A Map to Success

When Lisa’s career life seemed to be coming apart at the seams, she and her mentor had to come up with a map that will take her out of the doldrums. It was time for a plan. Together, they mapped out her next steps for her path to a fulfilling, full-time position. Lisa decided she would: seek opportunities to become more active within professional associations both to grow her network and gain experience in other areas. She also undertook to increase the tools in her ‘toolbox’ by learning additional skills after work hours. She would consider online resources including free tutorials and skill building articles posted online. Lastly, she would meet weekly with her mentor in order to help stay accountable to someone and also have support as she makes her plan each week for exercise, a meal plan and career action steps.

 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Safety Pins of Leadership

Often we see or hear about an owner enjoying the perks of ownership yet the most important is that emotional stamina is essential for a leader. The biggest challenge for a leader is to keep looking forward: forward as a department, a company, or a city. As the leader you need to do what you need to do for your business or city to grow and thrive. In a press conference two days after the Boston bombing, Governor Patrick answered a reporter’s question with the word “MAYBE”. You need to communicate each step with confidence because everyone is watching you. You need that stamina, that toughness. 19th century life was tough in many ways. 20th century life was tough. Amongst all of the conveniences we have, 21st century leadership is tough. We need to keep those safety pins hidden from public view.

 

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The Gift of Clarity for 2014

By Leslie UngarWe “think” a lot of things. Often we forget that there is a difference between something that we think and a fact. There is a difference between a fact and an assumption. Often, we need to get more information before we can get clarity. Often we think we are ready for the answer. But we are in the information gathering phase and not the decision making phase. Many people assume that clarity is something that will arrive in good time if they simply wait patiently. Others feel cheated that they aren’t gifted with the same degree of clarity as others. The common pattern is that clarity is seen as something that is bestowed from the outside in, that it’s something God, the universe, or the world at large has the power to grant you — or that it’s an accident in some way. Some people get lucky; others don’t.

 

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