Make a list of what is RIGHT in your world

Did you know that what you give your attention to increases? That's right. Reciting your troubles, the problems at work, troubles with parenting, financial woes, health issues, only increases those troubles.

Recently, I was working with someone who started our session out by saying, "Here's my list of everything that's wrong in my life." She proceeded to elaborate on each item on her list...how her husband just didn't give her the "spark" anymore; how others got a bigger raise at work; how her headaches had returned.

While there is a value to understanding the reality of a situation, it's a fine line between that and giving so much attention to troubles that they continue to increase.

Make a list of what's RIGHT in your world as well.
I suggested she make a list of what's RIGHT in her world and say "Thank You" for each RIGHT thing on the list. She agreed to focus on that list every day, saying Thank You and adding new things as she noticed them. Lo and behold, things began to get better.

It takes discipline to stop chronicling your troubles and focus on what's right. When you are tempted to talk about your laundry list of woes, find something that's RIGHT and say Thank You. Your life will improve. You will see that the RIGHT things increase.

Remember, there is potent power in your words. Focus on thanksgiving, praise, and gratitude and things will get better and better!

Clear Communication for Leaders

Companies transition just like people. Things change, people are promoted, new people are hired, new departments are created or absorbed into other departments....change is constant. Managing the transition is critical.

Dynamic leaders know that they can send an organization into chaos if they don't communicate clearly. Leaders must have an overarching vision, and at the same time, be able to effectively communicate and inspire the organization to take responsibility for creating a better future.

Clear communication is part of Point 1 - Know Thyself in the Dynamic Transitioning program. A good leader has done work knowing their strengths and weaknesses and understanding where they want to go and how to get there. They also know that good leadership consists of inspiring others to implement their vision. Clear, effective communication is critical. Dynamic leaders ask themselves "What needs to happen today to get where we want to go?" Add to that, "What vague notion can I clarify or debunk today. These are clear communication techniques.

Make sure you are communicating a well-understood vision of the firm's real goals and opportunities and help people see themselves succeeding in that vision. That makes you a Dynamic Leader!