Are You Dynamic?

I'm often asked what dynamic means in Dynamic Transitioning. Here's part of the definition from the online dictionary: Characterized by continuous change, activity, or progress: a dynamic market. Marked by intensity and vigor; forceful."

Many of you would like to be considered dynamic but do not have a clear idea of what that really means to you. Intensity and vigor does not mean aggressiveness. I like to define dynamic as vigorous change. In Dynamic Transitioning the work dynamic refers to a process rather than a person.

I was reading Emmet Fox today and came across his definition of a dynamic person and it gave me food for thought. He says, "A dynamic person is a person who really makes a difference in the world; who does something that changes things or people. The magnitude of the work done may not be very great, but the fact still remains that the world is a little different because that person has lived and worked. That is a dynamic person."

Interesting, isn't it? Thinking about dynamic as adding change that makes the larger whole better. He goes on to say that if you really get something done that positively changes other things or people, no matter how small, you are dynamic and the world is better because you lived in it.

I will challenge you with this: Instead of thinking what you're getting from life; ask yourself what you're contributing to life around you. What have you done lately that positively affects your family, community, country? How have you made someone else's life better because you were involved?

Start a Dynamic Journal. Keep track of the dynamic things you do to in a day, or a week, or a month. Share some of those things with others in the Dynamic Transitioning community by posting comments.

To give real service is to be really alive.

Consider the Possibilities

Lesson 2 of the 7 Point program is: Consider the Possibilities - The power of BLUE SKY.

How do you become aware and follow your passion? What IS your passion? A senior level business executive I work with emailed me his plans for vacation this year: "I'll be hiking part of the Inca Trail to Macha Picchu, then a week in the Amazon head waters". Sounds incredible to me. I admire this executive who is always considering the possibilities in both his work and personal life.

Being practical, logical, accountable are all necessary attributes for the Dynamic Transitioner. Whether in your personal, professional, or spiritual life, you absolutely must have your feet firmly planted on the ground. Too much is at stake to NOT take this approach. You've worked hard to get this far...you certainly don't want to take any chances.

Or do you? If you never extend yourself, you'll begin to feel STUCK. And you may get that old familiar, "Is this all there is?" feeling haunting you. When people feel stuck they make desperate and foolish decisions. The need to break the monotony gets so compelling you'll do ANYTHING to change it up.

There is a human desire to Consider the Possibilities. This is what creates inventions, breakthroughs, new thinking. What if Thomas Edison said, "Don't think I'll pursue electricity anymore...too risky. We're just fine with gas lamps, etc." What if we were still riding horses because no one wanted to risk inventing the automobile. We could go on and on.

In Dynamic Transitioning we MUST Consider the Possibilities. You are constantly transforming your sense of what's possible and your vision for your life. Imagining what COULD BE is a skill you must refine. In business we call this Scenario Planning. We outline Scenario A, B, C and plan appropriate responses to each.

In Dynamic Transitioning we call it the Power of Blue Sky. Remember being a child and lying on a green pasture looking up into the blue sky? Picking out animal shapes in the clouds? Day dreaming?It was time to create the world the way you wanted it to be. Everything seemed possible! We want to recreate that spirit as an adult.

Let's also consider the Law of Attraction which essentially says that we attract whatever we choose to give our attention to--whether wanted or unwanted. It's as if you're a huge magnet and whatever you give your attention to is drawn to you. Consider the Possibilities helps us begin to give attention to that which we want in life. Getting clear about what we are passionate about requires practice for most of us. Sure, some people know EXACTLY what they want ("I'm going to be a doctor, I'm going into politics, I'm going to be a stay-at-home mom"). But most of us of need help in stretching, dreaming and reaching.

Contact me at beverlymacy@gmail.com and let's talk about how to put this to work for you.

Is ____________ (you fill in the blank) possible? You bet! Anything and everything is possible. Fly a plane, go to the moon, cure polio, climb a mountain, change a career, get married, have a family, etc. Let's get started!

A Devil Wore Prada Boss

Ken Lay, founder of Enron, was found dead today in Aspen, Colorado. When I heard the news, I began wondering about all the wreckage he left in his path....the destroyed lives of workers and investors, etc. Literally thousands of peoples lives have been affected by his bad actions.

That led me to consider the Boss from Hell topic I've been focusing on related to Blackbelt Coaching. Do you have a Devil Wore Prada boss? Are you experiencing sleepless Sunday nights? Are you afraid to leave you desk to go to the restroom because your boss might walk by and see your empty chair and you'll have hell to pay later? Do you find out about "mandatory" meetings after the fact?

I can help you take your power back without resorting to the lowest common denominator. It's not easy and it's not quick but you can win.

Here's an interesting factoid: "A Gallup report is equally blunt about this, “Employees leave their supervisors, not companies.” This is the number one reason people leave a company, more than compensation or work hours."

At the same time, recruiters talk about the War for Talent. Companies might recruit the talent but what are they doing to keep the talent? Apparently, not much. Nearly 50% of all workers have "shaky" relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

I hope you're talking this out with someone. The worst thing you can do is let it fester inside your head. It is literally poison. Plus the solutions you're likely to come up with in a vacuum are NOT powerful. They may even be dangerous to you. I'm offering you a FREE 1/2 hour of phone consulting time to discuss your best options. I hope you'll email me beverlymacy@gmail.com and get some relief.