To what degree and in what matters are we “our brother’s keeper†at work?
Tag: responsibility
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Finding Meaning in the Mean Time
When we talk about “toughing out a tough job,” (our current podcast discussion series), we are not talking about passively enduring an awful situation until something better comes along.We’re talking about finding meaning in the mean time.
We’re talking about making the time work for you instead of against you.
We’re talking about taking control of the tough experience and creating as good an experience as possible.
There are many good reasons to stay put in a less than ideal job situation.
Two questions for you as we begin this discussion:
- Describe a situation where it would be wiser to stay put in a tough job situation.
- What is a goal you could set for yourself in such a situation where you would benefit regardless of the difficulties?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Do Others’ Perceptions Matter?
My clients know I feel strongly about accepting personal responsibility for how others perceive you.
Check out the research that Liz Strauss shares on the impact perceptions can have on behavior.
You not only create perceptions by how you choose to behave, but your behavior choices are affected by how you think others already perceive you!Are you inadvertently taking your cues from others? Think about it. It’s not a game or a trap. It’s an issue of self-awareness. Can you take a step back and have a look at what’s going on even while you are a participant?
On your side,
– Karl
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Freedom Is The Key To Engaging Responsibility
Responsibility is a reflection of freedom, not control.Any obliging of oneself is responsible to the extent that it is an act of freedom. If coerced, forced or manipulated, the responsibility shifts to the controlling party.
Leaders mistakenly believe that they can delegate responsibility without granting the freedom to choose. “Do this and do it in this way.”
Some even wonder why their assignment is not greeted with more enthusiasm and appreciation. Bewildered by the ingratitude and (more…)
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Lessons from Eliot Spitzer
You have to read this post from Ellen Weber on how our own choices can sabotage our efforts. Even if the fall-out from our choices isn’t as dramatic as Eliot Spitzer’s, we all find ourselves doing things that work against our goals.
Click over to her Brain-Based Business site and check out her insightful list of ten ways we shoot ourselves in the foot. These include: avoiding risk, dodging reflection, procrastinating, and choosing insincerity among others.
While not exactly thrilled to see some of my choices on the list, understanding the how and why behind how those choices affect (read damage) my capacity to choose as I’d like in the future, was a real eye-opener. I gained a new motivation to choose differently.
Who’s side are you on? Not always your own, it seems.
I say we change that today.
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Tired of Watching From the Sidelines?
The extent to which we show up is the extent to which we can contribute.If we wait at the edge of the room for someone to invite us to the proverbial table, we have only ourselves to blame when no one seems to notice all our talent standing there unused.
We don’t ask if there is a seat for us. We take a seat… our seat. We wear ourselves comfortably and without second thoughts. And in the process of participating, we become co-authors of the unfolding story.
If you’re tired of the picture others seem to have of you, then draw one yourself. Don’t leave either the artwork or the interpretation to others without finding a way to participate yourself.
I think you’d be surprised by how much you will accomplish my merely choosing to show up yourself.
