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How to Get the Maximum out of Your Employees
A conducive work environment is one in which all the varied employees work in
unison, to achieve the common goal of overall success.
MensXP.com Wed 22 Aug, 2012 4:05 PM IST
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As an employer, you need to learn some tricks in order to generate the maximum output out of your
workforce.
1. Each Employee is Different
Although it is extremely common to view the employees as a collective workforce, paying attention to
their individuality will help boost output in the long run. As an employer, you should celebrate their
uniqueness and develop a transparent communication system addressing their needs, expectations
and requirements. Although it is your duty to treat every employee equally, take care not to treatthem partially. This will only spite discord among them.
2. Manage Expectations
If you desire to attainmaximum benefitsout of your hardworking employees, then you should be
vigilant enough to lay out your expectations at the very start of the project. Maintaining such
transparency with your team will bring everyone up to speed with the current design of things. This
will remove chances of miscommunication among employees, in terms of assigned expectations.
3. Provide Challenging Environment
A dynamic work environment is highly conducive to fostering the maximum output of your
employees. Creating a strict work environment will only let the monotony sink in. A peppy yet
professional workplace is the best way to harness creative inputs and put them to fruitful use.
4. Provide Incentives
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Every employee likes some form of appreciation from the management. While monetary incentives
are a great way to motivate the team to work harder, it cannot always be the most feasible choice for
organizations. Apart from monetary appreciation, you could provide verbal encouragement and offer
perks like conveyance reimbursements and gourmet lunches. An incentive-laden environmentis good
for inducing some healthy competition and getting the creative juices flowing.
5. Foster Strength and Manage Weaknesses
As their professional superior, it is your responsibility to push the employees to do better. This
means evaluating everyones strengths and weaknesses and aiding them accordingly. Leverage the
strengths of your employees to productive use and improve upon their weaknesses to accelerate the
output and interpersonal relationships as well.
6. Dont be Afraid to Fire Employees
As an employer, it is your sole duty to preserve the productive nature of your work environment. This
means that you have every right to remove any incompatible element, if need be. Dont be afraid to
let go of your unproductive staff. When workplace harmony is the prime objective, there is nothing
wrong infiring employeesin order to preserve it. You never know, they might be grateful to you, for
ushering them into a better direction in their respective careers.
Being an employer, you wield immense responsibilities in aiding the workforce to do better and by
following the suggested tips, you shall be able to enjoy the maximum returns.
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The Best Ways to Torpedo Your Career
By Chrissy Scivicque | U.S.News & World Report LP Thu 16 Aug, 2012 7:13 PM IST
You probably didn't set out to turn your promising career into atrain wreckof Real Housewivesproportions. But if you're not careful, this could be where you're headed.
While flipping tables may be an obvious sign that you've taken a wrong turn, unintentional--even
innocent--mistakes can dim a bright career future. Here are a few of the most common career gaffes
and some tips on how to avoid them:
1. Make emotional, rash decisions. Go on, act on that impulse to quit without notice. It'll feel so
good ... for about five minutes. Then you'll realize your reference is shot, you've burned the bridges
you spent years building, and no one learned their lesson the way you imagined.
Emotions are a natural part of being human, butacting on emotions isn't a requirement. The
decisions people most often regret are those that are made in haste when emotions are running high.
Slow down, take a deep breath, and think it through. You can end up living with the consequences of
a bad career decision for life.
2. Be reactive. Here's an idea: Why not just wait and let life have its way with you? That's what
being reactive is all about. Maybe the writing on the wall says layoffs are coming. But you just hang
out, hold tight, and wait for the ship to sink. Then, months later when you're "suddenly"unemployed,
you can't help but feel like a victim of this horrible economy.
Maybe if you took action early on, you could have avoided the pain of unemployment. If you planned
ahead and took control of the situation, rather than letting the situation control you, maybe you'd be
in a position of power rather than victimhood. Instead of scrambling to keep up, aim to stay two
steps ahead.
3. Avoid self-reflection. Conflict with co-workers? They must be jealous. Butting heads with your
boss? He's probably a jerk. Whatever is going on that's holding you back in your career, it's not your
fault. If you believe that, I know of a reality show you'll love.
No one likes to admit they're less than perfect, but guess what? You are.We all make mistakes. We
all have room for growth. If you're unwilling to really see yourself (warts and all), take responsibility
for your shortcomings, and commit to improving them, your career is on a fast track to nowhere.
