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22 Health and Well Being Quotes for Encouragement

We all need encouragement for our health and well being in difficult and challenging times. Here are twenty-two quotes that represent life balance, health, well being, happiness and success in life.  As a result, may you be encouraged and more hopeful amidst your trials and good times in life.

12 Quotes that Encourage Health and Well Being“The really important thing is not to live, but to live well… and to live well means the same thing as to live honourably or rightly.” – Socrates“The body loves routine. Try to eat, sleep, and so on at the same times every day in order for the body to function at its optimum efficiency. The body loves consistency.” — Theresa Hearn Haynes“The cheerful mind perseveres, and the strong mind hews its way through a thousand difficulties.” – Swami Vivekananda“A sad soul can be just as lethal as a germ.” – John Steinbeck“Remain calm, because peace equals power.”- Joyce Meyer“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish proverb“The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil.“The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.” – Mother Teresa“He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.” – Chinese Proverb.“To insure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” – William Londen“If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.” – Elbert Hubbard“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed, blogger10 More Health and Well Being Quotes“He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.” — Arabian proverb“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” L.R. Knost“True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.” — William Penn“In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.” – Unknown“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honouring them.”– Kristi Ling“Take care of your body.  It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” — L.R. Knost“Over the past two decades, extensive research all over the world has shown that laughter has a positive impact on various systems of the body. Most noteworthy is laughter’s ability to unwind the negative effects of stress: the catalyst for many of our health problems.” – Dr Madan Kataria,Meditation is a huge part of a healthy lifestyle. Many successful people “swear by its effects.” – Venkat“What is more, there is increasing evidence that cultivating positive mental states like kindness and compassion definitely leads to better psychological health and happiness.” — Dalai LamaPulling It All Together

In conclusion, good health and well being lead to a more satisfying and happy life.  It is my wish and prayer that you have it.

Also, do you want more success in life? See this complimentary guide and assessment on habits of people of health, well being and success: Success Practices Assessment and Guidebook.

In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Over 130 micro-learning and career advancement resources at your fingertips!

Finally, do you want to accelerate your leadership success? Go here for Rick’s Superstar Leadership eBook.

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How to GET Feedback When You Are the Leader

Without consistent feedback a manager operates blindly. When you are the manager, it can be down-right difficult to get candid critiques or compliments that are not coated with ulterior motives or filtered by fear. Your team does not want to tell you something that might put them on your “bad side”, so they choose to tell you that which is more likely to land them on your “good side”.

Getting honest-to-goodness feedback from reports is not as easy as one might think. Yet, here is the thing: it is pivotal to a leader’s success and development. Not only that, but it is also necessary for a team’s success and development. The better the manager becomes, the better the team becomes. Exceptional leaders live this out; they know that it is their job to request feedback.

Hearing the feedback

Most leaders wait to see if feedback comes their way; not only that, but typically, they hope it does not. If it does, it forces them to act or be accountable – in ways that they never really wanted. Controlling leaders do not want it and shut it down when it comes. One sales executive told me he had an open-door policy. Later that week, I noticed a sales manager go in his office. I overhead the executive yell: “Why are you interrupting me over this? If you cannot handle it, I will find someone who can.”

If you are wondering which camp you belong to, ask yourself now: What have I done in the last week to solicit feedback from my direct reports? Requesting feedback is ACTION-ORIENTATED. You must do something if you want to know what to do better. Are you worried that the report of your reports is not going to be all that remarkable? That is understandable.

The great news is that just by asking the questions and valuing the answers you are communicating a whole different kind of message to your team. You are becoming a better leader just by asking for their insights. Do you see how simple this is? This takes a lot of courage and humility, but it is leaps and bounds above any other feedback soliciting approach. ASK and LISTEN. Keep encouraging your team to tell you the truth. Keep honoring their honesty. Keep creating a space that protects people’s opinions. If you want to become the leader your team longs to follow you need to know what it would take for them to collaborate with you. Plus, you will gain new ideas and bolster your team’s commitment to excel.

