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Wednesday, 31 December 2008
New Years Resolutions often result in no change?
I have no resolutions for 2009 except a resolve to make changes in my life as soon as I become aware of the need to change. Lately as I have been working on some changes I have become aware I need to make, I have resurrected an exercise I used some time ago that had fallen of my radar.
You may find it valuable.
On the left side of a sheet of paper write the heading 'Everything I am I wish I wasn't' and make a list underneath. On the right hand side write the heading 'Everything I am that I'm glad I am' and make a list underneath. You may find as I have that the list on the right is often opposite to the list on the left.
I am carrying my list with me. I have already made some changes and when I have made all the changes I am aware I need to make, it will be time for a new list!
Happy New Year and may 2009 be your best year yet.
Ian
You may find it valuable.
On the left side of a sheet of paper write the heading 'Everything I am I wish I wasn't' and make a list underneath. On the right hand side write the heading 'Everything I am that I'm glad I am' and make a list underneath. You may find as I have that the list on the right is often opposite to the list on the left.
I am carrying my list with me. I have already made some changes and when I have made all the changes I am aware I need to make, it will be time for a new list!
Happy New Year and may 2009 be your best year yet.
Ian
Labels: Ian, self-leadership
Monday, 3 November 2008
Thriving when most are simply trying to survive
The following was written recently by David McNally CPAE, a speaking colleague and a builder of our new world:
“I took up the challenge of discovering what it means to be a ‘thriver.’ Here are the results of a survey sent to over six hundred organizations asking them to identify the thrivers in their midst and to describe those people in terms of attitudes and behaviors. Here are the key themes that define how ‘thrivers’ think and act:
Survivors Focus On The Future As Uncertain
Thrivers Focus On The Future As Unlimited
1. Thrivers have a global perspective – The competition created by a global economy has become so rigorous that we are participating in what might be described as an Olympics of Business. Thrivers meet these demands by doing whatever it takes to be ready mentally, physically, and emotionally to compete at the highest level.
2. Thrivers take personal responsibility for their own careers and happiness – George Washington’s comment, “If the citizens of the United States should not be free and happy, the fault will be entirely their own,” summarizes the thriver’s philosophy of life. Rather than make excuses, thrivers make commitments.
3. Thrivers seek to maximize their contribution –Thrivers have a strong need to contribute, to feel that their work is important. Professionally, they are continually creating opportunities to add value, whilst simultaneously ensuring their work is rewarding and fulfilling.
4. Thrivers appreciate their uniqueness - Thrivers understand that while there is always someone who can do something better than they can, there is always something they can do better than anyone else. Rather than being satisfied just to meet standards, thrivers leverage their gifts, talents, skills and abilities to set the standards.
5. Thrivers work in harmony with others – A powerful lesson of the global economy is this: whereas technology is an incredible tool, people are still the artisans. Thrivers understand that to succeed in multi-cultural environments requires the ability to collaborate with a complex mixture of people whose differences deserve to be honored. Rather than wish for conformity, thrivers value diversity.
6. Thrivers know what matters - Thriving is not an appearance but an experience. With all of its absurdities and challenges thrivers have learned that life is the only game in town and they are determined to wholeheartedly participate. Thrivers flourish because they are continually learning, contributing, laughing and loving. Whilst the future may be uncertain, thrivers see the future as unlimited.”
There is no doubt in my mind that ‘thrivers’ are new world builders.
Find out more about David McNally here
Be remarkable
Ian
strategic advisor to difference makers
“I took up the challenge of discovering what it means to be a ‘thriver.’ Here are the results of a survey sent to over six hundred organizations asking them to identify the thrivers in their midst and to describe those people in terms of attitudes and behaviors. Here are the key themes that define how ‘thrivers’ think and act:
Survivors Focus On The Future As Uncertain
Thrivers Focus On The Future As Unlimited
1. Thrivers have a global perspective – The competition created by a global economy has become so rigorous that we are participating in what might be described as an Olympics of Business. Thrivers meet these demands by doing whatever it takes to be ready mentally, physically, and emotionally to compete at the highest level.
2. Thrivers take personal responsibility for their own careers and happiness – George Washington’s comment, “If the citizens of the United States should not be free and happy, the fault will be entirely their own,” summarizes the thriver’s philosophy of life. Rather than make excuses, thrivers make commitments.