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4. Wing it.Who needs a plan? Head out in the vague direction of "success," and you'll get there
eventually, right?
The GPS makers of the world are laughing hysterically right now. They know that if you don't know
where you're going and you don't have a map to get there, chances are good that you'll end up in a
bad part of town. The same is truefor your career. Just ask the aspiring writer behind the shoe
counter at the bowling ally.
5. Get comfortable. Sit back, relax, and put your career on cruise control. Don't worry about
learning new skills or pushing yourself to new levels. Grab a mint julep and find some shade.
And while you're doing that, the competition will be quietly, steadily outpacing you. The rest of the
world isn't worried about being comfortable; they're worried about being successful. They know that
there are no easy paths to greatness. They're constantly growing and learning and seekingdiscomfort--because that's where the good stuff happens.
Chrissy Scivicque, the founder ofEatYourCareer.com, believes work can be a nourishing life
experience. As a career coach, corporate trainer and public speaker, she helps professionals of all
levels unlock their true potential and discover long-lasting career fulfillment.
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How to Overcome ShynessSANDEEP SHARMA
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Shyness is a very common trait,
and only varies in degree from one individual to another.
However even the most pathological forms of shyness can be overcome with persistent
efforts. Shyness roots from a very basic emotion, that is, fear, and everyone has their
own fears and self-doubts. To overcome shyness you dont need to alter your overall
personality, but bring yourself to systematically eliminate those doubts and fears. Read
on to know how.
1. Introspection
One could be shy for numerous reasons, namely weak self image, insecurity, excessive
self-consciousness etc. Firstly, you need to accept the fact that no earthly creature is
perfect. Your shyness can simply be a matter of habit or rooted in some bad experiences
of the past. Identify the cause and try to bring about a change, moving towards a
renewed self.
2. Work on Your Self-Worth
We all have our own abilities and weaknesses and in no way whatsoever should your
weaknesses affect your self-worth. Learn to value yourself by identifying each of your
strengths, no matter how trivial they seem to be. Treat yourself as a unique individual,
because guess what, you are unique
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3. Get Rid of the Label
You need to get rid of the label of shy that you have imposed upon yourself. By
accepting that you are shy, you are bound to live up to that trait for the rest of your life.
Entertain the possibility that you can be as outgoing and confident as anybody.
4. Experiment
You can only come out of your shell when you will try to break out of it. Challenging
yourself to engage in different social situations and getting out of your comfort zone
more often will help you subdue your inhibitions. It may seem emotionally
uncomfortable at first, but with time and repetition, you would see your social barrier
melt away.
5. Get Out
You need to get out of yourself. Try to think less about yourself and what other people
might be thinking about you. Instead, try to direct your stream of thought upon the
people around you and their conversation. Instigate your natural curiosity to learn more
and be more outgoing.
6. Adopt a System
Setting simple short-term goals will help you to be the person you aspire to be. You dont
need to be an obsessive perfectionist, but rather identify yourself and set goals
accordingly.
Shyness can hold you back in all walks of life. By being shy, you may even miss out on
some of the greatest experiences in life. Use this idea to motivate yourselfto get out into
the world, which presents a million gleaming possibilities. You only get to live once and
it is certainly not a bad idea to make the most of it.
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Trust Yourself, You Are Special!SANDEEP SHARMA
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Man is the most superior of all
beings, and is made so for a reason.
Man is an inherently special species. This truth is, however, long-forgotten by some
people. This article shall act as a guide to self-reliance, and teach them to appreciate
themselves.
Parable for Self-Reliance
In the remote village in the Hubei province in China, an aging master once called upon
his self-loathing disciple, to teach him the value of self-love. The disciple felt that he was
under-wrought to take on the responsibilities of life. The master held up a gold coin and
asked him if he wanted it. Watching his disciple nod his head fervently, he dropped the
coin into a pile of dirt and asked him again. The disciple still nodded in affirmation.
Instead of giving him the coin, the master dropped it in a pile of goat-faeces and asked
him again. The disciple still replied in affirmation. The benign master smiled and gave
him the coin, while softly commending his disciples desire to want the gold coin even
after the ordeal that he put it through. The master then equated humanity to the gold
coin and told his eager disciple that no matter how much circumstances bog one down,
one never loses their inherent value.
