My goal is to be a mentally, emotionally and physically "fit" leader. How do you train for that? What does that look like? Train like a V.I.P.!
Visualize - What is your desired outcome? Winners start their day by identifying goal(s). Prioritizing what's important will make you more efficient. Try story-boarding your daily tasks using a whiteboard. We comprehend better through visual imagery.
Initiate - Get started, but plan for distractions. Your ability to manage your emotions determines effectiveness. Next time you get distracted, label (negative feelings) and re-frame (re-interpret positively). Changing your interpretation changes the outcome.
Perform - Execution is the result of preparation. Visualizing creates an urgency and alertness to achieve the task. Initiating action activates momentum. When your mind is clear of distractions, your body can perform at it's optimal level.
Athletes train and rest better than executives. As a professional, put more emphasis on mental and emotional development for better results. A Strong Mind + Strong Emotions = Strong Performance.
Do YOU prepare for optimal performance?
July 12, 2010
July 6, 2010
How to be an Organic Leader
What does organic mean to you? How does it apply to leadership? Let's look at three examples of where organic is better:
Produce - Organic products cost more because of their strict guidelines. As a leader, do you hold yourself to the highest standards? Doing the right thing is worth more in the long run than taking shortcuts.
Growth - In business, this refers to expansion. Personally it means, what are you doing to better yourself? What can you tangibly measure 6 months from now to prove to yourself that you've grown as a leader? You can only lead others to the extent that you lead yourself.
Organization - Flat organizations disperse power. Great teams share information. Organic leaders trust people and empower others to do their best. On a scale of 1 - 10, how well do you develop others? Start thinking about how you're going to make everyone around you successful.
Organic leaders serve with the highest standards, teach what they have learned and make others better around them.
How can YOU be a more organic leader?
Produce - Organic products cost more because of their strict guidelines. As a leader, do you hold yourself to the highest standards? Doing the right thing is worth more in the long run than taking shortcuts.
Growth - In business, this refers to expansion. Personally it means, what are you doing to better yourself? What can you tangibly measure 6 months from now to prove to yourself that you've grown as a leader? You can only lead others to the extent that you lead yourself.
Organization - Flat organizations disperse power. Great teams share information. Organic leaders trust people and empower others to do their best. On a scale of 1 - 10, how well do you develop others? Start thinking about how you're going to make everyone around you successful.
Organic leaders serve with the highest standards, teach what they have learned and make others better around them.
How can YOU be a more organic leader?
June 28, 2010
Who's Leading You?
Leading others is important, but who's leading you?
You can only lead others to the extent that you can lead yourself.
Whether you are a current leader or aspire to be one, focus on developing yourself before you try to change others. Great leaders challenge themselves. Personal growth is a never ending journey.
Self-leadership is the process of influencing oneself to establish the self-direction and self-motivation needed to perform.
On a scale of 1 - 10, how hard do you push yourself? What will it take to get to the next level?
Your ability to influence yourself determines how effectively you lead others.
Start leading yourself the way you want to lead others...
What are you doing to lead YOU today?
You can only lead others to the extent that you can lead yourself.
Whether you are a current leader or aspire to be one, focus on developing yourself before you try to change others. Great leaders challenge themselves. Personal growth is a never ending journey.
Self-leadership is the process of influencing oneself to establish the self-direction and self-motivation needed to perform.
On a scale of 1 - 10, how hard do you push yourself? What will it take to get to the next level?
Your ability to influence yourself determines how effectively you lead others.
Start leading yourself the way you want to lead others...
What are you doing to lead YOU today?
June 22, 2010
How Do I Actively Wait?
Doesn't this sound like an oxymoron? How can you possibly be active while you wait?
In Coaching, the focus is on the process before the results. Create the right process and the desired results will follow. We live in an instant gratification world. We want it and we want it now! We aren't trained to wait, even when circumstances force us to.
Last week, my beloved Lakers defended their NBA title and Sasha Vujacic (whom isn't my favorite) applied this principle. Up by two points with 13 seconds left, barely used Sasha gets fouled, steps to the free throw line and calmly sinks two free throws to go up by 4 points, eventually sealing the victory. After the celebration, a reporter stated that he saw Vujacic practicing free throws 3 hours before each game! He didn't get much playing time, but when his name was called, he was ready.
