Meanwhile – how to use it for acti...

“Meanwhile” is a great word for helping you (and others) focus on action. Use it as a reminder that although one path may be blocked, there's usually something else that you can be accomplished. It also reminds you that not everything stops while you are waiting, or procrastinating with or without good reason. For example: “We need to meet with the customer to discuss our plans on this campaign” – meanwhile, there are actions that we could put in place today that could make a real difference. “The web site needs a complete redesign...

Generation F goes to work

Although perhaps not officially a “generation”, the term Generation F is being used to describe the wave of people entering the workforce who have grown up with social networks and Facebook in particular.  There’s been a lot of written about these Millennials (the official term) and their attitudes to work but the impact that social networking has had on this group is a game-changer. Business author, Gary Hamel, first highlighted the traits of Generation F in a Wall Street Journal blog post called The Facebook Generation vs the Fortune 500.  His view is...

Sometimes, working hard is not enough &#...

I often hear how hard people are working – how much they are trying.  Sometimes, I think it is easy to confuse activity with action. Don’t get me wrong – a high work ethic is essential.  It shows character.  It should be admired and celebrated and encouraged.  But there is a difference between being busy and being effective – regardless of your work ethic. Poiesis vs Praxis The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, believed that there are three basic activities of man - theoria, poiesis and praxis. Theoria - theoretical - were activities with the end goal...

Accountability = Success + Happiness

Do you want to be more successful – at work, at home?  Do you want to be more relaxed, less anxious and happier?  One of the most powerful ways to achieve these is to make a life-changing choice – and that is to simply be.. accountable. We all know people who go through life as victims – perhaps you are one of these people too?  I’m not referring to true victims – victims of crime etc – but people who never seem to associate their own actions or behaviour (cause) with the results, the outcome  (effect).  Everything seems to happen to...

Journaling for Business and Better Manag...

Journaling is a technique used for personal development and self-improvement.  It involves keeping a daily diary / journal to record your thoughts and feelings about your life at that particular moment in time. These are not necessarily “dear diary” moments, but they can be.  The main point is that it provides an opportunity to let rip.  To get all those thoughts out of your head – both negative and positive.  It provides an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth.  It has been proven to reduce stress.  It helps with problem solving –...