Early this morning, I watched a TedxTalk by Dr. Brene Brown, who is a well- known researcher on the subject of Shame. Dr. Brown’s talk included this comment: Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of change. After playing back this comment, I thought … Continue reading
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Grateful THANKS to you…
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Too often we Heal ourselves without paying Attention. Now we can pause because we Know our forefathers Set aside this day. It’s Good to be grateful. It reminds us all what we endured this year. Very generous people helped many … Continue reading
Wanting More …
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Have you been asked recently, “What do you Want?” It’s a question that seems to be straightforward, and often is not, because it is seldom asked. I raise this question because within the coaching session, people usually seem surprised by the question. “What do you Want?…….”You’re asking me? Oh! I don’t get asked that question.” Yet, many of us usually are Wanting More.
What are YOU Wanting More of in your career or your life? We are left wanting more:
* If the boss only gives us 3 minutes, when we want 5 minutes or more;
* When we listen to a short podcast and we are forced to close down
the Tablet, PC or cell phone;
* When we buy a product at a store and discover we are given a
free take home goodie;
* When we ask team members for comments on our work and learn
they thought it was pretty good; or
* Our deliverables to clients exceed their expectations.
As you Choose Who You Want to Be Known As this week, consider what will it take for you to obtain just one item you are left Wanting More… from someone. Enjoy your Week!
“Jo Ann” M. Radja, Career Management Coach & Change Agent
On the Eve of…
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On the Eve of the 2012 Election for President, our emotions tend to lie just beneath the surface. No matter who your Candidate is, emotions are being displayed for all voters whether you are: * Happy to see your candidate move up … Continue reading
Halloween for Some…
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For our neighbors who are dealing with the aftermath of Storm Sandy on the US East Coast and all neighboring inland States, we in the Midwest keep you in our thoughts. Whatever your age today, Halloween is a happy event … Continue reading
Reach Out…
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It’s become universal to use the phrase, Reach Out. It has been used in rock songs, commercials and as a networking tool. When we’re at home, we Reach Out every day. So what door are we opening when we Reach … Continue reading
I remember You when…
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It may happen often — you hear the phrase, “I remember you when you were. . .”. What are you doing now? As you respond, there is a pause before hearing. . . “Really, how did that happen?”
Pre-conceived notions tend to stay with many of us for a while. When someone has not kept in touch with our lives, they have not witnessed how we have grown as individuals, because we are life-long learners. We certainly grow and change everyday, both physically and mentally.
How have you changed your viewpoints, attitudes, likes, dislikes from what they were ten years ago, five years ago, or even yesterday? What made you happy? What made you laugh? What made you pause to think? What was hard to do? What came easy for you? What positions have you held in recent years and how have you grown? What have you learned that increased your knowledge of yourself and those around you?
We keep up with our lives and those close to us as best we can. As you change from day-to-day this week, Choose Who You Want to Be Known As. Enjoy your week.
“Jo Ann” M. Radja, Career Management Coach & Change Agent
Author: Ethics to You Too!™ http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/171791
May your Force Be With You
Quite sometime ago, Author Michael E. Porter wrote a book entitled, The Five Forces that Shape Industry Competition. The five forces are:
RIVALRY Among Existing Competition
THREAT of New Entrants
Bargaining Power with Suppliers
Bargaining Power with Buyers
THREAT of Substitution – Products or Services
I believe each of these five forces lead to coaching experiences. How do we deal with threats, either perceived or blatant? How do we deal with rivalries…in a good-natured way…with good sportsmanship…or cutting down your competition for no sound reason?
What do you do for new team members…welcome them…put them through another round of proving themselves…or solicit input to work their strengths and weaknesses into the team matrix?
When a new project is handed to the team, what role, if any, do you play to bargain for a position and why? Do you bargain for the benefit of your team and the success of the project…or for yourself?
While most of us are not award-winning Olympians, we do share an inner force that moves us to do our best, to receive a paycheck. We deal with issues of rivalry, bargaining power and competition. May the force within you this week, help you Choose Who You Want to be Known As. Enjoy your week.
“Jo Ann” M. Radja, Career Management Coaching & Change Agent
The Five Forces That Shape Industry Competition, by Michael E. Porter, Economist Edition (1979). Reviewed November 11, 2011.
Note: a quick search on Bing.com or Google.com will provide you with a multitude of examples of Mr. Porter’s “Five Forces”.
EGO, EGO[er], EGO[est]
This past weekend I read a truly forward thinking article on managing your Ego at work. I would like to share it with you. It was written by Ms. Christine Latimer*. Miss Latimer urged that the following ego traits should be left at home:
“The need to be right; A sense of entitlement, or specialness;
Gossip; ‘Yes person’ mentality, not being one’s true self; and
Complaining.”
As a Coach, I believe if any of these traits were left at home, your listening skills would improve; you would practice paying attention to what someone else is saying and, you would allow yourself to be open to other options of thought.
So what really is EGO. It was an amazing eye-opener to discover Roget’s 21st Century Thesaurus** provide over 75 synonyms of the word EGO. Here are a few to consider this week. EGO is… courage…worth…conscience…thought…pride…essense…self-esteem…attitude…soul…bent…true being…frame of mind…core…innermost being…tendency…stuff…outlook…disposition…sub-conscious.
During the course of this week, consider if your EGO is directing your actions as you Choose Who You Want to Be Known As. Enjoy your week!
“Jo Ann” M. Radja, Career Management Coach & Change Agent
* Research Summaries for Business Leaders, August 3, 2012, published by LMK Partners. Retrieved August 5, 2012. **ego.(n.d.) Roget’s 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition. Retrieved August 5, 2012, from Thesaurus.com website: http://thesaurus.com/browse/ego.Change At Last…
I always find it refreshing to meet people who are truly happy who they are. It’s contagious. It feels good. You want to stay in that moment. How are you defined by your good mood at the office, outside of the office, at home or at weekend events? How often are you defined by your current role in life first, and then by your mood? How important is it for you to be remembered as being engaging, or someone who left a good impression because of your good mood?
Here’s a sample talk I developed of how you can explain yourself. You may find that by working through this talk, your mood level will rise and your confidence will show through to other people.
Say what you do: [Your current role];
Say what they get: [What value is received, whether to a potential employer, a customer, a client, a team member, a colleague, another volunteer, family member, or student]; and
Say what you give: [what the take away is for the other person].
This is my talk:
Say what you do: I coach leaders…
Say what they get: for their self-driven outcomes…
Say what you give: and I provide empathy, trust and honesty.
As you begin the month of August this week, Choose Who You Want to be Known As when you are in a situation to change your mood to increase your good feeling and confidence. Have a great week!
“Jo Ann” M. Radja, Career Management Coach & Change Agent
Author: Ethics to You Too! ™ http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/171791 07/30/2012
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