The lead-up to the holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity. Between planning, buying gifts, and preparing for time off, it’s easy to let productivity slip as your mind starts to wander toward the joys of the holiday. However, this period also offers a unique opportunity to finish the calendar year strong and prepare for a smooth return after the festivities. Here’s how to stay productive while embracing the holiday spirit.
Read MoreIn recent years, worker empowerment has emerged as a critical driver of organizational success. An empowerment culture fosters an environment where employees feel valued, trusted, and equipped to make decisions that contribute to the organization’s goals. This approach not only enhances productivity and innovation but also improves job satisfaction and retention. In this article, we'll explore what it means to create an empowerment culture, the key elements involved, and real-world examples of how this can be effectively implemented.
Read MoreWe all want to get more done this week.
But if this week becomes like all other weeks (a likely reality for many) then we'll look back yet again and wonder why.
🔎Why we couldn't be more focused.
📋Why we couldn't achieve more.
🎡Why we seem stuck in a perpetual rut.
The truth is, there are reasons that we don't get more done.
Some might call them excuses.
But since they affect so many of us, let's just assume that they're real and need to be identified if they're to be addressed.
Here are some of the most common reasons.
As a coach, it is relatively common to be contacted by individuals who feel stuck. Often, these people are mid-late career and struggle in their current position.
Their challenges often include, but are not limited to:
Long, grueling workdays
Insufficient pay
Lack of passion for their work
Managers who mistreat them
Working in industries, such as tight-knit community businesses, in which “everyone knows everyone”, limiting their ability to make lateral career moves
Ironically, when we unpack their situations and identify pathways forward, they are often unprepared or unwilling to take the kind of action necessary to break free.
Read MoreI had a VERY hard time getting up this morning. For some reason, I was just exhausted. 😫
The thought of getting my day going just wasn’t resonating. I kept trying to justify staying in bed. 🛏
But I knew that I had a lot to do before heading out of town for a mini-vacation (finally!)
So, I reminded myself about what I would miss out on by sleeping in, including the kind of prayer service that most works for me and getting my work day started on time.
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