Let's apply this to your career. Unless you're Taylor Swift, these past couple of years haven't been as prosperous as you'd like. During the "down times", what are you doing to prepare yourself for the moment? Are you challenging yourself to learn something new? Actively building your network? Gaining experience in your field of choice on a volunteer basis?
There's much to do while you wait. The question is, "Are you ACTIVE while you wait?"
What are you doing to prepare for your moment of opportunity?
In Coaching, the focus is on the process before the results. Create the right process and the desired results will follow. We live in an instant gratification world. We want it and we want it now! We aren't trained to wait, even when circumstances force us to.
Last week, my beloved Lakers defended their NBA title and Sasha Vujacic (whom isn't my favorite) applied this principle. Up by two points with 13 seconds left, barely used Sasha gets fouled, steps to the free throw line and calmly sinks two free throws to go up by 4 points, eventually sealing the victory. After the celebration, a reporter stated that he saw Vujacic practicing free throws 3 hours before each game! He didn't get much playing time, but when his name was called, he was ready.
Let's apply this to your career. Unless you're Taylor Swift, these past couple of years haven't been as prosperous as you'd like. During the "down times", what are you doing to prepare yourself for the moment? Are you challenging yourself to learn something new? Actively building your network? Gaining experience in your field of choice on a volunteer basis?
There's much to do while you wait. The question is, "Are you ACTIVE while you wait?"
What are you doing to prepare for your moment of opportunity?
June 15, 2010
Relationships Make the World Go 'Round
It's not what you know, it's who you know.
In today's business world, who you are connected to is more important than anything else. Young professionals fresh out of college or grad school have to build and strengthen their network in order to succeed.
I've interviewed several serial entrepreneurs, such as Wing Lam (Wahoo's Fish Taco), Mark Verge (Westside Rentals) and Jason Nazar (DocStoc). The one thing they all have in common is their deep networks. By deep I mean quality (strength) and quantity (size). Sure, it may have taken them a long time to build their connection base, but in the long run, it will ensure their impact over time.
Imagine if your personal network was so grand, you'd always have a job...
Imagine having a "go-to" person in different industries...
Imagine your goal is to make others around you successful...
This doesn't have to be a dream. It can be a reality. Start today with the people you know, then ask them to connect you with resources they know. Have your friends introduce you to their friends. It's as simple as that.
In Keith Ferrazzi's book, Never Eat Alone, he talks about creating a
"Relationship Action Plan." Here's a summary of his idea:
1) Develop Goals to Fulfill your Mission
Make sure there's a purpose to the goals you set. "A goal is a dream with a deadline."
2) Connect your Goals to People
Identify the people who can help you get there.
3) Strategize the Best Way to Reach People
Reach out to people who can make a difference in your life and the lives of others.
Building relationships should be more important to your goal, than the goal itself. Nowadays a business plan is useless because time moves too fast. Once you've established one, it becomes irrelevant. Make your goal to build relationships.
Why? Because your career depends on it.
Who has helped you advance in your career? How did they help you?
In today's business world, who you are connected to is more important than anything else. Young professionals fresh out of college or grad school have to build and strengthen their network in order to succeed.
I've interviewed several serial entrepreneurs, such as Wing Lam (Wahoo's Fish Taco), Mark Verge (Westside Rentals) and Jason Nazar (DocStoc). The one thing they all have in common is their deep networks. By deep I mean quality (strength) and quantity (size). Sure, it may have taken them a long time to build their connection base, but in the long run, it will ensure their impact over time.
Imagine if your personal network was so grand, you'd always have a job...
Imagine having a "go-to" person in different industries...
Imagine your goal is to make others around you successful...
This doesn't have to be a dream. It can be a reality. Start today with the people you know, then ask them to connect you with resources they know. Have your friends introduce you to their friends. It's as simple as that.
In Keith Ferrazzi's book, Never Eat Alone, he talks about creating a
"Relationship Action Plan." Here's a summary of his idea:
1) Develop Goals to Fulfill your Mission
Make sure there's a purpose to the goals you set. "A goal is a dream with a deadline."
2) Connect your Goals to People
Identify the people who can help you get there.
3) Strategize the Best Way to Reach People
Reach out to people who can make a difference in your life and the lives of others.
Building relationships should be more important to your goal, than the goal itself. Nowadays a business plan is useless because time moves too fast. Once you've established one, it becomes irrelevant. Make your goal to build relationships.
Why? Because your career depends on it.
Who has helped you advance in your career? How did they help you?
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