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Believe in Yourself
Mankind has come a long way from its ancient Neanderthal origins to the modern
bionic self. This has all been possible due to its indomitable spirit. Even through the
direst circumstances, he has been able to find a way to exemplify himself. It is only by
means of sheer will that ordinary people have risen above their troubles to achieve
extraordinary feats. With such an impressive legacy, it is impossible to feel anything but
confidence. A small fragment of sheer belief can move mountains. So if you
trulybelievein yourself, you can accomplish just about anything under the sun. Be
yourself and vest your energies in your skill and you will be able to turn yourdreamsto
reality.
How does it help?
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Life can be a gruelling journey made less-taxing, if one can believe in himself. Self-
reliance has been the best tool for success and happiness. If you only look deep within,
you will be able to find all the answers you need, to tide over the problems in life. Life is
a battlefield, and the greatest weapon you can wield is self-belief. Not only does it
strengthens you as person, but also makes you able enough to take on any problems in
life.
Being special does not imply having qualities which others dont have; it implies making
use of them to change the world. All one needs is a little faith in himself, to make things
right.
Discover the Leader in YouJOSHUA
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Learning to be aleader is a
skill, just like learning to ride a bicycle.
You start off with training wheels, you wobble, you fall, you get hurt, you get up until
you can ride confidently. Leadership comes with practise. Here are a few tips that can
help you discover the leader in you:
Put your hand up
Put your hand up in your school, college, community or workplace whenever there is an
event / function to be put up or organized. Anything that requires you to put a team,
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delegate, supervise and bring in results, like even a fund-raising drive. The more you put
yourself out there, the more initiativeyou show, the more you multi-task, the closer you
come to being a leader.
Lead from every front
Lead from every front, including your life, career, etc. Dont ever be passive. Keep
finding ways to improve things in your life. Be ready to take action. Never compromise.
Do everything in your power to get what you want.
Understand your strong points
Understand what your strengths are and become the best in that field. If communication
is your strongest point, become the best orator ever. Use your strength to youradvantage. Become so good that people come to you for anything related to
communication.
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Be an A to Z man
If you take something up, make sure you finish the job. If theres a customer complaint,
ensure you finish the cycle, be it over the phone or through e-mails and stick with it until
you resolve the issue.
Become a risk-taker
Being a leader isnt easy. Leaders are those who take the bullet aimed at their men on a
battlefield. Leaders take risks. They are the ones who put their necks on the line and
take the blame if things dont work out. Leaders arent afraid of setbacks. They
understand that they can only attain success by being fearless. He never gives up.
Develop your PR skills
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A good leader has excellent PR skills. He knows everyone, or knows people who do. He
has a go-to man for everything. He has excellent social skills. People are drawn towards
him because he is likeable, genuinely interested in them, and is an extremely nice
person. Learn to deal with different people because, in the end, leading comes down to
managing your people well.
Build credibility
One of the important traits for a leader is his credibility. Credibility is something that is
like a fixed deposit. It is a long-term fund. Be someone who does what he says. Be
someone who is trustworthy, believable. Develop a reputation for being honest and
unbiased. Slowly, these traits will become a part of you, and when the moment comes
for you to lead, you will become a great leader.
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Leadership Lessons from Bill GatesPULKIT ARORA
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WhileSteve Jobsis mostly credited with bringing computing to our living rooms,
tremendous efforts of Bill Gates should not be ignored.
The co-founder of Microsoft has been consistently ranked as one of the richest men in
the world. Gates, on the other hand, has never succumbed to the temptations of his
wealth and has pledged to part with massive amounts of it for charitable causes.
Bill Gates, the creator Windows, the most popular operating system in the world, is
known for being the entrepreneur who revolutionized the computing industry. A college
drop-out, he started Microsoft out of his garage and work hard to build it. The company
is now amongst the biggest corporations on the world.Gates has always maintained that
nothing can replace hard work. People try for shortcuts but all they taste is temporary
success which soon fades out. His leadership mantras are always overwhelming and
managers across the world yearn to learn and get inspired from him.
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We bring you some of his most insightful leadership mantras:
On Hard Work
People used to wonder that how a college dropout who started the company from a
garage could make it this big. Some used to say that Gates was plain lucky. Little did
they realise that he had substantial experience in programming and had done years and
years of hard work before kicking it off. It was this experience which helped him build
the first software by Microsoft: MS DOS. Gates does not believe in theconcept of
overnight success. Hard work is what truly counts in the long the run.
