Conversations can impact how we feel about ourselves and others, as well as who we work for and how we fit in. If you have ever left a meeting feeling unheard you will know how negatively even a brief conversation can affect you. Conversely, if you have ever emerged feeling victorious, it is quite possible that others may not be similarly overjoyed, even if they say they are onboard. The fact is, neither situation is good for business or good for you.
Why Wait til January 1st to Make a Change?
Setting a date to start a new behaviour is not an unusual way of thinking. But does it really have to be on the 1st of January? The trick to making a change is understanding the change cycle and where we stand in it. Prior to picking a day to start a new behavior, it is important to do the mental preparation necessary to be psyched up to implement the change.
Extra Curricular Activities Can Enhance “Grit”
Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, had a strong intuition that Grit is enhanced by participating in extra-curricular activities. There are countless studies suggesting that kids who are involved in extra-curricular activities have better grades, higher self-esteem, and are positioned to do better in their life in general.
Leadership Qualities You Didn’t Know You Had
Are you intimidated by leaders? Are you intimidated to be leader? Do you think that you lack the worth to deserve the title? Where does that attitude come from? Maybe you lack experience and therefore assume that if you haven’t done it before then you can’t do it. Everything you do adds to your experience.