Archive for September, 2008

Serve as a Role Model and Impact Future Generations

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Greetings!

Welcome to Fall 2008! For many the tree leaves are starting to turn beautiful colors and for others, they are still green-no matter the color, it is a wonderful time of the year. It is a time of natural change and opportunity for us to change our behavior.

I want you to consider what behaviors may not be working for you and not enhancing your image. Many of our habits, patterns, idiosyncrasies and quirks are invisible, so let’s look closely at the behaviors that may be holding you back. Below is a list of some that you may recognize especially when you look into the mirror.

They include the following:

• Not returning phone calls on time.

• Being late for meetings and appointments.

• Poor communication between colleagues and staff.

• A lack of clarity about expected outcomes, monthly targets,   goals, etc.

• Not attending to paperwork quickly and efficiently.

• Handling mail more than once.

• Talking instead of listening.

• Working long days with no exercise or regular breaks.

• Socializing too much on the telephone.

• Eating at your desk five days a week.

• Having your cell phone, blackberry, blueberry, whatever color    your berry is on all the time.

• Controlling every decision, especially the small stuff you need to    let go of.

• Making reservations at the last minute (restaurant, travel plans,    theatre, and concerts).

Now check yourself out by making a list of all the behaviors that keep you unproductive. Block off an hour of time to really think through this process. This is a worthy exercise and will give you a strong foundation for improving your results in the years ahead. In fact, identifying and modifying these bad habits really act as a springboard to your future success. Until you clearly understand what is holding you back and the behaviors you have that are not enhancing your image, it is difficult to create more productive ones.

I challenge you to spend time enjoying the wonderful weather we are experiencing and make your list. Then develop several strategies with action steps to rid you of these bad habits and replace them with positive and productive ones!

Enjoy the weekend,

Nyda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reflections on Influence

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Greetings! 

Have you caught yourself displaying a behavior, trait, or action and you reflect on who had that influence on you?

Recently I was dispassionately listening to myself in a conversation with a client. It was as if I was listening to myself from afar. In my directness and assertiveness I could hear so much of my Father I was amazed. After the appointment, I began to reflect on those individuals who have had a huge influence on me and have to some degree helped shape my image and brand.

I am also a very prompt person when it comes to time and appointments. I am known to arrive early for appointments or events. This trait was influenced by my father. He always said arriving ten minutes early was actually on time.

Today is my Father’s birthday and if he were living, he would turn 88 years of age. He passed away eight years ago on Father’s Day. On this day, my thoughts always turn to him and my feelings for him.

Organization is a strong suit both personally and professionally. When people see my closets, jewelry drawers etc. they always ask if anything is ever out of place. I respond no. This influence came from my Mother.

One of my high school teachers pushed and challenged me to create goals for myself and never stop aspiring to achieve them. I still do this today.

My husband has influenced me in many ways; one being the importance of breakfast. He firmly believes and enjoys a daily breakfast. I never had anything except coffee as I flew out the door for the day. He kept encouraging me to have breakfast and reluctantly I began to do so. To combat high cholesterol, I bake home made oat bran muffins with fruit. So if nothing else, I now enjoy these muffins and coffee for breakfast.

As we journey though life, there will be individuals who truly influence us. We change with the implementation of a behavior or action—which of course can be positive or negative.

So, who has influenced your life? Whose behaviors, traits, and attributes do you display?
Who had a hand in shaping your image and brand?

Take time and enjoy the reflections!
Nyda
 

 

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