On Following your Passion
Making millions through programming was not his priority; Gates was just following his
heart, his passion. Programming was his obsession and it gave him happiness. He has
always maintained that good entrepreneurs follow their passionrather than
experimenting unnecessarily. That way they only end up losing focus. Rather than just
chasing the rupee sign, managers and entrepreneurs should work hard to chase their
passion. Money will come chasing on its own!
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Gates with his wife Melinda
On Giving Back
Gates says, If you want to become a leader that people admire and respect, you must
become a person of significance. People don't follow you because you take from them;
they follow you because you give to them. Apart from being the tech-czar he is, Gates is
also known all over the world for all the philanthropy he does via his Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation. He believes that giving back to the society is as important as taking
from it. This is what sets a leader apart from others.
Strive to live out a life that makes a difference in this world; give back more than what
you've taken from society. Your life then will be a true success, remarks Gates.
On Vision
A leader should have the vision and that too an impeccable one. He should be able to seewhat might lie ahead in times to come. Bill Gates could see that the future of
computers was in the software, not in the hardware. This made things easy for him as he
now had well-defined targets to chase. According to Gates,most successful peoplehave
had a vision which has enabled them to make it out big in the world. A leader sans vision
soon loses team and goes out of the race.
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On Failures
Gates has always viewed failures as valuable learning lessons.As Windows was gaining
popularity, a good number of people were reporting problems in it every day and a lot of
criticism used to pour in on a routine basis. Bill Gates took all this in a positive way.
These were valuable lessons for him which made him more determined to improve
Windows. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning, says Bill
Gates.
Some of His Best Quotes
1. As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.
2. I really had a lot of dreams when I was a kid, and I think a great deal of that grew out
of the fact that I had a chance to read a lot.
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3. If I had some set ideaof a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years
ago?
4. It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
5. To create a new standard, it takes something that's not just a little bit different; it
takes something that's really new and really captures people's imagination -- and the
Macintosh, of all the machines I've ever seen, is the only one that meets that standard.
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Leadership Lessons from Steve JobsPULKIT ARORA
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Last week the world lost a great visionarywith the demise of master innovator and a
tech wizard par excellence, Steve Jobs.
The co-founder of Apple Inc has left behind a legacy which is undoubtedly unparalleled.
He was a man who not only saved the drowning Apple but turned it into an iconic tech
company and carved an exclusive niche for it. With his untimely departure, an era has
come to an end and it is time for us to reflect upon what we can learn from his
leadership style.
Let's see some of his profound leadership mantras:
On Simplifying Things
When iPod was being created, Jobs did not want it have any buttons/keys on it,
including the switch on/switch off button. This gave nightmares to the engineers
working on the project but Jobs refused to change his mind. The engineers were pushed
to the limits of innovation and as a result we now have thetouch-based scroll wheel.
This is what Jobs used to say about keeping things simple: that's been one of my
mantras -- focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work
hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because
once you get there, you can move mountains.
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On Anticipating Things
You can't just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the
time you get it built, they'll want something new, Jobs was quoted as saying. He always
maintained that an innovative marketer should anticipate what his target audience
would want when the product will be out in the market. It's not about pop culture, and
it's not about fooling people, and it's not about convincing people that they want
something they don't. We figure out what we want, he had once said.
On Vision
It was Jobs' vision which makes the entire Apple concept so dramatically successful. He
was able to create a vision for the company, one that each member can relate with and
work towards. His audacious to start a revolution in the way the average person
processes information, has now taken the form of a multi-million dollar business from
a mere idea or wishful thinking. It was his vision which united the teams at Apple to
build cutting-edge products like iPod, iPhone and iPad, products which have altered the
very lifestyle and thought process of the consumers.
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On Innovation
Jobs had a vision which was innovative by default but he knew that the process of
innovation must never stop in the face of never-ending competition in the market he
operated in. He could have easily rested on his laurels and been content with them but
that would not have been 'Steve Jobs' who always wanted to Stay Hungry, Stay
Foolish. For him, innovation was something of paramount importance and he placed it
much before other things. It was through his innovation approach that we have cult
products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad. At the same time he was all for recognizing
good ideas propounded by others and then incorporating them intoApple products.
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On Following the Heart
Steve was one of those few persons who listened to their heart in the truest sense. Iftoday were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? And
whenever the answer has been No for too many days in a row, I know I need to change
something. Several of his actions as Apple CEO earned him considerable flak but he
refused to deter. To do this, Jobs often drew inspiration from death. Remembering that
you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have
something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart,
he had told the students of Stanford Universityat the university's 114th commencement
in June 2005.
