The
Art of Growing Strong (This link will open in a new
window.)
It seems that everywhere you look these days, someone is
worrying, griping, or staging a demonstration about some
perceived injustice done to them. At work, these complaints
run the gamut from unfair recruiting or hiring practices
to favoritism, rigged promotion practices, unequal distribution
of benefits, and everything in between. I guess if you’re
looking for something to rail against, life in the business
world provides plenty of opportunity.
Managing
Disappointment (This link will open in a new window.)
Disappointment is an ongoing feature of life that seems
heightened in today’s world of uncertainty, rapid change,
and diminished trust. I talk to many people who carry disappointment
over a wide range of issues and they end up feeling powerless
and sometimes bitterly unhappy. Lost jobs, failed relationships,
chronic illness, messed up kids, unmanageable work challenges,
financial losses—these and so many other difficulties
of life create disappointment. Learning to manage disappointment,
then, becomes an essential life skill.
The
Power of Paying Attention (This link will open in a
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When you were a kid your mother told you, “Pay attention.”
When you were a student your teachers told you, “Pay
attention.” If you’ve ever been involved in a
personal relationship, your partner has likely told you,
“Pay attention.” It’s great advice.
Tips
and Techniques for Building Executive Power (This link
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No matter what your position, how long you have been with
an organization, or what power your title carries, a true
sense of power comes from knowing yourself, understanding
others, feeling competent to do your work, and helping others
to do theirs. Here are some ways to build this sense of
power.
The
Power of Discipline - Doing What Others Don't Sets You Apart
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Discipline. It’s hard work. It’s unglamorous.
It’s mostly private. For these reasons, discipline
doesn’t tend to be a very popular subject these days.
But for those who embrace its rigors, discipline delivers
benefits far beyond what you see on the surface.
Professionalism
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It strikes me every time I hear someone talk about professionalism,
how many people
seem to understand the concept, but fail to execute the
behaviors.
The
Power of Expectations (This link will open in
a new window.)
“If you don’t expect anything, you can’t
be disappointed.” What a cynical way to think! And
how widespread it has become in our society. If you doubt
this, you have only to look at our political system, our
schools, even many of our businesses to see its ill effects.
