One of the common questions and needs that keeps coming up is centered around getting better at what we do. How do we provide greater value to those we work with. Here are a few thoughts on what one might want to pay attention to.
How to effectively communicate changes?
To start, at the very least, make them bidirectional and multimodal. Additionally, send emails, use social media, text people, go meet with them, listen, learn and answer questions.
Feedback is a gift
Feedback is a gift to be both given and received. Share what you know or have observed with those who are ready to received such feedback and be open yourself to listen to others on what you (and your teams) can do differently or better.
Reasons for change are not all equal
Making a change does not necessarily mean that what was done up until this point is bad in any way. It may simply refer to an evolution of products, services and maturity of how we approach certain needs.
Path to happiness is not always upward
Path to happiness is not always upward. Know yourself, be honest with yourself and then act accordingly in your life and career. Personal growth, advancement and improvement is not always upward bound for everyone as not everyone will want to take on additional responsibilities and changes that come with that decision. When in doubt, air on the side of true …
Are you ready for change?
Whether it is health, career or the overall business growth and success, the answer is always the same, we need to change. We need to make certain changes and sustain them for a period of time in order to realize the benefits and potential opportunities. While we should respect and learn from history we shouldn’t live there. Furthermore, we need …
I don’t know everything
Repeat after me, I don’t know everything. Now exhale, doesn’t that feel good? Being self-aware and understanding that there’s always more to learn and experience is massive for your continued grown, education and advancement. The moment you think, act or say that you know it all, your progress is done.
Challenge status quo
Challenge status quo! Now, that’s easily said, but it has to make sense, serve a purpose and be done with value and improvements in mind. In all you do, look for improvements, advancements and opportunities to contribute to a great good, one that would benefit everyone you work with. A certain path to irrelevance and becoming obsolete is lack of …
Bad employees: fire them or make them quit?
People matter the most and have the greatest impact on the organizational success and failure. It is (or should be) clear to all leaders that their primary focus needs to be on attracting and retaining top talent and that this should come ahead of policies, processes and technology which are also of great importance. However, at times, we will make …
Why are we doing it this way?
?That question mark can mean many different things, so use it carefully. As you come across areas that may need some attention and care, start with a simple question, why are we doing it this way? Do your best not to attack or offend people, but rather focus on the solutions and better ways of achieving desired outcomes. Your new …
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