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Leadership Lessons from Dr A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is the man whose efforts are largely responsible for shaping
the defence programme of India.
Fondly called the missile man, Dr Kalam was among India's leading scientists before
he became the President of India. He worked with Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) and helped in making India self-sufficient in satellite and space technology.
Later, Kalam worked for developing sophisticated missiles and other defence technology
and acquired the status of a national hero for leading India's nuclear weapons test in
1998.
In 2002, he was elected as the President of the country and graced the post until 2007.
Kalam's leadership style and vision are not just valued in India but the man commands
respect everywhere he goes. People soon fall for his charismatic way of talking and get
endeared to him. He is known to givea leadership mantra as a tip-off everywhere he
goes for a public event.
MensXP brings you his tips on some important focus areas of leadership:
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On Creativity
Dr Kalam has always emphasized on the importance of creativity and innovation in
anything we do. He says that India needs creative leaders rather than managers or
commanders. If you really want to be a leader, then you have to be a coach rather than
a commander, or an advisor rather than a manager and a representative of your
colleagues instead of becoming a director," he once told the students of IIM Indore.
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On Vision
According to Dr Kalam, the most important quality a leader must possess is to have a
vision. A person lacking a vision cannot be leader. Dr Kalam has always been known for
his impeccable vision which can be seen in his breakthrough work India 2020.In this
book, he has suggested a visionary action plan to develop India into a superpower and a
developed nation by 2020. The book has been a bestseller in many parts of the world
and has been translated into a number of languages.
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Dr Kalam's Poem on Vision
I climbed and climbed
Where is the peak, my Lord?
I ploughed and ploughed,Where is the knowledge treasure, my Lord?
I sailed and sailed,
Where is the island of peace, my Lord?
Almighty, bless my nation
With vision and sweat resulting into happiness.
On Integrity and Transparency
Everything a leader does should be transparent and high on integrity. There should be adegree of nobility in management. This creates congenial work environmentand
generates employee loyalty, which in turn leads to higher efficiency and dedication.
On Exploring New Avenues
Dr Kalam says that a leader must have the inclination and then the grit to travel on
unexplored paths. He says that people find it hard to exit their comfort zones and prefer
travelling on a well-laid out path. But there is no alternative to hard work and success
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doesn't come this easy. Unless and until, a leader is willing to try out new things and
take at least some amount of risk, things are likely to remain mundane.
On Success and Failure
Dr Kalam has a very idealistic view on success and failure. He says that when failure
occurs, a leader should humbly own it and acknowledge it.When success comes, the
leader should again have the humility to give credit to all the people who worked for it.
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Leadership Lessons from Azim PremjiPULKIT ARORA
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Wipro started off as a small companymanufacturing hydrogenated cooking fats and
consumer products.
It is now one of India's top IT companies and a world-class player at the global level.
There is one man who is almost single-handedly responsible for making this miraculous
transition from soaps to software happen: Mr Azim Premji.
If there's one mantra for success given by Mr Premji's, it's: keep striving for excellence.
And he has been very true to his own belief. A recipient of numerous awards, including
the covetedPadma Bhushan award, his leadership styleis lauded by entrepreneurs not
just in India, but across the world.
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MensXP brings you his discerning tips on some core leadership issues faced by
managers:
On Teamwork
Unless you build a strong network of people with complementary skills, you will berestricted by your own limitations. It's the ability to become an integral part of a cross-
cultural team which is an important ingredient in the recipe for success. This is because
we are confronted with harsh challenges in this world and it is very difficult to face them
alone.
On a Social Vision
For decades we have been waiting for someone who will help us in 'priming the pump' of
the economy.The government was the logical choice for doing it, but it was strapped forresources. Other countries were willing to give us loans and aids but there was a limit to
this.
In the millennium of the mind,knowledge-based industries like Information
Technology are in a unique position to earn wealth from outside. While earning is
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important, we must have mechanisms by which we use it for the larger good of our
society. As we climb the ladders of success, we must not forget what owe to the society.
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On Perseverance
No matter what you do in life, you cannot do without having that indomitable grit and
an ability to withstand hardships. Keep at it andyou will succeed, no matter how
hopeless it seems at times. You must be true to the values you believe in and stick to
them in good and bad times. Perseverance can make miracles happen.
