It’s July 17th, and today is my birthday so I have been doing a bit of reflecting on the past year of my life and what I have accomplished (or haven’t, yet) during that time. This is a great process to go through as it helps highlight what you have done thus far and to also assess your progress towards …
When it’s time to go, leave gracefully
Sooner or later, a moment will come when it is time move onto new opportunities in order to continue to grow, learn and advance. When this time arrives do your best to stay focused on present and even more importantly on your future. Leave past where it belongs, behind you and don’t burn any bridges on your way out. No …
You are not allowed to quit!
Are you in pursuit of a lifelong goal? Is it getting tough to get there? Have you started doubting yourself and are you considering settling for something less? Are you thinking about giving up? Well…you won’t and here’s why. You are not allowed to quit going after what you truly want and what you truly see as your goal. You …
You get what you pay for
When making enterprise decisions look beyond the initial cost and consider total cost of ownership (TCO), usability and user experience. While current cost is an important line item it shouldn’t be the main (or only) factor to consider when deciding which systems or services to implement or who to hire and promote. Look at the overall value that particular enterprise …
Is your team providing strategic value?
Every once in a while do a complete assessment of your and your team’s contributions to the overall mission, vision and purpose of the organization that you work for. During this process, ask yourself, are you providing strategic value? Are you contributing (directly or indirectly) to the main cause and main reason why all of you are there? If the …
Give people your undivided attention
Wherever you may be, especially when in smaller groups, please provide your colleagues and coworkers the respect that you would expect in return. Give them your undivided attention, focus on what they are saying and the message or need that they are conveying at that time. Focusing your attention on them demonstrates your commitment to their need and clearly displays …
It’s OK to say NO
If you really don’t want to do something let the other person know right away. Be sincere and straightforward and say no to things and plans you have no interest in being a part of. Saying no can be liberating, empowering and will definitely let others know where they stand with you which is what we all want anyway – …
The value of good advice
The value of good advice comes in its honesty, truthfulness and sincerity. Whether you like it or not, it is important to value advice based on facts from those you trust and believe in. Similarly, when asked to provide advice do so honestly and sincerely, even if the other person may not like it or may not be what they …
Engage, listen, learn then lead
Embrace the ideas of others, invite and enable all to share their opinions, ideas and suggestions as only then you will begin to align and improve. Additionally, if your ideas get challenged (in a professional and respectful manner) publicly, appreciate and respect people’s ideas and suggestions and take them under advisement. Finally, don’t be vindictive towards those who respectfully present …
Follow your dreams
Work is only a part of your lives, but yet it takes so much of them for so long that we owe it to ourselves to be honest how we feel while there and adjust accordingly. If you are unhappy and not near retirement please perform an assessment of your needs and qualities and focus on that nexus of what …