I am sure as you are reading this you can name at least one or two individuals that are top of mind as amazing people who impacted your life in some positive way.
Great leaders have figured out how to make things work better. It's their job!
Showing posts with label adversity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adversity. Show all posts
Monday, May 26, 2014
THE KEY TO BEING A GREAT LEADER
In today's world, it is so easy to pick out exceptional leaders. With a workforce that is statistically over 80% disengaged it takes a special person to connect and engage their people effectively.
I am sure as you are reading this you can name at least one or two individuals that are top of mind as amazing people who impacted your life in some positive way.
Great leaders have figured out how to make things work better. It's their job!
To lead vision and engage their team to want to fulfill what is set out in front of them. The key to being a great leader is to know what doors to open and when to close doors. Finding new opportunities or new ways of managing change and growth can be painful and frustrating. The great leaders however continually figure it out in such a way that it appears seamless and easy.
I am sure as you are reading this you can name at least one or two individuals that are top of mind as amazing people who impacted your life in some positive way.
Great leaders have figured out how to make things work better. It's their job!
Saturday, April 26, 2014
WHEN ITS TIME TO WALK AROUND
Are you the type of person who always seems to get themselves into the same type of situation, over and over again? It might be relationships woes, financial burdens, disappointing work environment, poor decision making and the list goes on.
Instead of falling into the same hole time and time again, maybe you need to figure out another way. Learning to pivot and move beyond barriers instead of creating new ones is a great goal to work towards.
What hole are you heading toward that you need to be careful not to fall in? Stop.
Get your bearings and maybe take a step back or find a new path.
Instead of falling into the same hole time and time again, maybe you need to figure out another way. Learning to pivot and move beyond barriers instead of creating new ones is a great goal to work towards.
What hole are you heading toward that you need to be careful not to fall in? Stop.
Get your bearings and maybe take a step back or find a new path.
Friday, April 25, 2014
WHEN LIFE GETS COMPLICATED
When I was a kid I loved Lego. When my kids were kids they also loved lego. What is it about Lego that you can spend hours upon hours of time playing with it?
Well, it is simple to use, the pieces fit together any way you want, and you can build a myriad of ideas.
I was thinking about how complicated life can get at times versus the contented feeling of playing lego as a child. What if, in times of overwhelm and stress, we had a plan to return to that feeling of contentment by drawing close to those things that remind us of simpler times.
If you are challenged right now, reflect on what you do well. What comes easy and brings you peace and return to there, even if for a time. There is something about rebuilding, recuperating, readjusting and rewarding yourself with things that are familiar and bring comfort.
Well, it is simple to use, the pieces fit together any way you want, and you can build a myriad of ideas.
I was thinking about how complicated life can get at times versus the contented feeling of playing lego as a child. What if, in times of overwhelm and stress, we had a plan to return to that feeling of contentment by drawing close to those things that remind us of simpler times.
If you are challenged right now, reflect on what you do well. What comes easy and brings you peace and return to there, even if for a time. There is something about rebuilding, recuperating, readjusting and rewarding yourself with things that are familiar and bring comfort.
Monday, February 10, 2014
GRIT
Grit... that's a strange word isn't it? Wikipedia defines grit as having perseverance and passion for long-term goals.
Do you need a little more grit in your life? Too often, I see people give up, right when they are on the cusp of major breakthrough.
Learning to discern whether to give up or press on is certainly part of the journey of life.
It is through grit, I have found, where one build's resiliency, understanding and a deep sense of a job well done...or a lesson well learned in some cases. Have a "gritty" day!
Do you need a little more grit in your life? Too often, I see people give up, right when they are on the cusp of major breakthrough.
Learning to discern whether to give up or press on is certainly part of the journey of life.
It is through grit, I have found, where one build's resiliency, understanding and a deep sense of a job well done...or a lesson well learned in some cases. Have a "gritty" day!
DID YOU SAY CAN"T?
I didn't think so.
You can always deal with adversity by saying NO and doing whatever you can to move past it and win! This is your life, have the courage to stand up for what you believe in. Remove negativity from your midst and embrace everything that is good and right.
Never give up on your dreams. Take a break, breathe and try, try again.
You can always deal with adversity by saying NO and doing whatever you can to move past it and win! This is your life, have the courage to stand up for what you believe in. Remove negativity from your midst and embrace everything that is good and right.
Never give up on your dreams. Take a break, breathe and try, try again.
GRACE IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY
Yesterday was an interesting day for me. Got some terrific press in the Financial Post for my new technology venture and at the same time, had to bid adieu to someone that has been speaking ill of me. It is interesting what you learn about yourself, many times more through the negative experiences.
What I continue to learn is this. There is no price large enough to see the rewards of extending grace to a situation or a person.
Rising above conflict, negativity or worry and extending not only grace to yourself but to others is a gift to learn. It also releases you from holding bitterness and anger and allows you to hold fast to the morales and values that set you apart.
Is that weakness or is that strength? Well, for me it is strength.
Today I stand thankful for the people and situations that remind me that I am on the right track. For the ones that give me the gift of seeing and refining who it is I want in my life, both in business and in my personal life and to embrace my gut instinct to know and stand true to my value system and never sway.
What I continue to learn is this. There is no price large enough to see the rewards of extending grace to a situation or a person.
Rising above conflict, negativity or worry and extending not only grace to yourself but to others is a gift to learn. It also releases you from holding bitterness and anger and allows you to hold fast to the morales and values that set you apart.
Is that weakness or is that strength? Well, for me it is strength.
Today I stand thankful for the people and situations that remind me that I am on the right track. For the ones that give me the gift of seeing and refining who it is I want in my life, both in business and in my personal life and to embrace my gut instinct to know and stand true to my value system and never sway.
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