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Doing work that reflects your true nature is more relevant than ever
Everyone would agree that getting food on the table is the first priority; self-actualization being something you do when you’ve got the your basic needs covered.
That’s why many people might think that talking about creating a business that expresses your life purpose and your deepest wishes is a topic for better economic times. And that [...]
Respect; the universal motivator
I was co-presenter at a workshop on how to prevent conflict in the workplace, and part of the material was talking about how people have 4 basic motivators; they want:
Their authority respected
To be recognized for work well-done
To feel a sense of belonging
Clarity about what’s expected of them
We want all of these, but one will usually [...]
The main block to creativity
Creativity is essential to entrepreneurial success nowadays. We need to know how to adapt to the fast pace of change; to find ways of standing out amongst the crowd of business communications, free educational offerings, teleseminars, etc.
One of main things that will block our creativity is fear (or any other negative emotion). Why is that?
For [...]
7 Reasons why you might be more successful as an entrepreneur than in your previous jobs
I used to think that people were either entrepreneurs or “career” types. Somehow, people knew early on whether they wanted to be their own bosses; it was a choice driven by personality characteristics.
But lately, the lines have blurred, maybe because the world is changing. So I thought I’d compile a list of reasons why you [...]
The deepest satisfaction is knowing your calling
I recalled in the last post a story about someone I knew who was a mismatch for his job. When that happens, it’s really hard to have some spunk, to be “spirited” at work.
We all know how important it is to match our career choice with our personalities, yet statistics tell us that the vast [...]
He couldn’t make himself go to work that Monday
Jason (not his real name) was energetic, did a decent job, and was well-liked in his office. One Monday morning, he didn’t show and didn’t call. That was the last of him the office ever saw.
No, he wasn’t found in a dumpster days later…thankfully. Here’s what happened.
He had gotten dressed and headed out the door, [...]
The cost of a messy desk
Most entrepreneurs that I know have a hard time keeping up with the paperwork. It gets piled up and they can’t find a clean surface on their desk. That’s when they start piling the stuff on the floor, until they can’t take it anymore. Then they sometimes throw everything in a box, which of course [...]
Nothing is as Tiring as Pointless Work
My most draining days have been when they were full of long, hard work of the kind that I dislike doing, and either:
I didn’t see the point of it all
Or I didn’t see when it would end.
It seems like nothing is as tiring as pointlessness. We humans are problem solving machines. We need context. We [...]