Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Working Towards Realizing My Dreams...
I just spent the better part of my day, working on a report from a Board Retreat I facilitated last Sunday at Aspira ,Inc., of PA for Centro Pedro Claver, Inc. It was a labor of love, but one which I felt honored to have been asked to facilitate. This was an all day event in which a dynamic group of committed, passionate community members met to strategically plan the coming year.
Because it is my hope to grow my consulting business as well as develop and hone my skills in a variety of areas, I was happy to work on this project. This to me, is a step towards my future goals, I'm working towards realizing my dreams for the future. The opportunities are out there, you just have to keep your eyes open to them. In this case, an informal mentor of mine contacted me to facilitate this retreat. How could I say no?
Often times, we think that there is some complex formula for achieving goals or being successful, when in actuality it really boils down to a few simple things you can do:
Because it is my hope to grow my consulting business as well as develop and hone my skills in a variety of areas, I was happy to work on this project. This to me, is a step towards my future goals, I'm working towards realizing my dreams for the future. The opportunities are out there, you just have to keep your eyes open to them. In this case, an informal mentor of mine contacted me to facilitate this retreat. How could I say no?
Often times, we think that there is some complex formula for achieving goals or being successful, when in actuality it really boils down to a few simple things you can do:
- Take risks - be willing to do something you've never done before. Experience is your best teacher.
- Network - have your thirty second spiel ready and give out your business cards at every event, remember every chance meeting is a networking opportunity.
- Write it down - basically the two most valuable tools you need for success are found in any desk, drawer, home and office in America - a pen and paper. Write down what you can do, what you'd like to learn to do, set a timeline, write down those people who can help you and you will be surprised how far you get. It isn't real until you write it down!
- Remain teachable - never stop learning. Read about the things that interest you, about your field. Take classes formally and informally. Sharpen your saw and be open to new experiences.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Be The Cause, Not The Effect
A masterful motivator asks what do we want to cause to happen? What do we want to produce? People who have a hard time managing people have a hard time asking those questions b/c they're thinking about what's happening to them instead of what they're going to cause. When people see you as a cause instead of an effect, it won't be hard to teach them to think the same way...
Every decision you make is not a decision about what to do. It's a decision about who you are. When you see this, when you understand it, everything changes. You begin to see life in a new way. All events, occurences, and situations turn into opportunities to do what you came here to do. Choosing to be a producer who causes things to happen will set you apart from most other people... excerpt from 101 Ways to Motivate Others by Steven Chandler & Scott Richardson
Every decision you make is not a decision about what to do. It's a decision about who you are. When you see this, when you understand it, everything changes. You begin to see life in a new way. All events, occurences, and situations turn into opportunities to do what you came here to do. Choosing to be a producer who causes things to happen will set you apart from most other people... excerpt from 101 Ways to Motivate Others by Steven Chandler & Scott Richardson
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Season's Greetings!
With the holiday season here and a New Year fast approaching, may this time bring you pleasant memories and much happiness. I hope that your holiday season will be a time for the celebration of love, life and friendship--a time to reflect on what has transpired throughout the year, as well as new possibilities for the future.
Your dedication and support of my blog is greatly appreciated. As always, let us know what I can do to better serve your needs as I move forward together on our leadership journeys. Happy holidays!
Cacica Yve
Your dedication and support of my blog is greatly appreciated. As always, let us know what I can do to better serve your needs as I move forward together on our leadership journeys. Happy holidays!
Cacica Yve
End of the Year Career Audit
The New Year is fast approaching, and it's as good a time as any to re-evaluate your mental commitment with your employer, regardless if there has been any major changes in your career.Like most of us, our organizations have experienced changes over the past year. You may have experienced downsizing, rightsizing, reorganization, new owners, higher expectations, a new boss, a new team or perhaps a merger... Any one of these changes can impact dramatically your work environment. We all have an unspoken contract with our employers, and when there organization shifts, you need to decide if want to continue trading your performance with your employer for a fee.
Even if you have not experienced any of these changes, and your job is running smoothly along the same path, day after day, month after month, year after year, take a moment right now to examining your job and perform a career audit.
Doing this will give you the opportunity to sort through any changes, keep you from becoming complacent, and keep you in control of your career.
Each year, ask yourself:
- What four things did I really enjoy about my job last year?
- What percentage of the total job do they represent _____ %?
- What four things did I really dislike about my job last year?
- Why do I dislike these activities? What or who did they negatively affect? Why?
- Will I have the opportunity to do more of the things I like in the future? yes/no/some
- Are they the kind of things that really motivate me? yes/no
- Do the things I dislike violate my beliefs, principles or values? yes/no
- What percentage of the total job do I spend on things I dislike? ______%
- Are you excited about going into work in the morning?
- Have I come home with stories that often begin with "You would not believe what happened at work today, this place is a zoo? yes/no How often? ____ per week.
- Have people suggested to you that you get another job elsewhere? yes/no Who suggested it?
- How often do I agree with the decisions my manager made? Less than 50% of the time? More than 50% of the time?
- Have I suddenly thought to myself while in a meeting or at the office "I don't want to work with this group any longer? yes/no
- Do I feel a huge sense of relief on Fridays? yes/no
- Does my stomach tie up in knots on Sundays just thinking about work on Monday?
- How many new things did I learn this year?
- Did I enjoy my job? Or do I say things like "At least I still have a job, I should be grateful with so many people unemployed?
- Will the skills I've learned at this job be marketable elsewhere? Are they transferable?
- Has what I learned last year in terms of skills build my credibility and has it sharpened my technical specialty? yes/no
- Has my personality changed for the better or worse in the last year because of this job?
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