Tips of the week

Being assertive mean being respectful, realistic, and responsible.

Assertiveness is  a communication skill that can only be learned,  no one is born with it.  By being assertive, you can minimize conflict, build confidence and improve relationships .
Ten tips to help you become to be more assertive.

1. Work to understand the other person’s perspective.
2. Know that it’s OK to disagree.
3. Listen to differing points of view.
4. Stay un-emotional.
5. Stay problem-solving oriented.
6. Treat the other person like your friend.
7. Look for win/win outcomes.
8. Use ‘I’ language statements e.g. ‘I think’ or ‘I feel’;
9. Remove “You” from your statements.
10. Practice being patient… lengthen your fuse.

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Your health and your success can be affected by seeing, thinking, being positive

Find the positive; minimize the negative!

Four ideas to increase success with overcoming negativity include:

1. Stop saying: “I want to… but… “                   Say:  I want to… and…
2. Stop saying: “I can’t… because…”                Say: “I won’t… because…”
3. Stop saying: “If it weren’t for… I would…”  Say: “I won’t… because…”
4. Stop saying: “I have to… because…”            Say: “I choose to… because…”

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The quality and quantity of your work can be affected by having too many commitments!

Being overcommitted can lead to increased stress as well as issues related to the

Seven reasons you may overcommit include:

1. you want to impress
2. you feel obligated
3. you under-estimate the time required to complete a task
4. you over-estimate the time available to complete a task
5. you start additional projects before finishing projects
6. you don’t say no often enough
7. your salary or commission is linked to your productivity

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It’s important to create an environment where it feels good to participate. This is the key to motivating others to perform.

Seven of the most effective ways to create the climate to motivate others include:

• Being truthful.
• Make decisions
• Lead by example
• Delegate
• Recognize the value of other people’s efforts
• Being objective
• Tolerate disagreement

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Providing helpful feedback frequently let’s people know you’re there to help.

Six ideas to increase success with feedback include:

1. Discuss “real” performance based on facts.
2. Forget judgments or opinions.
3. Invite rather than providing the solution.
4. Encourage the formulation of solutions to problems.
5. Frequently ask:  Is there a reason?  Is there an explanation?
6. Fix problems for the future.  Ask “What can be done next time around?”

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Stop interrupting yourself!

Four ideas to increase your success in minimizing interrupting yourself include:

1. De-clutter.
2. Gather all of the needed documents, equipment etc. before you start a task,
3. Finish each task before starting a new task.
4. Don’t leave candy or treats out to invite others interrupt you.

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Effective leaders help others to improve.

Six ideas to increase success with coaching include:

1. Be honest;
2. Be specific
3. Be objective.
4. Lead by example.
5. Recognize improvements.
6. Tolerate disagreement

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Choosing how to spend your time is the key to your success.

Three ideas to increase success with Time Management include:

1. Use one planning calendar whether it’s electronic or manual.
2. Have easy access to your planner.
3. Keep track of start dates; not end dates.

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Effective leaders build effective teams!

Nine ideas to build effective teams include:

• 1. Seek suggestions for improvement.from the team.
  2. Discuss “Why we are here?” with the team.
  3. Compliment team members to build their self-esteem.
  4. Encourage each other frequently.
  5. Forgive mistakes.
  6. Act the way you want members to act.
  7. Build a relationship with each team member;
  8. Treat every team member with the same respect and attention.
  9. Encourage learning, growing and improvement.

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Staying focused is hard work!

Seven ideas to increase success with listening include:

1. Listen with more than your ears.  Use your eyes and your heart to discover intention.
2. Take notes; forget remembering.
3. Listen more intently when you don’t agree.
4. Look for common interest or mutual benefits.
5. Overcome your personal biases and prejudices.
6. Clarify be sure.
7. Confirm to show your understanding.

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