WorkMatters Tips Issue #60 – December 16, 2008
Publisher: Gayle Lantz mailto:lantz@workmatters.com
Publisher: Gayle Lantz mailto:lantz@workmatters.com
https://workmatters.com
WorkMatters, Inc.
—————————————————————–
A quick tip to help leaders and executives who need to motivate
their teams and themselves, and catapult their business.
WorkMatters, Inc.
—————————————————————–
A quick tip to help leaders and executives who need to motivate
their teams and themselves, and catapult their business.
Make Your Work Matter!
People need to know their work matters, especially in tough times. Leaders are no exception.
If you’re a leader, here are a few tips to help you make your own work matter. Apply them to yourself as a leader, or share them with others who need to hear them.
* Believe in your own value first.
You must believe in yourself first before others will. Never doubt what you can do. Even some of the most accomplished leaders question their value from time to time.
* Be a catalyst.
Even if you don't always know how to solve the problem, engage your team. Spark fresh ideas. Encourage new approaches. Prompt action. Keep things moving.
* Seek out the like-minded.
Associate with other people who share your interests, goals, motivation, values, etc. They'll give you good ideas, support and feedback when needed. Connect with other leaders like yourself — those in similar roles or facing similar challenges.
You must believe in yourself first before others will. Never doubt what you can do. Even some of the most accomplished leaders question their value from time to time.
* Be a catalyst.
Even if you don't always know how to solve the problem, engage your team. Spark fresh ideas. Encourage new approaches. Prompt action. Keep things moving.
* Seek out the like-minded.
Associate with other people who share your interests, goals, motivation, values, etc. They'll give you good ideas, support and feedback when needed. Connect with other leaders like yourself — those in similar roles or facing similar challenges.
* Find your soapbox.
Express what you care about most, in your industry or in your work. Commit to making a difference in a big way. Your voice needs to be heard. Be bold.
Express what you care about most, in your industry or in your work. Commit to making a difference in a big way. Your voice needs to be heard. Be bold.
* Play to your strengths.
Stop doing work that doesn’t leverage your strengths. Or determine new ways you can use the strengths you enjoy to create best results. You’ll make a stronger impact.
Stop doing work that doesn’t leverage your strengths. Or determine new ways you can use the strengths you enjoy to create best results. You’ll make a stronger impact.
* Entertain new possibilities.
If you feel yourself falling into a slump, it may be temporary, or you might need to open new opportunities for yourself within or outside your organization.
If you feel yourself falling into a slump, it may be temporary, or you might need to open new opportunities for yourself within or outside your organization.
* Power your own sense of purpose.
To energize your work, reflect on WHY you want to do what you want to do, not just the "what you want to accomplish" part. Answer any of these questions that apply:
To energize your work, reflect on WHY you want to do what you want to do, not just the "what you want to accomplish" part. Answer any of these questions that apply:
Why did you start or join the business/firm/organization?
Why do you continue in your leadership role in the organization?
Why do you care?
Why do you want to lead?
Why do you continue in your leadership role in the organization?
Why do you care?
Why do you want to lead?
Commit to making your work matter in any business climate. That's what the best leaders do.
PS: In the future, WorkMatters Tips will be sent to you in html format. A new look for the New Year!
———————————————————————–
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Doing nothing is very hard to do…you never know when you're finished.
~ Leslie Nielsen
~ Leslie Nielsen
———————————————————————–
*** Are You Ready to TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS in the New Year? ***
My new book, Take the Bull by the Horns, addresses ways to make your work matter by growing your business, and yourself. Order the print copy and/or audio program today to help you take charge in the
New Year!
New Year!
We still have a few My Daily Coach 2009 Calendars as well if you’re looking for affordable business gifts for your employees, clients or colleagues. Supply is limited. Order NOW!
To order any WorkMatters resources, please visit:
www.workmatters.com/resources
www.workmatters.com/resources
For bulk orders, contact our office directly at 205-879-8494.
International orders may be placed through www.amazon.com
In Canada, call 905-276-4090.
—————————————————————-
REPRINT: You may reprint items from "WorkMatters Tips" in your own print or electronic newsletter. But please include the following paragraph:
REPRINT: You may reprint items from "WorkMatters Tips" in your own print or electronic newsletter. But please include the following paragraph:
Reprinted from "WorkMatters Tips," a free ezine produced by Gayle Lantz, author of Take the Bull by the Horns, featuring tips for leaders and executives who want to grow themselves, their
team and their business. Subscribe at
https://workmatters.com/signup
team and their business. Subscribe at
https://workmatters.com/signup