casting blame may give us some short-term satisfaction, it significantly damages our opportunities and reputations. It disempowers us and tells everyone around that we’re not willing to take ownership.
A mentor is an individual you respect, and who excels in the skills and disciplines you’re seeking to develop. They are guides, voices of reason, motivators, and a friendly ear. Mentors are invaluable assets in virtually every aspect of your career.
How can you defend yourself against stressful situations? One of the best ways is to make sure that you are mentally prepared for the things life throws at you. Here are two things you can do to help you be ready for stressful times.
Overwhelmed? Stressed? Depressed? Years ago I learned this: “When nothing’s going right, the worst thing you can do is nothing”
It’s no accident that these are the people we turn to when whenever a decision needs to be made. The skill of being decisive creates respect and trust, and one of the core qualities that employers look for when hiring or promoting. It is also key component of being perceived as competent – which tells customers and colleagues that they can trust you.
If you’re like most people, though, even though you know how important the skill of listening is, you’ve probably never taken the time to actively improve that skill.
The ability to break through the talking and actually get things done is the hallmark of all highly successful people.
“When you dismiss their compliments – or worse – mock them, you make people feel silly for having made the effort. Don’t ever do that. The most powerful thing you can ever say is a simple, unqualified, “Thank you.””
Maybe you’re looking at work-life balance the wrong way. Yes, working is something we have to do to survive. We also, however, have to eat to survive. Yet, how often do you hear someone roll their eyes and say, “Having to go to a restaurant is cutting into my Eat-Life balance.”
It’s a valuable exercise to occasionally turn our focus a little more inward. The truth is, many of the challenges we have with other people can have origins right in our own little brains.
Here are five questions you should ask yourself from time to time:
