Humans are habit forming creatures. Generally we are comfortable with a predictable routine in our lives. Introduce change, we feel disruption and anxiety sets in. Even when change is introduced which would make life, work and just about anything easier, more efficient and effective, we humans reflexively fight against the change or changes. This lines up perfectly with what’s going on right here, right now. For over ten years - each week an article is sent out right here and on … [Read more...]
How Will Next Year Look Different For You?
How will next year look different for you? Sure you can’t stand it you want that Peloton...Or not! Yes I know this is too early for the New Year talking points. But wait, the stores started to decorate for Christmas, what, like after July 4th? Seriously, put the time and date now in your calendar just to think. What will you intentionally change and do differently in the New Year? Make it a point to cover your personal life and your business life and consider the answer for both. So … [Read more...]
Do You Take Personal Responsibility?
Do you take personal responsibility? For anything? For at least one single thing? In your daily life is there one thing you are ready to and then actually do step up and begin to work on to change? By far the majority of people feel they are only one person so why bother trying to change this or fix that. The majority of people would rather complain or moan and groan about a variety of issues or how others are not taking personal responsibility. Rather than to actually become involved in … [Read more...]
Where Does Change Begin?
Before diving into the answer to where does change begin... let’s applaud the news that more and more companies are recognizing, and then acting upon their recognition through their hiring practices the cultural fit of the potential hire, the social skills of the potential hire, the personality profile of the potential hire (DISC assessment, Myers Briggs, other tools) and much more. The sad news is – in reality it is a ripple in the vast ocean of companies and organizations. PLUS if there is … [Read more...]
Do You Resist Shifting?
Seriously, do you resist shifting? "If you want to make enemies try to change something." - Woodrow Wilson Let’s start with this thought – Everyone can be a leader, not everyone chooses to lead. Carley Fiorina said this to me recently in Orlando. Now one thing is for certain and tied to this statement – people do not like change – period end of story. When I go into companies to initially look around and speak with employees, I walk the work environment and see how things get done before … [Read more...]
Resolutions Without Resolve Will Not Get You Anywhere
Do you typically make a few New Year’s resolutions? It is widely known that over 50% of New Year’s resolutions are broken within the first seven days of the New Year. Another 50% of the remaining resolutions are broken by January 15 – meaning 75% of the brand new and created New Year’s resolutions are broken within the first two weeks and a day into the New Year. What are we to learn from this information? Is it that most people do not know how to create a meaningful resolution? Is it that … [Read more...]