Acting on the feedback

Here is an example: Dave is CEO of a business of about 250 employees. As a leader he believes in people and their potential. So, he asks his employee team for formal feedback 2-3 times a year through individual departments meetings. Furthermore, he starts by explaining his vision and high expectations for their performance. He adds that all employees should expect the best from him, too. Then, he facilitates a session seeking ideas, and what they like or do not like about how he runs the business. In addition, he writes the comments on a flipchart, clarifies where needed and replies with thank you. Also, he schedules office hours for people to meet with him one on one or in small groups.

After a couple of weeks, Dave holds the department meetings again. This time he summarizes what he heard, entertains questions, and reviews what he will do or will not do and why. Dave’s business has employee turnover 5x below industry averages, a waiting list of people who want to work with him. He is also a leader in his market every year in sales, profit, and customer service. Robert Kiyosaki says, “Critics only make you stronger. You must look at what they are saying as feedback. Sometimes the feedback helps, and other times, it’s just noise that can be a distraction.”

Pulling It All Together

In reality, managers are always getting feedback in subtle ways from employees. The key is if they are paying attention to it. By asking for feedback regularly from others (co-workers and the boss, too), listening to it and acting on it, leaders are more apt to create a culture of trust. This type of feedback increases leadership effectiveness. It will also foster a team that is more committed to becoming better in an honest and open environment.

In conclusion, soon receiving and hearing feedback will feel as natural as a wind that blows on a warm summer afternoon. Remember these words by Ken Blanchard, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”

Also, are you committed to your team’s success? If so, see this complimentary Coaching for Results eBook.

In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Over 130 micro-learning and career development resources at your fingertips!

Finally, do you want to accelerate your leadership success? Go here for Rick’s Superstar Leadership eBook.

 

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21 Traits for Leading by Example: Rate Yourself

Early in my career at a seminar the facilitators talked about “leading by example.”  I asked myself, “What do they really mean by that?”  Later a couple of courses it was mentioned. Yet, none of the trainers or facilitators ever specifically said, “Here’s what it means in detail…”  So, I made it a quest to learn and define it.

Over time, I noticed that managers often had a glazed look in their eyes when I would say to “lead by example.” The phrase had become a platitude, like “communicate better.”  I added discussions in leadership meetings and coaching sessions, to hear from others and find out what they thought it meant. Eventually I made a list of traits I had learned from those experiences. Below are those traits. Why not use this list to check yourself and/or your current boss?

Leading by Example Assessment

If you are a manager or an aspiring one, how do you know if you are leading by example? Here are 21 specific traits to benchmark yourself. Use a scale of 1-6. Mark a 1 if it is very infrequently like you, 6 means it is very frequently like you. Answer as you think others would see you, not how you would want to be.

YOU…

_____lead with integrity._____conduct your life/business honestly._____share a compelling vision for your team._____follow-up on your commitments._____live in such a way that your behavior and values match._____do what you ask your team to do by demonstrating and coaching._____treat all people respectfully._____do not need to drop names, situations, or events in conversations to impress people._____strive to do the right thing, not the expedient thing._____stay honorable to your values and what is right, even when under pressure or temptation._____admit mistakes and apologize._____include humor in your work but not poor taste in humor._____are quick to praise and give recognition to others._____do your best on any given day and encourage others to do so as well._____deal with everyone fairly and stay away from favoritism._____show true enthusiasm for your work and goals._____communicate positively with people at any level._____offer constructive criticism–no biting negativism!_____are a good listener, even if another’s views are different from       your own._____know that you do not know it all, so you keep learning, and you provide regular opportunities for your team to do so as well._____understand that what you do is more powerful than what you say, so you walk the talk and practice what you preach.Assessment Review

Identify your top 4-5 leading by example strengths. Also, pick two areas for improvement where you rated yourself lower. Ask yourself, “What did I learn or re-learn from this brief assessment?” 

Nelson Mandela: Leading by Example

Nelson Mandela had a huge problem as President of South Africa. How could he help his country heal from apartheid and achieve reconciliation? He did it by leading by example. He stated, “Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace.” He also encouraged black South Africans to get behind their hated national rugby team, the Springboks. Leading by example, Mandela championed the team during the 1995 Rugby World Cup hosted by South Africa. He developed a supportive relationship with Francois Pienaar, an Afrikaner and team captain.

