Author: Shannon Cassidy

Grow Individual Performance On The Job by Using Team Strengths

So there you sit watching the team around you constantly excel while asking yourself “What can I do to develop my job strengths?” The answer, figure out what strengthens you. What do you love to do? What fills you with energy and passion? Those activities are signs of strengths. How can you do more of what you love and less of what you loathe?

Success Leaves Clues

Who do you admire in the business world? What do you admire about them? What do they do that make them successful, in your opinion? Pay attention to the details of their character, behavior, movements, language, content, image and brand. Most people learn by observation and mimic behavior. Success leaves clues. Pay attention and model what you admire most.

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Simple phrases and what they mean to you at work.

These simple phrases are easy to remember. In fact, you’ve probably heard a hundred types of cliches. Did you know cliches can help you tap into your values and beliefs to do your best work? Here are four cliches that speak directly to leadership and coaching that will allow you to utilize your core beliefs and interest.

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Leadership is challenging. Successful leaders recognize that what’s beneath the surface of themselves and others is more relevant to success than what’s on the outside. To truly understand what makes us tick, we must be willing to explore the deeper levels of human awareness. The journey of self-exploration has four hidden elements. They can be described as your Leadership V.I.B.E. Your V.I.B.E (Values, Interests, Beliefs and Energy sources) is the way you come across to others.

The four hidden elements that convey true character in the workplace

Leadership is challenging. Successful leaders recognize that what’s beneath the surface of themselves and others is more relevant to success than what’s on the outside. To truly understand what makes us tick, we must be willing to explore the deeper levels of human awareness. The journey of self-exploration has four hidden elements. They can be described as your Leadership V.I.B.E.

Your V.I.B.E (Values, Interests, Beliefs and Energy sources) is the way you come across to others. Understanding it will help you be a better leader.A Gallup report from 2012 showed that less than one-third of Americans felt engaged in the workplace. At the same time, more than 50% of working Americans report that they are completely satisfied or very satisfied with their work. This means that most individuals feel disengaged, yet the majority is nonetheless pleased, i.e. happy with the work that they do. There is a disconnect between involvement and fulfillment, between achievement and personal growth. This gap can be bridged with the V.I.B.E. of workplace leaders and management.

What is your workplace V.I.B.E. saying to others?

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As we enjoy the Fall season, stories of kindness and gratitude begin to circulate. Why does this theme resonate so powerfully among us? Statistics show that expressing gratitude not only improves your ability to divert behaviors like fear, blame, and anxiety, it’s also an important tool in driving workplace productivity.

A powerful tool to improve leadership, teamwork, and productivity in the workplace

“Encourage each other to become the best you can be. Celebrate what you want to create more of.” ~Tom Peters

As we enjoy the Fall season, stories of kindness and gratitude begin to circulate. Why does this theme resonate so powerfully among us? Statistics show that expressing gratitude not only improves your ability to divert behaviors like fear, blame, and anxiety, it’s also an important tool in driving workplace productivity.

A 2013 Gallup report on the state of the American workplace detailed how “engaged employees” are responsible for the majority of the innovation and productive energy driving highly successful organizations. Yet, 7 in 10 workers are characterized as “not engaged,” or emotionally disconnected from their team and workplaces. It’s crucial to team success that leaders develop the strengths and enhance the well-being of their employees. Conveying the message that the work, time, and effort provided by employees is valued and appreciated by management is a big part of this. One of the most cost effective and impactful ways of encouraging and developing this kind of employee engagement is through gratitude.

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The mid-year goal review has flown by and year end is quickly approaching. Looking back over your goals for 2013, it is important to check-in with yourself now to mark both your progress and steps needed to achieve them by the end of the year. We have one more quarter left this year. How are you doing? Finish strong.

How to go about achieving your goals by year end

October already!

The mid-year goal review has flown by and year end is quickly approaching. Looking back over your goals for 2013, it is important to check-in with yourself now to mark both your progress and steps needed to achieve them by the end of the year.

We have one more quarter left this year. How are you doing? Finish strong.

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