you love what you do … take all the shots you can, as often as you can, for as long as you can.
Success Thought of the Day – 5/29/19
Be a mentor and take someone with you so they can learn real-time. Change the game by using what you have learned to improve things for the next wave of folks coming after you.
Success Thought of the Day – 5/28/19
How one deals with the obstacles is what separates the men from the boys. – Ian Schraeger While there are a number of things to consider when dealing with an obstacle, one piece of advice stands above the rest. Assess the situation and then choose your response. Rushing in, social splattering or walking away too… Read More »Success Thought of the Day – 5/28/19
Success Thought of the Day – 5/24/19
If you struggle with identifying your passion, Anderson adds “When you’re more interested in what you’re doing than going out for a drink with friends, you’ve found your bliss.” I would have said it a bit differently, but that works too!
Success Thought of the Day – 5/23/19
In the sales context or when trying to get a meeting, a “gatekeeper” is the person we view as keeping us from getting target (e.g. executive). However, let’s assume that he/she is operating with positive intent, ensuring the executive is as efficient and effective as possible, managing the calendar to priorities.Your task is simple. You need to convey that you ARE a priority because you will help that executive achieve their goals. Get the gatekeeper to understand and you may be on your way. During my career, I have made friends with many gatekeepers!
Success Thought of the Day – 5/22/19
I find that keeping score can be easy, particularly if we let others build the scorecard. While defining success is harder it is also one of the most transformative parts of our journey. Don’t gloss over it nor accept contemporary definitions as your own without examination. Give your scorecard development the just time it deserves.
