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"What would this look like if it were fun?" Looking for a new way to look at productivity? I recently finished 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 by Ali Abdaal and it was a great reminder to do what's important to you, and how to do that. A few key takeaways: 😊 Seriousness is overrated, incorporate play into your work. One of the reasons children learn so fast is because of their curiosity and sense of adventure. Less seriousness and more sincerity. 😊 Failure is only failure when you think it is. Positive self-talk can be powerful. Surround yourself with people who are persistent in overcoming challenges. 😊 Dig deeper to find the root cause of procrastination. Use the 5 Whys Method by asking why something isn't getting done. Then ask why again. And again. Until you get to the root cause. 😊 Instead of SMART goals, try NICE goals: Near-Term (immediate steps to take), Input-Based (focus on the process vs. the long term goal), Controllable (goals that are practical and within our control), and Energizing (integrate play into your process) A simple question to ask the next time you have to complete something you don't feel like doing - What would this look like if it were fun?

Developing High Potential Employees All business owners need to be concerned with developing their high potential employees. Focusing on the areas noted below sets the blueprint for success. Capacity - A key area to focus on for up and comers is self-awareness. Of crucial importance is the presence of the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Quick thinking and the ability to learn and maintain information is a necessity. Experience - Growing as an individual is one thing that needs to be coupled with growing a team. That is where the high potential aspect is valuable. The capacity and experience required for the development of high potential persons is the ongoing enhancement of a number of teams within the organization. Inspiration - Deeply rooted inspiration and a strong desire are essential traits for successful attainment of career and life goals. An essential partner for desire is inspiration. Motivation only gets people so far. It is inspiration that has people tackle and overcome challenges along the way.  People who have talent and an enviable track record in terms of achievement are typically high performers who exhibit both traits on their path. Each area is needed for the successful development of the high potential people within your business or organization. Need greater clarity book an appointment with me @ https://lnkd.in/grTqbh7x for additional details regarding availability. Marie-Helene & Effective Placement & Faery Godmothers

Developing High Potential Employees All business owners need to be concerned with developing their high potential employees. Focusing on the areas noted below sets the blueprint for success. Capacity - A key area to focus on for up and comers is self-awareness. Of crucial importance is the presence of the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Quick thinking and the ability to learn and maintain information is a necessity. Experience - Growing as an individual is one thing that needs to be coupled with growing a team. That is where the high potential aspect is valuable. The capacity and experience required for the development of high potential persons is the ongoing enhancement of a number of teams within the organization. Inspiration - Deeply rooted inspiration and a strong desire are essential traits for successful attainment of career and life goals. An essential partner for desire is inspiration. Motivation only gets people so far. It is inspiration that has people tackle and overcome challenges along the way.  People who have talent and an enviable track record in terms of achievement are typically high performers who exhibit both traits on their path. Each area is needed for the successful development of the high potential people within your business or organization. Need greater clarity book an appointment with me @ https://lnkd.in/gPbyQVhK for additional details regarding availability. Marie-Helene & Effective Placement & Faery Godmothers

Greg’s thought of the day! When you see a face in a cliff face, is it a sign of something, or are you just spinning your own perspective? Like all things in life, we can find things in what is in front of us, but does it have any real meaning, or just you seeing something different to how it’s meant? You can see shapes of faces, people etc in the fur of a cat, and in nature can often see faces or ankk in maps in the cliff faces. This is merely how we take what is most thought inside us, and the shape will immediately come to mind, before you see the rest of what is before us. Each person though can see something different. Such as drawings, where you can see multiple things , if you care to look, and something totally different , when you upend the drawing. This shows how our mind works, and everyone’s mind works differently. When we understand this, we are also more able to understand how others think, and what they see, as against what you see. Appreciate these viewpoints, and use what you find of others you are surrounded with , to give you a greater viewpoint than you otherwise would. Use these differences to be a better performer. By understanding their viewpoints, and thought patterns, you’ll be able to have a more understanding relationship, personally and professionally, and be able to more easily reach desired consensus, and move tasks forward, both quicker, and with higher results. Don’t judge that someone doesn’t see a face in the cliff, and you can’t see the animal that they do. Use it to create an understanding between you, so a truly collaborative achievement results. Life isn’t just about you, but you and all those you associate with. Be a team player, and learn how others think, giving them appropriate consideration and empathy. A success life is achieved through multiple collaborations at various times. Look Learn Understand Work as a team Use individualisms Succeed

“Seeing other shining with happiness, indicates you are shining “ What a powerful word! It amazingly sits with our work life mostly in team playing. Other’s success story should never be a constrains of self progress. But celebrate other’s success indicate that the individual is a positive, progressive, selfmade and already successful. Therefore, Successful never directs towards hierarchical power or money, successful means embracing life, situation and ensure growth in it. We must not box up our mindset in such way, that we are unable to see others growth. That’s straight up jealousy out of inefficiency and ineffectiveness. Contrary, a successful, positive mind will always gear up others, celebrate others. I believe this is how a team should work. Healthy competition is always on demand to identify progress. Also, it helps the team to bond together, and gives a positive push. Ensuring a healthy competitive mindset with positivity excells up productivity of team and individual. “Encouragemet” is the key. Encouraging others will always welcomes positive growth mindset.

