Four Cliches for Tapping into Your Values and Beliefs to do Your Best Work

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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What does your V.I.B.E. say about you as a Leader?

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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The Attitude of Gratitude:

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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Taking Action in the Last Quarter:

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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Shannon Cassidy featured guest on Women to Watch

Saturday, May 4th at 3pm on 1180 WFYL AM, online at wfyl1180.com or on your smart phone at tunein radio!

Shannon is being featured on the talk show Women to Watch. Show host Susan Rocco leads intimate conversations with successful women in the greater Philadelphia area. Learn more about Shannon’s accomplishments and how she became a successful business owner on this Saturday’s Show.

Saturday, May 4th at 3pm on 1180 WFYL AM, online at wfyl1180.com or on your smart phone at tunein radio!