Passion : Do what you are passionate about
Work: Work hard and have fun
Good: Get really good at what you do
Focus: Focus, Focus, Focus
Push: Push yourself
Serve: Serve something that people need
Idea: Have an idea
Persist: Through it all persist.. remember we will all have to face
CRAP
Criticism
Rejection
A-holes
Pressure
TED; Rich St. John
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/richard_st_john_s_8_secrets_of_success.html
Showing posts with label Leadership development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leadership development. Show all posts
Friday, April 17, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Why should I or anyone Coach? What is the big deal?
Recently I have run into the challenge of understanding the core reasons why I am in the business of coaching. All the typical reasons surfaced, such as: I would like to help people, would like all leaders to realize their full potential, etc. All true. However, something occured to me today that is much more in line with the truth.
I'd like to start a revolution!
A leadership revolution.
A world where leaders inspire, support, listen, encourage and motivate people. Coaching provides a kind of unconditional support that most people never have the privilage of experiencing. I would like to create a major impact with leaders across the world in all organizations in the way they lead and treat their people. My goal is to create a package, service and system that is accessable to all leaders that desire this change. I would like employees to lobby for their leaders to make these changes in order to create workplace environments that are enjoyable and pleasurable.
All leaders deserve to make the necessary behavioural changes to enjoy health relationships at work and at home, while gaining the skills and know how to cope with a hectic work and family life.
Ultimately I would like to create a leadership revolution, adding value to all companies that participate through the following areas.
Increase employee support and motivation
Employees will feel validated and supported
Leaders will increase their E.I. by practicing their newly gained behavioural changes.
Leaders will be able to use these techniques to put their people through similar programs
Leaders will increase their personal happiness
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Truth be told, most leaders have the practical skills, education, training experience. In my experience as a manager the real reason people are let go has nothing to do with tangible skills that can be taught, and everything to do with attitude, standards, and overall likeability.
In this competitive market, the edge you have is not only going to be how many technical course you have taken, but more importantly your emotional intelligence.
CHEERS to a new future, where people enjoy going to work everyday.
I'd like to start a revolution!
A leadership revolution.
A world where leaders inspire, support, listen, encourage and motivate people. Coaching provides a kind of unconditional support that most people never have the privilage of experiencing. I would like to create a major impact with leaders across the world in all organizations in the way they lead and treat their people. My goal is to create a package, service and system that is accessable to all leaders that desire this change. I would like employees to lobby for their leaders to make these changes in order to create workplace environments that are enjoyable and pleasurable.
All leaders deserve to make the necessary behavioural changes to enjoy health relationships at work and at home, while gaining the skills and know how to cope with a hectic work and family life.
Ultimately I would like to create a leadership revolution, adding value to all companies that participate through the following areas.
Increase employee support and motivation
Employees will feel validated and supported
Leaders will increase their E.I. by practicing their newly gained behavioural changes.
Leaders will be able to use these techniques to put their people through similar programs
Leaders will increase their personal happiness
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Truth be told, most leaders have the practical skills, education, training experience. In my experience as a manager the real reason people are let go has nothing to do with tangible skills that can be taught, and everything to do with attitude, standards, and overall likeability.
In this competitive market, the edge you have is not only going to be how many technical course you have taken, but more importantly your emotional intelligence.
CHEERS to a new future, where people enjoy going to work everyday.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Increase your leadership ability with two simple tips!
These two tips of the day are gauranteed to improve your ability to be a better leader. If you are serious about improving your skills as a leader take note of the following two tips. I bring them as an interpretation from my virtual mentor "Marshall Goldsmith", who is considered one of the top executive coaches in the world.
Tip # 1.) Say Thank You...We all know it is standard ettiquette to say these two words. The power in this tip is to say it in situations when you would least expect. How many times has someone offered a suggestion or a comment and you responded with some kind of a comment that could have been replaced with "Thank You, I appreciate your feedback?" or just a simple...Thank You!
Example A: Your assistant brings up a suggestion on a new marketing project you are putting together. Immediately you recognize the suggestion and say, thats a great idea but...blah blah blah...my idea is better,(get the picture?)
A simple Thank You, for your suggestion. Or even better I appreciate your feedback. Would work just fine and take away the judgement of the situation. It would turn the turf into neutral ground. Powerful stuff.
Example B: A member of your team has been working day and night. Putting in long hours, and consistantly coming up with solutions, while maintaining a positive attitude. When do you say Thank You? The answer is simple, RIGHT NOW~! There is no harm in Thanking now and Thanking later as well. There is however a little harm potential when you wait to long. People may begin to harbour the feeling that you are not grateful, and during this process suffer unnecessary stress. Do yourself and your team a favour, say THANKS~ Grattitude is the best policy now and always. Consider this the law not the acception.
Tip # 2.) Apologize: Yes, it is o.k. to show you are human~ Recognize areas of weakness, apologize, let people know you are going to try to do better. Check your results. If you set yourself up as someone who is never wrong, you set yourself up for disaster. If you have been a terrible listener, if you lash out regularly and it is obvious apologize. If it is very clear you need to apologize, then you can imagine just how important this is. If you are unsure, then do a blind feedback. Get some good questions out to your people about your leadership, don't ask for names ask for honesty. Go from there.
I hope sharing these tips can help you in your journey to becoming a strong leader.
If you would like more information or just a chat..please feel free to e-mail me or comment any time.
Feedback~ Suggestions + Critique are all WELCOME...and
THANK YOU FOR READING~
Tip # 1.) Say Thank You...We all know it is standard ettiquette to say these two words. The power in this tip is to say it in situations when you would least expect. How many times has someone offered a suggestion or a comment and you responded with some kind of a comment that could have been replaced with "Thank You, I appreciate your feedback?" or just a simple...Thank You!
Example A: Your assistant brings up a suggestion on a new marketing project you are putting together. Immediately you recognize the suggestion and say, thats a great idea but...blah blah blah...my idea is better,(get the picture?)
A simple Thank You, for your suggestion. Or even better I appreciate your feedback. Would work just fine and take away the judgement of the situation. It would turn the turf into neutral ground. Powerful stuff.
Example B: A member of your team has been working day and night. Putting in long hours, and consistantly coming up with solutions, while maintaining a positive attitude. When do you say Thank You? The answer is simple, RIGHT NOW~! There is no harm in Thanking now and Thanking later as well. There is however a little harm potential when you wait to long. People may begin to harbour the feeling that you are not grateful, and during this process suffer unnecessary stress. Do yourself and your team a favour, say THANKS~ Grattitude is the best policy now and always. Consider this the law not the acception.
Tip # 2.) Apologize: Yes, it is o.k. to show you are human~ Recognize areas of weakness, apologize, let people know you are going to try to do better. Check your results. If you set yourself up as someone who is never wrong, you set yourself up for disaster. If you have been a terrible listener, if you lash out regularly and it is obvious apologize. If it is very clear you need to apologize, then you can imagine just how important this is. If you are unsure, then do a blind feedback. Get some good questions out to your people about your leadership, don't ask for names ask for honesty. Go from there.
I hope sharing these tips can help you in your journey to becoming a strong leader.
If you would like more information or just a chat..please feel free to e-mail me or comment any time.
Feedback~ Suggestions + Critique are all WELCOME...and
THANK YOU FOR READING~
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