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No Reason to Stay - Is a Good Reason to Go

27/4/2017

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by Suzie Doscher

One of the main motivators not to settle for less is 'life is too short.' Time seems to be flying by faster and faster, all the more reason to make sure you are enjoying it. Equally make sure your life offers you a sense of fulfillment. Settling for less is something everybody does at some point or another, but it is best not to make it a lifestyle!
 
Find out what you want - from having experienced what you do not want!

Settling for less means you made the choice to limit yourself and your potential. This could be seen as a waste of time, however if you learn from it, your time was not wasted. You can figure out what to do differently.
 
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20 Questions to Make Meaningful Connections / Inc.com

19/4/2017

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by Jim Haudan


In a recent article, Marguerite Ward asked: if you looked at the co-worker sitting closest to you, would be able to say what his or her favorite food or hobby is?
Research shows that having meaningful work relationships pays off and leads to greater workplace satisfaction. Ward highlights three unusual questions that a Google exec is likely to ask an employee to get to know her or him better and create more meaningful connections. The questions - which can be asked at the start of a team meeting or as part of the small talk during the first round of drinks - are:

  • What's on your bucket list?
  • What's the craziest thing that you have ever done?
  • And, What's your favorite color?

These questions don't have right or wrong answers. Rather, they're designed to spark authentic dialogue and get people to reveal something important about themselves. The goal is to help others understand what they're passionate about, what matters the most to them, and what gets them out of bed in the morning.

So, whether it's you're interviewing a prospective employee or onboarding a new member of the team, you should always start with questions that don't have exact right answers. Focus on how you can start an engaging conversation, versus conduct an intimidating interrogation.

Great questions encourage each of us to share more about ourselves and what we value most, and to listen with open ears and curiosity about our colleagues. In this mental space, people start to open up and you are able to build something authentic together.

Here are 20 open-ended questions I believe can be the key to turning any interview, ice breaker, team meeting or dinner conversation into a meaningful personal connection.
  1. What do you do when you relax?
  2. What was your dream job when you were a kid?
  3. What is the failure that you most cherish? Why?
  4. What is the most valuable thing that you own?
  5. How would you describe a perfect day?
  6. If you could go back five years in your life, what advice would you give yourself?
  7. If you wrote a book, what would the title be?
  8. If you could be any age for a week, what age would you be?
  9. What experiences have most shaped who you are today?
  10. What is your biggest fear?
  11. If you could go any place in the world right now, where would you go?
  12. If you could have one super power, which would you choose?
  13. What makes you feel most fulfilled?
  14. What are you most passionate about?
  15. What is your greatest learning from your hobbies?
  16. What's your story?
  17. What personal passion project are you working on right now?
  18. What would you like to create in the world that doesn't exist, that you would endure personal sacrifice to bring to life?
  19. What are you most proud of?
  20. What is the best question you have ever been asked?

In each case there is not right or wrong answer, only a mutual conversation that starts us on a path to appreciating the depth of talent, and often dormant human spirit that might be sitting right next to us.
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How About Some 'Me-Time'?

13/4/2017

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by Suzie Doscher
 
With the daily work schedules these days it is important to learn how to treat yourself to some neutral ‘me time’. Otherwise, you might find that your body will force you to take some time by having the flu, a sore throat or simply feeling exhausted all the time.
If you do not already know how to 
take a little time for yourself, you can only gain by learning how to schedule some.
Be patient as you learn to make this a priority. You might have to start with only five minutes per day or every other day until slowly you carve out more time for yourself.
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  1. For motivation ask yourself: “What will it be like to have some time for myself?” For example, feeling of calmer, more clear, your sense of humour returning even a sense of power in that you have been able to make yourself a priority? Maybe even a sense of better time management? You might find yourself thinking you will be a happier person, a better parent and/or partner, healthier, more energetic, more creative, or more inspired.
  2. If helpful, list bullet-points of what you will gain. These will be motivators to help you get started and stay on track. The first one could be ‘self-respect for making my well-being a priority or ‘less stress’.
  3. Consider specifically what has to change in your daily routine and schedule, such as getting up earlier, asking for some outside help, or saying “no” to gain some extra time. Until you learn how to schedule some “me” time on a regular basis you will have to create some space by saying “no” to things you might have said “yes” to in the past without thinking.
  4. If you have decided the best way forward is to ask for some help, then work out who you will ask, exactly how and when they can help, and, most importantly, what result you are hoping to gain from this help. Or, if you feel practicing saying “no” is best for the moment, then ask yourself who or what you might wish to start saying “no” to.
  5. Take one step up this ladder of change and slowly allow yourself to get used to the effects of taking some time for yourself.
  6. Remember to give yourself some credit and positivity having chosen to start making this change.
  1. Start with allowing yourself 5 to 10 minutes. As time goes by, hopefully you will be increasing this to 20, 30 or even 60 minutes per day.
  2. Ideally, you are relaxed rather than being in a “I have to” or “I should” mode. Do this when you are ready to treat yourself a little better.
  3. Sit comfortably, take a couple of deep breaths and slow yourself down.
 
Bear in mind that all changes take time and are only possible if you choose small steps that can realistically fit into an already busy day. If you find yourself slipping up, then remember, “tomorrow is a new day.”


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Simon Sinek: "How Do You Influence Senior Management? - You Do Not"

5/4/2017

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I agree with Simon Sinek's thinking on the topic.

Where do you start if you want to make some changes?

What I suggest to my clients is start with focusing on what they can influence.
  1.  Your own personal behaviour patterns
  2.  Your interpersonal actions within your team.

    . As Simon Sinek says: Start with yourself.

Suzie Doscher
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