It is the time of year when many are going through the performance process and are writing their self-appraisal. It is an opportunity to chronicle what you have delivered. As you write it, ensure it brings forth absolute clarity to your contributions in the context of your goals (as set with your manager if applicable). (Read more)
To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else. – Bernadette Devlin
It’s a sure thing that you’ll not finish if you don’t start. – Napolean Hill
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. William Feather
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. – Confucius
An attitude of positive expectation is the mark of the superior personality. – Brian Tracy
A significant consideration for all of us is in how we invest in relationships. I would go a step further to say it is doubly important for those who lead teams. Having the privilege of managing teams for more than twenty years I appreciate that the challenges faced together on a daily basis can serve to build relationships. However, I have found that the time you plan away from the work, in shared activities that you enjoy together, truly creates more depth in those relationships … and that matters.
Man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities. – Eric Hoffer