As a result, the team rose to the occasion and beat New Zealand to win the championship. While presenting the trophy to Pienaar, Mandela wore a Springbok’s jersey with Pienaar’s #6 on the back. This act was a huge step forward, and Mandela-leading by example as servant-won the hearts of millions of white South African rugby fans.

Pulling It All Together

I have discovered that managers who do not lead by example as described above, generally do not build strong, high performing teams. They tend to have higher employee turnover, lower customer service, unsustainable positive results, and less employee engagement. While your leadership experiences may or may not be on a national scope like Mandela, how you lead will determine your success. Without genuinely modeling the way, managers are doomed to mediocrity or failure.  Albert Schweitzer said, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing.”

Also, are you committed to your team’s success? If so, see this complimentary Coaching for Results eBook.

In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Over 130 micro-learning and career development resources at your fingertips!

Finally, do you want to accelerate your success by leading by example? Go here for Rick’s Superstar Leadership eBook.

 

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The DNA of a New Species of Leaders

A new species of leaders emerged in recent years. They are out there. Are you one? Revolutionary change is brewing. A radical transformation germinated from the dead works of corporate fraud and political fat cats. Employees are tired, frustrated and fed up with many of the leaders of today. Distrust and resentment reigns. According to Edelman’s Trust Barometer, more people distrust in business because of economic and social inequalities. People do not trust companies and it is becoming increasingly challenging to rebuild credibility.

Business, if not world leadership, is at a precipice. Will the old guard continue to dominate in their greedy, selfish, unethical manner? Or will employee and customers alike become even more restless, disengaged and maybe revolutionary in thought or action, and demand a wholesale leadership change?

A new species of leaders is arising. In nature, geneticists call this sympatric speciation. The professional DNA of these leaders is unique. It is not about profit, promotion, or political gain. It is about the need, and selfless service to do the right thing. Protect the planet. Feed the hungry. Heal the sick. Give jobs to the unemployed. Pay fairly. Help those in trouble. Coach. Lift up, do not leave behind. Share the wealth, do not hoard it.

Three People Who Define the New Species of Leaders Dan Price 

Price raised the pay to $70,000 minimum per employee at his 120-person company called Gravity Payments. Dan had always prided himself on treating people well. One day a few years ago, an employee told him, “You are ripping me off.” After hearing the person out and doing some soul searching, Dan cut his salary and raised the pay of employees. He is now a crusader against income inequality. Yahoo corporate executive Tammi Kroll quit her high paying job to work at Gravity because she said, “I spent many years chasing the money. Now I am look for something meaningful and fun.” Since Price implemented his plan sales growth and profits doubled. Therefore, his investment in people is paying off.

Arthur T. Demoulas

Mr. Demoulas is the beloved CEO of Market Basket, a grocery store chain of 70 locations and 25,000 employees in the NE United States. He was ousted as the organization’s leader a few years ago, by other members of his family who had more stock, prompting all the employees to protest and go on strike even though they had no union. Other owners wanted to close some stores, raise prices, reduce pay, and cut benefits to increase profitability. (Sound familiar?)  Mr. Demoulas paid above industry average, as well as established a retirement fund that added 15% of annual pay each year for employees. He remembers employees’ names and their sick relatives and offers higher education stipends. After an eight-month battle, he purchased 50.5% of the stock to regain control and save the company. As a result, it is thriving and growing.

Karl-Johan Persson

He is the 37-year-old CEO of worldwide clothing company H&M. His company is gearing their brands to looking healthy, not trendy, or skinny. They recently released a new plus-sized swimsuit line. He insists that he will allow only “sound and healthy” models. Persson’s goals are quality in the clothing line, safety, and financial stability for all employees. Consequently, he is changing his industry with cheaper quality fashion while having an ethical conscience of its impact on customers, employees, the community, and the world.

The New Species of Leaders: Pulling It All Together

In contrast, is Martin Shkreli a pharmaceutical executive. He drastically raised the price of a drug called Daraprim from $13.50 to $750. It is used to treat a disease fatal to H.I.V. patients. His antics caused a firestorm. He has been arrested but released and is battling Congress. Leaders like him focus only on bottom-lines, stock markets, or quarterly reports. They are aloof and elitist in their views of other people.

