If you treat every situation as a life-and-death matter, you'll die a lot of times. ~ Dean Smith ~
As a leader you can't be a firefighter and treat everything like a fire that must be put out immediately. If you do this, then you'll never solve problems. When you are in firefighter mode, all you want is to do is douse the flames. When you run around and behave as if everything is an emergency then your team will do the same. Imagine the stress and wasted energy. Instead become the investigator that finds the root cause. Be strategic so that you solve problems to the point of no return. Prioritize! Choose what needs a quick fix that you can return to later. Take your time on the really important stuff. Otherwise...pardon the pun...you will burn out.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
"I am calm and thoughtful in my planning and actions."
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Friday, September 13, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Urgent Is Not Always Important
What may be done at any time will be done at no time. ~Scottish Proverb
Do you find yourself distracted easily? Do shiny new objects pull you away from once exciting projects that have now become a little dull with time? How often do you say yes to someone or something new when you haven't finished what you are currently doing? You have good intentions as your move about the day but then other things and people will make demands of you. As a leader you must be able to decipher between urgent and important. Many things are important but not urgent. Some people will approach you with seemingly urgent that is not necessarily important. Learn to say, "no, thank you" or "wait...please." Influencers will try to sway you. Listen to their subtle or not so subtle methods of persuasion. A mindful leader will be astute and focused - staying on course for the important.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
I will devote the majority of my attention to the important.
Do you find yourself distracted easily? Do shiny new objects pull you away from once exciting projects that have now become a little dull with time? How often do you say yes to someone or something new when you haven't finished what you are currently doing? You have good intentions as your move about the day but then other things and people will make demands of you. As a leader you must be able to decipher between urgent and important. Many things are important but not urgent. Some people will approach you with seemingly urgent that is not necessarily important. Learn to say, "no, thank you" or "wait...please." Influencers will try to sway you. Listen to their subtle or not so subtle methods of persuasion. A mindful leader will be astute and focused - staying on course for the important.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
I will devote the majority of my attention to the important.
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