3. Thrivers seek to maximize their contribution –Thrivers have a strong need to contribute, to feel that their work is important. Professionally, they are continually creating opportunities to add value, whilst simultaneously ensuring their work is rewarding and fulfilling.
4. Thrivers appreciate their uniqueness - Thrivers understand that while there is always someone who can do something better than they can, there is always something they can do better than anyone else. Rather than being satisfied just to meet standards, thrivers leverage their gifts, talents, skills and abilities to set the standards.
5. Thrivers work in harmony with others – A powerful lesson of the global economy is this: whereas technology is an incredible tool, people are still the artisans. Thrivers understand that to succeed in multi-cultural environments requires the ability to collaborate with a complex mixture of people whose differences deserve to be honored. Rather than wish for conformity, thrivers value diversity.
6. Thrivers know what matters - Thriving is not an appearance but an experience. With all of its absurdities and challenges thrivers have learned that life is the only game in town and they are determined to wholeheartedly participate. Thrivers flourish because they are continually learning, contributing, laughing and loving. Whilst the future may be uncertain, thrivers see the future as unlimited.”
There is no doubt in my mind that ‘thrivers’ are new world builders.
Find out more about David McNally here
Be remarkable
Ian
strategic advisor to difference makers
Labels: Ian, leadership, self-leadership
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Be a 'go-giver'
Lindsay Adams and myself have bought and given away a lot of copies of the book ‘The Go-Giver’ by Bob Burg and John David Mann and published by Penguin 2007. The key lessons of the book
"The law of value: your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
The law of compensation: your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
The law of influence: your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interest first.
The law of authenticity: the most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
The law of receptivity: the key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving."
These are all key laws that underpin the building of our new world.
Be remarkable.
Ian
strategic advisor to difference makers
"The law of value: your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
The law of compensation: your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
The law of influence: your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interest first.
The law of authenticity: the most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
The law of receptivity: the key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving."
These are all key laws that underpin the building of our new world.
Be remarkable.
Ian
strategic advisor to difference makers
Labels: Ian, leadership, role model, self-leadership
Saturday, 24 May 2008
"Everyone changes the world"
“Everyone changes the world.” said Steven Spielberg in a recent interview for the Weekend Australian with Helen Trinca. Spielberg also said
“Everybody makes a difference. Everybody’s existence is linked to the common stranger …That was the basis on which I wanted to make Schlinder’s List: that we all matter, that we all count, that we make contributions even if we spend our own life never realising that we matter.”
These are powerful words. When we take them to heart and take action in our own way, we are being remarkable.
Be remarkable
“Everybody makes a difference. Everybody’s existence is linked to the common stranger …That was the basis on which I wanted to make Schlinder’s List: that we all matter, that we all count, that we make contributions even if we spend our own life never realising that we matter.”
These are powerful words. When we take them to heart and take action in our own way, we are being remarkable.
Be remarkable
Ian
Strategic advisor to difference makers
Strategic advisor to difference makers
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Thursday, 7 February 2008
Rest, Work, Play
I spent much of the last part of January resting and playing and reminded myself that I do my best work when I rest properly before work and play after work. I also reminded myself that too much work does indeed make us all dull.
How would you rate your ability and willingness to maintain harmony between rest, work, and play? We need to get this right for us if we are to be remarkable and therefore able to play our part in building our new world.
Be remarkable
Ian
Insightpreneur™ - insight-inspiration-ideas-innovation
How would you rate your ability and willingness to maintain harmony between rest, work, and play? We need to get this right for us if we are to be remarkable and therefore able to play our part in building our new world.
Be remarkable
Ian
Insightpreneur™ - insight-inspiration-ideas-innovation
Labels: Ian, self-leadership
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Expect More From 2008
I have great pleasure in offering you a free gift in the form of an e-book by 53 experts, Expect More from 2008. It includes contributions from Remacue Community Members Gihan Perera, Anne Riches, Steve Wells, Terry Power, Candy Tymson, Keith Abraham, Glenn Capelli, Robyn Henderson, David Price, and Catherine Palin-Brinkworth.
My contribution is on page 13.
My best to you and yours. I trust 2008 will be your best year yet.
Be remarkable
Ian
Insightpreneur™ - insight-inspiration-ideas-innovation
My contribution is on page 13.
My best to you and yours. I trust 2008 will be your best year yet.
Be remarkable
Ian
Insightpreneur™ - insight-inspiration-ideas-innovation
Labels: Ian, self-leadership
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