In conclusion, this new species of leaders calibrates their behavior by noble values that are in sharp contrast to the status quo. Their personal DNA is measured by their servant focus, genuine caring for others (employees, the community, and customers alike) and integrity to contribute to making the world a better place. If you are an employee, voice your opinion. If you are a leader, embrace the change or resign.

Also, do you want more ideas on how to inspire your team? Check this out this eBook-How to Motivate-NO-Inspire People.

In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Micro-learning and career advancement at your fingertips!

Finally, do you want to accelerate your leadership success? Go here for Rick’s Superstar Leadership eBook.

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13 Big Data & Technology Quotes that Change the World

People are in trouble from Big Data and technology. Above all, this is the forefront of an attack on the importance of people in organizations.

10 Big Data/Technology Quotes that Spell the Demise of PeopleExpert Bernard Marr says, “…everything we do is increasingly leaving a digital trace (or data), which we (and others) can use and analyze. Big Data therefore refers to that data being collected and our ability to make use of it.”“Information is the oil of the 21st century, and analytics is the combustion engine.” – Peter Syndergaard, Senior Vice President, Gartner Research“Data really powers everything that we do.”  Jeff Weiner CEO, LinkedIn“Data are becoming the new raw material of business.”  Craig Mundie, Senior Advisor to the CEO at Microsoft.“I keep saying that the sexy job in the next 10 years will be statisticians. And I’m not kidding.” bvHal Varian, Chief Economist at Google“Without big data, you are blind and deaf and in the middle of a freeway.” Ge offrey Moore, author, and consultant.“Data is the new science. Big Data holds the answers.”  Pat Gelsinger, COO of EMC“Torture the data, and it will confess to anything.”  Ronald Coase, Economics, Nobel Prize Laureate“Big data with replace the need for 80% of all doctors.”  Vinod Khosla co found of Sun Microsystems“You can use all the quantitative data you can get, but you still have to distrust it and use your own intelligence and judgment.”  Alvin Toffler, an American Writer“Data beats emotions.” – Sean Rad, CEO of Tinder“Thanks to big data, machines can now be programmed to the next thing right. But only humans can do the next right thing.”  Dov Seidman, American author, attorney, columnist and businessmanPredicting the future, Steven Hawking told the BBC, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.”  Big Data is the New God

Big Data is the new god. Likewise, the quotes above spell a potential doom of the role of people in companies if not as the human race. Subsequently, with the internet of things– numbers, facts, figures, information and data-are catapulting forward to dominate business and our lives. Artificial intelligence already steals jobs daily. Unfortunately, it is as if people do not matter that much anymore. Today they are called human capital. Why is it that companies discount the people of things? Certainly, the new tools of Big Data improve marketing focus, sales penetration, predictive models, and online customer service.  However, today people are not a priority. For example:

82% of leaders fail.85% employees are disengaged worldwide.Trust languishes in organizations.

As John Naisbitt’s 1982 book Megatrends predicted, “High tech” cannot leave “high touch” behind. In contrast, new Megatrends proclaim huge changes and awesome technological breakthroughs. The humane application of that is in question as power shifts to the east, resources become limited, analytics are invasive, and robots are common place.

Pulling It All Together

Consequently, we must be diligent to remember that people create the tech and apply the analytical insights or devices. People add the emotions that give this world depth, soul and meaning. A new species of leaders has emerged. They are beginning to challenge the approaches that would leave people on the sideline. In conclusion, these leaders proclaim a servant and ethical focus. They want to change the world for the better-for people. They use big data as a tool for  the common good of humankind not as their god.

What do you think? 

 

Also, do you want more ideas on how to inspire your team? Check this out this eBook-How to Motivate-NO-Inspire People.

In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Micro-learning and career advancement at your fingertips!

Finally, do you want to accelerate your leadership success? Go here for Rick’s Superstar Leadership eBook.

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A Good Manager Brings Out the Best in People

A good manager brings out the best in people. The classic example of the leader that “kicks butt and takes names” while caustically motivating the team is out of date. It does not work. It never did.