On Dealing with Stress
The stress that a young person faces today while beginning his or her career is the same
as the last generation faced at the time of retirement. These are times when our jobs
have become more complex even thoughsome new technologyis being rolled out almost
every day. It's only natural to get stressed under such circumstances. You must develop
your own mechanism for dealing with stress. Some tackle it by going for a daily jog,
some find relief in listening to good music and so on and so forth. The important thing
to do is to develop your own stress-busting mechanism. You will need lots of energy to
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deal with the challenges. Unless you take care of yourself there is no way you can take
care of others.
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On Excellence
There is a tremendous difference betweenbeing good and being excellent in whatever
you do. In the present-day scenario, going good is not enough. Globalisation has
ushered in new standards of quality. In fact, excellence is a like a goalpost in motion.
One has to raise the bar constantly. So if you reach a milestone, you can't just sit down
and relax. It's all about continuing to strive for more.
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3 Ways to Boost Your Work ResilienceBy AMY MARTINEZ
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Amy Martinez
Everyone has tough timesbut some people seem to handle those times better than others.
One co-worker might be a ball of anxiety, frustrated at every change. Another seems to
figure out her next step easily and move on. What makes the difference? Resilience.
Resilience isn't the absence of stress, bad news, or difficult decisions. It's the ability to find
new strength and bounce backan essential skill for career success in today's topsy-turvyworld.
If you aren't resilient, you will struggle in fast-paced, difficult, and ambiguous situations. If
you're stressed, you won't perform your bestand your health will suffer as well.
Lacking resiliency also affects the people around you. It will drain the morale, productivity,
and energy from your team or co-workers. Just being around you will increase other
people's stress, making them wonder, "Will he be angry, reactive, anxious?" Getting your
call, text, or email can turn their good day into a whirlwind of action or drama.
Being healthy, sane, and resilient allows you to bring your best self to the job and be a
person other people want to work withright now and over the long term.
Make these three actions a priority to build your resilience:
1. Take care of yourself. That inner voice that tells you to take better care of yourself is
right. When you do, you'll find it's easier to cope with stress, difficulties, roadblocks,
criticism, rejection, or change. Consider five types of health: physical, mental, emotional,
social, and spiritual.
What can you do to build physical energy? Get up and move every 90 to 120
minutes. Suggest a walking meeting with a co-worker. Climb the stairs instead of taking
the elevator. Each week, do some sort ofphysical activityget your sweat on.
What can you do to overcome mental fatigue and exhaustion? Take a break from
the task at hand. Impose a change of scenery with a short mental vacation by
daydreaming, solving a challenging puzzle, or practicing a simple meditation technique.
What can you do to become more conscious of your emotional triggers? Figureout who and what pushes your buttons. Slow down so you can manage your reactions
and choose your response. Try the "third-party observation" technique: objectively see
the various angles of this situation from different viewpoints, as if you were watching it
unfold on film. Playing "witness" to your life allows you to regain a sense of perspective.
What can you do to create more meaningful and productive social relationships?
Take an energy assessment of your relationships. Choose to spend more time around
those who feed your growth and impart energy, and less around those who drain you.
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What can you do to more effectively align your behaviors with your core values
and purpose? Clarify what you value most, quiet your mind or think about what inspires
you. Connect to your energy source: a person, an idea, a doctrine, or a concept.
2. Focus on learning. Another way to deal with stressful, chaotic times is to learn from
your past wins. Recall a time in your personal or professional life when you were able to
overcome, prevail, bounce back, or rise above a difficult situation. Then ask yourself:
What happened?
What was I thinking and feeling at the time?
What did I do that helped me get through that situation?
What was I pleasantly surprised to learn about myself as I worked through the
situation?
Your own experience can deliver great insight into how to manage your current situation.
Find ways to repeat what workedbut also figure out what you could do differently.
3. Get real. Understand that any time you encounter a career crisis or significant challenge,
it's normal to experience a feeling of vulnerability. New jobs, no jobs, and crazy jobs will
keep you outside of your comfort zonemaybe even for prolonged periods of time. And
trying to be sane and resilient during these times isn't easy. Do your best and be
compassionate with yourself and others as you work your way through.
But remember, every time you find a way to learn from your tough experience, you build
inner strength. When you look carefully for meaningful lessons, you deepen your resiliency
reservoir. And with that extra resiliency, you become a more positive and productive person
and your career will benefit, too.
Amy Martinezis a senior faculty member with the Center for Creative Leadership, a top-
ranked, global provider of leadership education.
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