High Performing Professionals are Focused

High Performing Professionals are Focused High performing individuals make them thing in like manner: they are incredibly focussed in what they do and how they do it.One of the greatest issues that forestalls successful presentation is hecticness, fluttering to a great extent attempting to accomplish such a large number of things and achieving little.evalMany accept that by shooting enough projectiles toward the objective, the probability of an immediate hit is expanded. The issue with this shotgun strategy is that it wastes valuable constrained assets and it accept the shooter has the right objective in their sights. In most down to earth circumstances neither one of the assumptions is true.What IS valid, in any case, is that degrees of execution are legitimately identified with first, being sure about what you are attempting to accomplish, and second, focusing on the FEW basic assignments or targets that will get you 80% there.Find three things that will convey 80% of what is normal and the metal ring is yours!How would yo u be able to accomplish focus?1. Unmistakably comprehend what you are attempting to accomplish. Not when all is said in done terms â€" Expanded piece of the overall industry â€" yet in granular detail â€" increment the portion of wallet from the accompanying 25 4. Convey your arrangement to your authority and request input to guarantee you are in good shape from their point of view. Tweak (or totally revise) your activity plan dependent on their survey and input.5. When you are executing your activity plan, be careful with over-the-transom yummy approaching solicitations of your time that take you off your arrangement. Remain concentrated on what YOU expect to accomplish; maintain a strategic distance from assuming there is any chance of this happening what OTHERS need you to do. Sometimes this demonstrates hard to do, yet remain in the mindfulness. While you are pursuing stuff your arrangement is in the rest mode; nothing happens.6. Question changes in needs that sway your arrangem ent; this could be camouflaged yummy. In the event that another need is announced, reconsider your activity plan rapidly and make suitable alterations. At that point get going!High entertainers remain focussed on what NEEDS to be done; pursuing POSSIBILITIES accomplishes close to nothing.

Free Personal Branding Teleseminar With The Experts

Free Personal Branding Teleseminar With The Experts Heres a twist on the free teleseminar thing how about spending an hour with me, William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson where I ask about all kinds of cool personal branding questions for you? William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson recently finished what might become the bible on personal branding, titled Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand. Ive heard William twice and I was able to get to know Kirsten at the Career Masters Institute in Kentucky a couple of months ago where we co-presented with Wendy Terwelp. I have been very impressed and can safely say that they are way more passionate about personal branding than I am. Isnt that saying a lot?? They are on top of their game, and I am already thinking of questions to ask them for this one-hour call. Id like to invite you to come join us and have two requests: First, send me your questions. Or leave them as comments here. Ill be reviewing their book on this blog in the next week or two, and I dont want the call to be a book report. Lets gear the call towards you send me questions you have (or leave them as comments here). Second, lets fill this call up! There are 100 free seats on this call, go register now, reserve your seat, and let others know about it. There are enough cool people that read this blog that we should be sold out but get your seat now. Im excited about this call make sure you register now, send me any questions you have, and let your friends know about it! Here are the details: June 5, 2007 (Tuesday) at: 10-11 am Los Angeles 11-12 pm Denver 12-1 pm Chicago 1-2 pm New York Click here to register (its at the bottom of the post on the Career Distinction blog) See you there! Free Personal Branding Teleseminar With The Experts Heres a twist on the free teleseminar thing how about spending an hour with me, William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson where I ask about all kinds of cool personal branding questions for you? William Arruda and Kirsten Dixson recently finished what might become the bible on personal branding, titled Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand. Ive heard William twice and I was able to get to know Kirsten at the Career Masters Institute in Kentucky a couple of months ago where we co-presented with Wendy Terwelp. I have been very impressed and can safely say that they are way more passionate about personal branding than I am. Isnt that saying a lot?? They are on top of their game, and I am already thinking of questions to ask them for this one-hour call. Id like to invite you to come join us and have two requests: First, send me your questions. Or leave them as comments here. Ill be reviewing their book on this blog in the next week or two, and I dont want the call to be a book report. Lets gear the call towards you send me questions you have (or leave them as comments here). Second, lets fill this call up! There are 100 free seats on this call, go register now, reserve your seat, and let others know about it. There are enough cool people that read this blog that we should be sold out but get your seat now. Im excited about this call make sure you register now, send me any questions you have, and let your friends know about it! Here are the details: June 5, 2007 (Tuesday) at: 10-11 am Los Angeles 11-12 pm Denver 12-1 pm Chicago 1-2 pm New York Click here to register (its at the bottom of the post on the Career Distinction blog) See you there!