As Colin Powell describes in the above quote, leaders without employee problems are failures. You see, employees are not assets that you manipulate or abuse through strategic analysis or business intelligence. Employees are people. If you treat them with respect, care, and dignity they tend to do amazing things. If you do not, their resentment and resistance can derail just about any priority initiative. Consequently, it often happens this way if think about your experiences with a bad boss.  Or, consider companies with toxic or even mediocre workplace environments. For example, have you read employee comments about companies rated below 4.0 on Indeed or Glassdoor? With social media these days, bad treatment and actions go around the world in mere minutes!

Good Managers Help, not Hurt

Good managers are employee focused. They deliver high engagement in their teams. Their presence exudes care, integrity, empathy, and compassion. While all employees have some problems that does not mean they are bad employees. A good manager will take the time to coach an employee through their mistakes, sub-par performance, and life challenges. Who does not mess up sometimes? Don’t we say that we fail our way to success?

Too many managers lack humanity. For example, consider this comment by an executive director of a think tank in Washington. She said, ” As an employer you already have a management problem when your employee has a new child or needs to care for their ailing family member. You have to replace the person, at least temporarily. It is a tremendous pain to hire somebody new.” My, quite the humanitarian. Or the marketing CEO who called a special meeting for all key management on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. (at an airport convenient for him)

Good Managers Partner with Employees

Instead, good managers relish problems. It gives them the opportunity to further develop the team to shine. Furthermore, they partner with employees to solve work or even personal issues. Leaders do not just focus on their reporting responsibilities. As Simon Sinek says, “Real leaders serve.”  Most importantly, the relationship is the key to significant success. Too many are forgetting this in our age of technology. The next revolution in leadership thought is about the power of PEOPLE. After all, a leader’s job is about empowering and inspiring people. This means employees and customers–not robots.

Pulling It All Together

In conclusion, problems are part of a manager’s job. Good managers lead by taking them on as a positive part of teaming up with employees. They have two goals. First, help the employee succeed. In addition, achieve the team goals. As Cheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook said, “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.”

Also, do you want to gain fresh ideas for motivating others, check out the eBook: How to Motivate–No, INSPIRE–People: 10 Keys to Employee Engagement.

In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Micro-learning and career advancement at your fingertips

Or check out Rick’s best-selling book, Superstar Leadership.

 

 

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E Pluribus Unum: For the People NOT the Party

E pluribus unum is a Latin phrase meaning “out of many, one.”   Most noteworthy, it implies people of honor working together for the common good.  It is what the founding fathers hoped for.  Congress adopted it as the motto of the United States with an act in 1782. However, the leadership of the US government is increasingly polarized. Gridlock rules their efforts. Partisan politics drives polarization. Nothing divides people like politics. It is sad that the divide reached a climax with the attack on the US capital January 6th 2021. Money, power, and influence are the goals. As a result, honor and service do not appear on many platforms. The faith in our government was terribly shaken.Political Leadership Gets Nastier with No Honor

Unfortunately, for the country, party attacks on one another are increasingly negative, according the Pew Research. Some recent political ads are calling their opponents terrorists. There is no honor in political attacks like that. Politicians are perceiving their adversaries as enemies. Each side claims their brand of patriotism.

So, the legislative branch of the government has the nickname of the “do nothing Congress”.  A democracy requires bi-partisan collaboration, cooperation and compromise to get important things done. That is not happening. As a result, only 15% of Americans feel Congress is doing a decent job.

Does any of this sounds like “E pluribus unum” to you?

In addition, use of social media by the parties provokes the situation. A mass volume of tweets and posts ignite discord and extremism. This volume grows fast as people share their views.  As a result, the country ends up with severe ranges in emotion. These things divide people even more. It tends to get nasty and personal. Consequently, people’s anger explodes. They become more loyal in their points of view. Then, of course, it is always someone else’s fault or failing. Political leaders with no honor feed on this like a pack of wolves on a wounded deer. Does this inspire us to work together?

The US civil war showed what chaotic division brings. It usually ends up with hatred, intolerance, violence, and even war.