Working with passion can lead to a number of benefits for both the individual and the organization, including: Increased productivity Passionate people are more likely to be focused and work diligently, which can lead to higher quality results. Positive attitude Passionate people are more likely to feel positive about coming to work each day, which can spread to colleagues and clients. Motivation Passionate people are more likely to be motivated to innovate and go the extra mile. Growth mindset Passionate people are more likely to be enthusiastic about learning new skills and perspectives. Stress management Passionate people are more likely to be happy at work, which can lead to fewer employees calling out and a lower likelihood of burnout. Commitment Passionate people are more likely to be invested in the success of their role. Passion can be a skill, a hobby, a cause, or an activity that resonates with you. In the world of work, passion is where your skills and interests intersect, leading to a sense of fulfillment

Greg’s thought of the day! Can you do it? This is one question that we ask others, and they ask us, with a truthful answer would be, not sure, so can you do things your asked? If you can do something, it’s because you’ve done it successfully before, but unsure, could mean either that you’ve never done it or not well, when you last attempted it. If you never attempt something new or never try something you previously failed at, then you’ll never experience anything new, and never learn or grow. If you look at something new or a previously attempted and failed task, and then think that you can’t do it, then you will also fail at this attempt! You need to look positively at everything that you do, to ensure the best possible result from your attempt. To say to yourself that you can’t do it, or unsure if you can will set you up to fail , right from the start. Be positive Bring positive results Attempt everything and try with a positive mindset Never say never Dream it Believe it Achieve it

I resisted celebrating my wins because of the following: Do you suffer from the following syndromes as well? Not celebrating our wins often comes down to a few key reasons: Constant Pursuit of Goals Many people are focused on "what’s next" rather than pausing to reflect on achievements. This mindset keeps us chasing the next milestone without acknowledging progress. Perfectionism Perfectionists may downplay their accomplishments, feeling they aren’t “good enough” or comparing them to what others have achieved. Cultural Conditioning In some cultures, humility is prized, and openly celebrating might feel like bragging. Others might view it as self-indulgent rather than necessary for motivation. Fear of Complacency Some worry that celebrating success will make them lose momentum or drive. Imposter Syndrome Many struggle to internalize their success, attributing it to luck or external factors, making celebrating feel undeserved. Neglecting the Small Wins We often wait for massive achievements to celebrate and overlook the smaller steps that contribute to the bigger picture. Modern Hustle Culture Society often glorifies being busy, pushing people to grind continuously rather than take a moment to savor accomplishments.

When you realize you are more than you thought you could be. List your categories of who you are. When you start to list them it can be a long list. So lets start from the beginning, I am a daughter, a friend, a mother, a grandmother, I am a partner to an amazing man, I am a fighter for many things but most important freedom as this is what God has given us freely, I am a worshiper, I am a leader, a co worker, a mentor, a coach, an agent, a manager and I lead by example. For the things not many know I am a quiet thinker, I over analyze things, I get disorganized, I get distracted, I can things personally, I can be emotional. I am know there are many more things I can add to this list. Now once you start to look at all of you, you will notice the strengths, the weaknesses and the vulnerability. I come to realize I am not in this journey alone I have God, my fiancé, my children, my grandchildren, my parents(only dad left and my stepmom) I have my co workers, my friends and I have those who do not wish me well or success. Let me tell you how happy and proud I am of my team today, I had to ask one of my managers to take an interview for me as I had to deal with a technical issue with an application that was important to get resolved. Best part of growing as a Manager is not to be afraid to ask for help, this is extremely difficult for me and as I grow I am getting better this is a weakness I have and as I grow and overcome this weakness it will build me more strength as a Leader. Remember to thank the leaders you work with as they are important to your teams growth. I ask you do this self reflection, you do not have to post it publicly but do it to see your strengths, weaknesses and area of growth. It can be very eye opening and rewarding at the same time. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and my God bless you all with love, happiness and success.

Challenges in professional life is hidden blessing . Infact , they are opportunities to manifest knowledge , skill and ability - Competence. One should embrace challenge . Doing so one would either be successful or enrich his knowledge - win win situation. Courage , Commitment , Character , Competence and Collaborations are ingredients for overcoming Challenges. Courage : knowing adverse consequences , ready to take up risk by crushing fear of failure. Committnent : Attitude of not not giving up at any situation and seamless effort till completion of task . Character : being firm and fair in all endeavours & situations Competence : Equipped self with all facts, figures and information . Ability to anticipate and being proactive Collaborations : identification of resources around and ability to reach out and collaborate with them efficiently . Experience you give creates the belief people hold . Give your best, creat strong positive belief in the mind of people around you!! 😊 success is journey not destination . Have good day !!