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by Suzie Doscher
Learning how to respond to a situation rather than reacting brings huge rewards. Needless to say, it is one of those behaviour changes that are easier said than done. However, it can be achieved. Being able to respond to /act upon means you are in a mindful place - a place where you are aware of your thoughts and feelings. This means you have considered the situation and the response that best suits you. To be able to 'respond' means you are choosing your behaviour . To 'react' indicates that a button has been pushed – something triggered you not to take the time to think and consider your response. This can often leave you in a position at the mercy of others. ...Click 'Read More' below
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Too much email, too many meetings, too many nights working: What's your organizational currency?24/8/2017 By Jason T. Eder
Let's say someone in your company goes on vacation for a week. They return the following Monday and at some point you get a chance to catch up with said person. What are they going to tell you? "I had 4,100 emails this morning to go through." The problem here is the implication that 4,100 emails is directly related to that person's value within the company. If I go on vacation for a week, and I only get 200 emails while I'm gone, I must not be as important as the first person. That's the message, anyway. It's almost a bragging right of sorts at this point isn't it? Click below to read more By Susan Begeman Steiner
Energy drives progress, but what type of energy is the best? In the global conversation about the environment, we might argue the virtues of various forms of energy including solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, tidal, wave, hydroelectric or biomass. But what about with people in the workplace? What is the most powerful energy there? Various sources of energy drive people’s behavior. In the past, the energy sources we’ve paid the most attention to have boiled down to either reinforcement (money, awards, recognition) or punishment (demotion, dismissal, public humiliation). These forms of energy work in the short-term, but their effectiveness diminishes in the long-term. ...Click 'Read More' below Great article by Kevin Daum as seen on Inc.com. Full of realistic practical tips. If you start by picking the easiest one for you to follow through with you are already on the way.. add the others as time goes by..one by one. Suzie Doscher A while back, I wrote a column with tips on how to start a great day. What I neglected to mention is that the best way to make sure your day has a solid start is to have a great ending to the day before. If you finish your day stressed and worried about loose ends, it will impact your time at home as well as your sleep. String a few of these unhappy endings together and you’ll watch your productivity plummet like a rock.
You can solve this problem with a small paradigm change. Focus as much or more energy on ending your days well and you’ll start each day more rested and vibrant. Here are seven simple tips to help you finish right so you can start the next day with a clear mind and a happy heart. ... Click 'Read More' below By Suzie Doscher, Professional Executive and Life Coach Zurich
How about going out for a sail, swim, drink, run, meet friends, play with your children, talk to your partner - without your head still being full of work related information? First of all it helps to remember and accept as an important truth is: Your work is only part of your life. It is wonderful if you love what you do and have passion for your work, but do not forget that your personal life is at least as important as your work. ... Click 'Read More' below |
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