7 Career Infographics You Have To See!

7 Career Infographics You Have To See! Some of us have just graduated, some have been working odd jobs here and there, others are just finishing off school and are thinking about what to study at university and all of us are thinking of ways to secure a good job in this recession-ridden world that we currently live in. But what kind of things do we really need to think about? Especially since the financial condition of the general world seems to be on a seesaw. Its hard, I know. We all know. So what I have planned for you: assessing the situation were in sorting out your CV deciding on the type of job are you hunting confessions from the other side interview preparation Technically, there were supposed to be 5 infographics but, err, I may have gone a little crazy for some! Infographic 1: The Situation So, whats the UK looking like at the moment?  According to a survey, carried out by Randstad Financial Professional at the beginning of 2013, 71% of employers think that this year will be a better year for recruitment than 2012. What do you think? Infographics 2 and 3: The CV We all struggle at times how much should I put on my CV; should I lie; what type of experience should I show them; should I tell them I played a lot of football? A lot of my friends lie, should I lie too? What do I write? Ahh Since CVs and resumes are soooo important, heres another: Infographics 4 and 5: What Job Is Right for Me? A question we ask all our lives: is this right for me? Some of us just know what we want to do all our lives; for others, its just hard. Infographic 6: What THEY Want Now, we so want to know what they think, dont we? Some finally confess: Infographic 7: When You Bag That Interview And then there comes that dreaded interview, but its a good thing; it means youve been doing a good job of your life so far so what next? 23

Explore your interests at My Future Fest University of Manchester Careers Blog

Explore your interests at My Future Fest University of Manchester Careers Blog February is one of the coldest, darkest and wettest months of the year. January exams are over, semester two has just begun and summer feels like a very long way off. But that magical time of the year without exams or assignment deadlines will come around sooner than you think, and it’s also the ideal time to do something a bit different and build your skills away from the University. Which is why we’re bringing you My Future Fest â€" a day packed with opportunities to help you plan for your summer and discover what you might like to do in the future. Here are three reasons you should pop down to My Future Fest on Tuesday 7 Feb, regardless of where you are in your studies. Discover opportunities that may surprise you. You might think you know what you’re going to do this summer, but our exhibitors will have opportunities that you hadnt even considered. Become a coach with SPORT Manchester or have a real overseas experience with the British Council’s Study Work Create programme. Coming down to speak to exhibitors can spark something that you just can’t get by trawling through a website. Get ahead of the crowd. Whether you’re in your second year planning for the summer, or a final year student looking for graduate jobs, My Future Fest provides not only exhibitors with current opportunities but also access to staff who can give you expert tips and advice on developing your interests and skills and putting it into words to help you land the job that you want. We’ll be there providing info on our Student Experience Internships and Manchester Graduate Talent programmes, and there will also be plenty of support for those of you facing the dreaded employer selection tests. Competitions and freebies! If that’s not enough to convince you, there will be freebies on the day (including ice cream and cake), not to mention a number of competitions that you can enter if you head down to Uni Place. Prizes include £300 of travel vouchers, £100 Amazon vouchers and a Level 1 Coaching qualification for a sport of your choice (worth £150). Really, it’s too much to miss out on… So make sure to join the Facebook event for further updates, and head down to University Place between 10am and 4pm on Tuesday 7 February to make the most of My Future Fest. These students got involved last year and didnt regret it… All Events and fairs International Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted

Love Dove Be Their Next Correspondent

Love Dove Be Their Next Correspondent What do you do when you are crabby, stressed out or are having an “ugly” week?   I go to my local drug store. Then I buy something that smells good in the beauty department to lift my spirits. Apparently I’m not alone.   According to a recent study, 60% of women stated that fragrances have the power to lift their spirits or change their mood! Can you relate?   If so, you may be interested in becoming a Dove Correspondent.   Thanks to mscareergirl.com reader, Diane, I found out about a really cool opportunity for women ages 18-25.   Dove recently launched a new scent in their go fresh line called Revive, a pomegranate and lemon verbena scent that is very summery. As part of the launch, Dove is giving three young women the opportunity to share their fresh perspective through their Dove Deodorant Correspondent program. Three young women will be chosen as a correspondent to either Seventeen, Marie Claire or Cosmopolitan magazine. They will:   Write for a high-profile blog to provide a fresh perspective to peers on topics ranging from beauty trends to career and relationship advice Take a  week long  trip to New York City to meet with national bloggers and gain essential on-the-job experience at the Hearst magazines office. Take a whole day in New York for a professional photo shoot for a Dove “go fresh” body mist and matching deodorant advertisement that will appear in Cosmo, Marie Claire or Seventeen! Receive valuable writing coaching and reporting experience from mentors at their publication. It’s a cool program to get young women valuable real-life experience and network which, as you know by now, is an absolute must have for young professionals looking to land a job or enhance their careers. If interested in becoming a Dove correspondent, apply at www.DoveDeodorantCorrespondent.com (entry deadline is May 5, 2010).   Correspondents can have full time jobs already and need to be able to go to New York for a week-long experience. Blog sites will run from June 15 â€" October 15, 2010.

