Whether a scope of a project needs to be changed, or a smaller overlooked item need to be accounted for, don’t assume that the other side, whether a partner or a client, is not willing to help. When in doubt, always ask other people what their thoughts are on a particular need that you and your organization may have and …
Keep asking questions
Keep asking questions as they will enable you to continue learning while contributing to the process at the same time. Don’t be someone who sits in meetings and doesn’t contribute with ideas, thoughts and experiences as that is a sure way to become irrelevant and overlooked when major projects and initiatives come around. As someone who wants to grow, learn …
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.
People who don’t belong in meetings
Ahhh meetings…the place where so much time is wasted, never to be recovered again. While, in my experience, half of them are entirely useless, at times it is essential to bring the right people together to make decisions, take actions and move forward. When it comes to inviting people to join a meeting here are a few types you shouldn’t …
Your ability to anticipate is a major advantage
Anticipation is the key! Well, one of several major keys to progress and success. Your ability to anticipate the needs of your team, your boss, your organization, your industry, clients, partners…your CEO, is crucial to say the least. While it is important to be present in the moment and make progress, it is equally as important to look some 3-5 …
Don’t sweat the small stuff
99% of things don’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Keeping this in mind and in perspective it is essential to spend your time, energy, effort and resources on things that do matter. Focus on what matters and what is important, not on those who are loud and in desperate need of attention or on responsibilities which don’t really …
How to plan your day, week, month, year (no more “to do” lists)
Planning our future and our goals is something we all do across both our personal and professional lives. Planning is good, but it is utterly useless without accompanying action. Lack of commitment to continuously making progress is the single largest cause of why most of us don’t reach majority of our major goals and keep postponing them year after year …
How to pitch your project, product or service
Pitching your project, product or service is a necessary step in entering a new market or a segment. It is a necessary skill in getting the word out, in attracting investors and in staying in business in general. Furthermore, during your presentations you should be prepared for all the questions that might and will come your way. You must do …
Visualize your goals
Vvisualize your goals and setup your work environment so that they are always visible and noticeable. By doing this, you will constantly be reminded of what matters to you and what you want to accomplish this year (month, week…). When I say goals, I mean BIG goals, HUGE goals, goals that “scare” you in a sense. Select 5-8 of the …
Making important decisions
Decisions, decisions, decisions. We are faced with dozens of them each day and as such they require our attention and consideration. While majority of decisions are not of great significance to future outcomes (both personally and professionally), others can be quite influential. Decisions or choices that you need to make in collaboration with others which are also of great importance …