A Call for Honorable Leadership & E Pluribus Unum

Instead, give me authentic leaders. We need leaders of honor that speak of and act on unity.  This does not mean we always agree. It does mean we treat one another with respect, empathy and dignity. We listen to one another. Above all, honorable servant leaders seek what is good for the country. They do not just focus on their perspective, party or pocketbook. Certainly, politicians need take a serious personal inventory. We must maximize, “we, the people”. We must minimize, “we, the party”.  

In summary, it is time our leaders assimilate and model the words like the above by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And these, “May I stress the need of courageous, intelligent, dedicated leadership. Leaders of sound integrity. Leaders not in love with publicity but in love with justice. Also, leaders not in love with money but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their egos to the greatness of the cause.”

Also, do you want more ideas on how to inspire your team? Check this out this eBook-How to Motivate-NO-Inspire People.

In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Micro-learning and career advancement at your fingertips!

Finally, do you want to accelerate your leadership success? Go here for Rick’s Superstar Leadership eBook.

 

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The New Science of GoalSetting and Achievement

The new science of goalsetting accelerates the opportunity for life achievements. Neuroscientists say the human brain has 100 billion neurons. 20,000 or so carry Dopamine. This neurotransmitter makes us human and has been called the “motivation molecule.” It controls our brains communication and keeps us motivated. Dopamine activation provides us drive, focus, concentration, pleasurable feelings, accomplishment, planning and the joys of life. It is one of the keys to our goal success.

Discoveries in goal setting science validate how to avoid the pitfalls and possible detrimental effects of goal setting. Likewise, how to tap the new science of goal achieving.

The Potential Hazards of GoalSetting

L.A. King and C. M. Burton completed research, The Hazards of Goal Pursuit, for the American Psychological Association. They found key reasons for difficulties in goalsetting. For example, here are the top six:

If people are not readyLack training,People are non-committal,Certain goals conflict with one anotherThe goals are too big or unrealisticFailure to achieve goals has a negative impact on people’s emotions and performance.

RCI’s research found only 1/3 of managers do goals with employees in the workplace. Furthermore, research suggests 80 percent of people do not use a goal planning process in their lives. Those who do set goals, 70 percent fail to achieve what they want. In addition, about 40 percent of people create New Year’s resolutions and only 8 percent achieve them. In the United States and Britain, people watch an average of 28-32 hours of TV a week. As a result, their talent remains dormant because they do not make the effort or do not know how to apply a goal achieving process. Unfortunately, for many people their incredible potential for a better and more fulfilling life is untapped.

New Science Goalsetting & Achieving Steps

Researchers Locke and Latham presented compelling research in over 100 studies that goals improve work performance in numerous settings. The process and steps for achievement are well documented. Do you want more personal and career success? For example, the SCORES model intermingles proven goal principles with new science of goalsetting and achieving that you can apply to your situation.

S-A few goals that are specific keep us focused and determined. This is where Dopamine helps us. With too many goals, it is easy to sidetrack and it is hard to give your best to all of them.

C- Team collaboration on a goal gives us accountability beyond ourselves. It is also assuring that we are not the only ones shouldering the responsibility.

O- Goal outcomes that are difficult and more challenging raise our game and willingness to learn. This does not mean they should be unrealistic, but goals need to drive significant improvement to get our attention.

R- Keep a written record to track and measure success. Research shows we are 42% more likely to achieve goals when we do this.

E- Envision a goal to find more success. This means we visualize it regularly in detail and the steps we will take to win. As we do, the difficult goal seems more realistic and we increase our commitment. Social psychologist Dr. Emily Balcetis at NYU, found goals will seem 30% more doable, 17% easier and we will achieve 23% more. Moreover, this is similar to the mental rehearsal that Olympic athletes do in preparation for events with the world’s elite competitors.

S– According to brain research, savor more goal achievement by activating and boosting your Dopamine by:

A healthier diet and vitamin supplementsRegular exerciseMediation or prayerOn-going learningGoal setting effortsSummarizing the New Science of Goalsetting and Achieving

James Allen wrote in As a Man Thinketh, “The greatest discovery of our generation is that people can alter the outer aspects of their lives by changing the inner attitudes of their minds.” You have tremendous potential. Success and an optimistic outlook on life is a choice. It can be accelerated by considering how to ramp up our dopamine. Too many people look at their life in a negative aspect. Above all, each New Year, each new day and each new month is an opportunity to start again and create the future you want.