5 Signs of Bad Leadership

5 Signs of Bad Leadership Photo Credit -unsplash.comA toxic leader can be defined by many qualities. Toxic leadership can quickly destroy the culture of any organisation. And make coming to work a more difficult task than it should be. Workplaces can become toxic based on the leadership structures in place. But it’s never too late to make some improvements.Below is a list of poor leadership traits to help you reflect on your organisation and your own behaviour, and think about whether any adjustments are needed.1. MicromanagementGreat leaders have trust in their team. It is not hard to fall into the trap of micromanaging and perhaps second-guessing your team, particularly in busy and stressful times.evalLeaders can easily get caught up in the detail and lose focus on the big picture issues. This type of leader tends to believe they can do any task better than their team, and this can impact on the team’s motivation at work.Take, for example, Steve Jobs. He was known for being an extreme micro manager in h is early days. During this time at his company NeXT, he reportedly micromanaged just about everything. Randall wrote in the New York Times:“In this period, Mr. Jobs did not do much delegating. While the company’s strategy begged to be re-examined. Mr. Jobs attended to other matters . . . while delegation of visiting Businessland executives waited on the sidewalk. Mr. Jobs spend 20 minutes directing the landscaping crew on the exact placement of the sprinkler heads.”As a consequence of his micromanagement, NeXT was a commercial failure. His Improvement as a more capable executive at Apple saw him delegate many of the important tasks to others that he knew could do them better.Apple is now one of the most iconic companies in the world as a result of his leadership. This extraordinary journey of a reformed micromanager shows us that it’s never too late to change habits.One of the key elements to effective leadership is trust, which is having faith in your team and being able to create an environment with clear standards and boundaries.If your team can feel safe and supported, and not feel micro managed, this will enable them to thrive. They will become highly valued and productive contributors to your organisation.evalIf on the other hand, if your team does not feel the same level of trust and comfort â€" it creates an environment where employees are not motivated to do their best.2. Lack of support and nurtureA great and authentic leader provides honest, constructive feedback and never fails to give credit where it’s due to support and nurture their team. However, a poor leader is someone who only has a self-serving nature.Founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson was quoted at the National Retail Federation’s Retail’s BIG show in New York explaining that he was “ . . . a great believer that as a leader, you should be praising as much as possible, not criticising, and looking for the best in people, and I think we have a very loyal staff at Vi rgin.” One of his key leadership qualities is allowing his team to make mistakes and not jumping down people’s throats with criticism. This approach helps nurture a team to improve on their competence without demotivation.3. Ineffective CommunicationevalGreat leaders are able to handle team issues in an effective manner that will positively reflect on their ability to lead their teams.. A commonly overlooked issue is inappropriate communication.Let’s take Tim Armstrong, CEO of AOL for instance. Forbes reported that he suddenly lost his temper and publicly fired an employee â€" Abel Lenz, who was recording a conference call to 1, 000 employees of AOL’s struggling news service.WIth this being said, publicly humiliating someone will reflect badly on a leader.A key to strong leadership is having effective conversations and addressing issues in an appropriate time and place.A good leader needs to outline the situation, name the behaviour and address the impact of that issue with a team member in an appropriate way. This will help a team look up to their leader as someone who is fair and addresses issues in a justifiable way which ultimately generates respect for their leader.4. Lack of vision and focusWhen great leaders settle on a vision, they will motivate and inspire their team with their goals. Without forward thinking and communicating the organisational vision, there is a possibility of not producing positive results.Elon Musk is a visionary that shares his future ambitions to inspire his teams of people across Paypal, Tesla and SpaceX. His focus on forward thinking and innovation is a culture that he has embedded with his visionary leadership.He says: “If something is important enough, you should do it. Even if the probable outcome is failure.”Dolly Singh, former HR head at SpaceX told Fast Company: “The thing that makes Elon Elon is his ability to make people believe in his vision.” Not only is he a great leader because he is transparent abo ut his thoughts, he leads by example. His dedication and focus is shown by working an impressive 85 to 100 hours per week to achieve his goals.5. No AdaptabilityevalThe ability to adapt and change is the key to survival, and great leaders do this well. If a leader is not adaptable or flexible in their approach, there is a possibility that their team will also mirror this behaviour and the organisation may not survive.An example of an extraordinary leader is former Antarctic expedition leader, Rachel Robertson who led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) to David Station in 2005.Prior to her expedition, she hated the cold and had only seen snow once. Today, her Keynote presentations have included insights on adaptive leadership, arguing that leaders who thrive and succeed, understand and anticipate what challenges may emerge, and have the flexibility to respond to any given situation.“Whether leaders are born or bred, the ability to lead can be develop ed and improved by nurturing their experiences and exposure. Recognising the need for some improvement is the first step to succeeding and short courses can do wonders to improving a set of skills.”

Watch this HILARIOUS flight attendant in action - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Watch this HILARIOUS flight attendant in action - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog This awesome Southwest Airlines flight attendant turns her pre-flight safety announcement into a standup comedy act. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related