Procrastination
Have you ever started something and not finished it?
I
have.
From books that I started reading to exercise plans, to languages I tried to learn, to tasks I fully intended to complete.
We all start out with the best of intentions, but hit obstacles on the way- other important things creep in or we just get bogged down with all the other tasks we need to do.
So how can we achieve all the things we set out to achieve?
Be realistic. Many of us struggle to say no, and therefore end up taking on way too much, disappointing people, exhausting ourselves or missing important jobs. Learn to say no. Learn that if you say yes to this activity, you will be saying no to something else.
Get help from others. Do you really need to do that task? You may be able to delegate it or leave it completely. We often do things because we have always done it.
Get a mentor or coach. Especially if you are busy and time is tight. Mentors ands Coaches help us set our eyes on what is really important and plan ways to effectively do our jobs.
If you would like to find out more about mentoring, coaching or training in any of these areas, contact me: vicki@multiplycoaching.com
Ideal Team Player
Patrick Lencioni wrote a great book called 'The Ideal Team Player'.
If you haven't read it, go find it and read it. It is an excellent book on team work and the skills needed to be a great team player.
Lencioni says that we often are low or lacking in one of these skills and this can have a big impact on the team dynamics.
- Humble people accept apologies with grace, share credit for team accomplishments, easily admit to mistakes and genuinely praise others, speaking of their accomplishments.
- Hungry people are hard workers, thinking of ways to improve things, seeing jobs that need doing then do them before being asked. They are willing to take on difficult or tedious jobs as needed.
- Smart people are good at listening and people want to talk to them. They are self-aware and know how their words and deeds are received. They also are other aware- knowing how to adjust to other personalities and cultures and can adjust accordingly.
Which are you stronger or weaker in? How can you invest in becoming stronger in an area?
If you would like to find out more about team coaching or training in teamwork, contact office@multiplycoaching.com
Another Award
Multiply Coaching has been shortlisted for another award. We are one of seven companies in the area to be shortlisted for the 2023 regional business award.
If you would like to find out more about what we do or to book in award winning training or coaching book in a free 30 minute session: https://calendly.com/multiplycoaching/newclient
Build Rapport- Utilise Rapport
One of the most important things you can do to de-escalate conflict, and turn it around into a growth environment is to gain rapport.
Most of us judge others we meet in under 1/10 second and in that time we decide (sometimes wrongly) how likeable, competent, trustworthy or aggressive that person is.
Gaining rapport involves creating a good first impression so others are more open to conversation. Then using good verbal and non-verbal skills you can show that you are genuinely interested in them and able to listen to them, finding common areas of agreement or common ground.
As you gain this rapport, you can utilise it as you address more difficult or tricky areas- carrying on listening to their point of view, but clearly stating your own view.
If you would like to find out more about conflict training, mediation or coaching, contact office@multiplycoaching.com