Speaker Earl Nightingale once said, “The problem isn’t in people achieving goals; they will do that. The problem is getting them to set goals in the first place.”  So, write out you goals. Use SCORES from the science of goalsetting to achieve your goals. Consequently, you will create hope and positive momentum to realized what you want out of life. Think in terms of balance; do not just zero in on your career or finances. Remember other areas too, though like family, friends, health, recreational, leisure and community. In addition, set short-term and long-term goals.

Pulling It All Together

Superstar salesperson Lee Klampe said, “A goal without an action plan is only a joke.” In other words, what are definitive steps you can take to achieve your goals? The new science of goalsetting and achieving is a continuous improvement process. In addition, Napoleon Hill wrote, “Service, sacrifice and self-control are three words which must be well understood by the person who succeeds in doing something that is of help to the world.” Certainly, apply this new science of goalsetting to your life so this year can be your best year ever!

Also, do you want apply the new science of goalsetting to achieving your goals? If so, check out this 98-page eBook roadmap to success: GoalPower: How to Increase Your Personal and Professional Success. 

Finally, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Micro-learning and career advancement at your fingertips!

 

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22 Success Quotes that will Inspire and Motivate You

Success quotes can literally change your life if you truly digest them. That is to say, you can accelerate your career development. Numerology consider the #22 one of the most powerful numbers. It represents focusing on dreams or desires and transforming them into reality. Also, people associated with this number are confident, and positive. To sum it up, they are like “angels” able to achieve impossible things. Here are twenty-two success quotes divided into separate sections. Read them, mediate on them. Therefore, assimilate the thoughts and intentions  behind these phrases so they are yours.

10 Success Quotes that Make a Difference

“Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.” —Albert Einstein
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” —Thomas A. Edison
“If you don’t value your time, neither will others. Stop giving away your time and talents–start charging for it.” —Kim Garst
“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” —Oscar Wilde
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” –John D. Rockefeller
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” — Albert Schweitzer
“When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you.” —Lolly Daskal
“Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.” —Anonymous
“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” —John Wooden

12 More Success Quotes that will Rock Your World

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by, and that made all the difference.” —Robert Frost
“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.” —Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” —Maya Angelou
“Success is … knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” —John C. Maxwell
“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” —Wayne Dyer
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” —Anatole France
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”— Winston S. Churchill
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.” — Chris Grosser
“Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” —Lolly Daskal
“Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” — Jim Rohn
“Don’t let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning.” — Robert Kiyosaki
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” — Helen Keller

Summing It All Up

In conclusion, here’s a bonus success quote by Barack Obama, “The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.”  In other words, success always meets with trials and setbacks. Keep learning, get up, don’t quit!

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How to Become a Better Leader: 3 Proven Actions

Do you want to become a better leader? This leadership training will give you 3 strategies to accelerate your career development and team success.

Unfortunately, leadership failures litter organizations across the globe. Recent studies say 82% of managers fail. In addition, too many managers are self-focused, untrained, or overwhelmed. As a result, employees are collateral damage and employee engagement is horrible in most places.

Become a Better Leader: 3 Approaches that Work

This leadership video gives you three keys with great examples from great leaders. The stories FDR, Kennedy and Mandela reinforce the approaches. Great leadership is a choice. Furthermore, you become a better leader by serving others ethically and with vision. Consequently, trust does not come with the job title or position. You must earn it. If you cannot serve others you will not lead well. If you do serve, you can do something special. Therefore, if your team succeeds you succeed.

Pulling It All Together

In conclusion, RCI has worked with over 200 companies and 500,000 managers. We have learned that if a manager wants to improve and learn they will. Most importantly, the leadership techniques that are shared here are proven but practical. Count on them. You can start implementing the leadership skills today and become a better leader. Watch the video now. Take notes. Get to work. Above all, one year from now you will be glad you did.

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