By Steve Gilliland
Typically, a business owner or manager wishes the best for their organization, and part of that entails ensuring their staff members give it their all. However, there’s a fine line between supporting or motivating and micromanaging employees. Micromanagement is a management approach characterized by intensely careful supervision and control over minute parts of an employee’s work. Many inspirational speakers speak about this and showcase how it can have a detrimental impact on your staff. Read on to learn how it can affect your business as a whole. LOW MORALE Micromanaged employees feel their work autonomy slipping away. Ultimately, it leads to employees who cannot take pride in their work and the results they produce. They may no longer wish to go above and beyond for their organization. Motivational speakers consider micromanagement a morale killer. Whether on purpose or not, those who engage in micromanagement neglect the skills and information that staff members have developed throughout their careers. This prevents the latter from pursuing additional career-related growth. LOW PRODUCTIVITY LEVELS Maximum productivity is challenging to accomplish under constant observation. Micromanagers frequently interrupt their staff by asking questions and making arbitrary changes to their work. Employees are compelled to slow down and reschedule important tasks to accommodate ongoing input and modifications to their procedures. Additionally, micromanagement can make workers doubt their skills and knowledge, ultimately increasing their reliance on supervisors for direction. Keynote speakers highlight the employee’s importance and how their creativity is important for a company to operate well. POOR MENTAL HEALTH Great effort goes into maintaining proper mental health at work, but micromanagement strongly affects people’s emotional well-being and makes them feel unappreciated in the workplace. Professional motivational speakers emphasize the significance of mental health in the workplace. Although it may sound severe, employers can incur an annual productivity loss expense of up to $51 billion due to their staff’s mental health struggles. HIGHER EMPLOYEE TURNOVER Micromanagement can cause people to leave a company as they become exhausted by constant and relentless monitoring. A business’s momentum could decrease further when employees leave—due to the need to train new personnel and retrain current staff for new responsibilities. Motivational speakers suggest companies recruit and hire the right people who don’t showcase micromanagement abilities. LOW CREATIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT LEVELS Creativity is driven by engagement. Workers will feel less responsible for an organization’s success if they’re alienated and disempowered due to constant micromanagement. Since micromanagement hinders employees’ ability to innovate, it gives them little to no room to reflect on their own performance and work toward improvement. The most prosperous companies grow when many people present ideas and thoughts for their improvement. Teamwork also declines due to a micromanager’s judgment and opinions. Teamwork fosters improved communication, increased creativity and organization, and general contentment inside an organization. In comparison, a lack of cooperation and synergy can substantially harm your business over time. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success!
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By Steve Gilliland
You’re far more disciplined than you believe. Anyone can follow a set of rules, but life’s little challenges rarely cater to that. You want your team members to win in unpredictable circumstances because they can. You have much more power than you think, and your ability to combat obstacles can become a tremendous asset. Here’s how you can start realizing your full potential with your personal superpower of vision... 1. Redefine Discipline Your reason for thinking that you lack discipline in your life might be that you have difficulty keeping appointments or waking up on time. Perhaps your idea of a better life is waking up at dawn, cooking a healthy breakfast, getting a jump-start on work, and arriving at your desk thirty minutes before reporting time. That might be someone’s perfect life—and there’s no denying that it’s an impressive routine—but that doesn’t mean it’s the standard you need to aim for. The first step to building a life that serves you and your commitments better is dropping the idea that there’s a right way to do that. All people are different, and accepting that your perceived weaknesses are opportunities for incredible strength is a part of that. So, when you drop the traditionalist ideas of what it means to live the right way, you’re left with your own idea; and it’s yours to create. Think of simpler ways of incorporating healthy practices into your life. Things like learning to regulate your emotional responses to disappointing situations, approaching obstacles with unwavering motivation, and cutting yourself slack when you deserve it are real, invaluable skills. Finding inspiration in life’s little challenges is not something you need a routine for. You just need to accept that you need to support yourself first. Remember this as you create positivity in your life because the only one it needs to serve is you. 2. Time Is of the Essence, But Your Needs Come First Odds are, you can’t completely disregard honoring time commitments. However, you can build a custom schedule that works for you and find the root of the problem. If you’re afflicted with late nights and groggy mornings, don’t trick yourself into thinking you’re the problem. If you stay up late to unwind, it’s probably because your daily routine leaves you feeling too wired or because you don’t have space in your day for entertainment. Stay far, far away from the idea that entertainment is an expendable part of your life; it’s not. Instead, create space for it earlier in the day. The next time you find yourself with idle hands, invite yourself (and maybe some of your favorite people) out of your comfort zones in search of activities that bring joy. Whatever you seek or get out of your late nights is present elsewhere. If you look, you’ll find it. Maybe it’s a healthy dose of comedy, maybe it’s yoga. Maybe it’s some time with your nearest and dearest. Once you drop the prescribed ideas of what is and isn’t a healthy use of your time and instead start searching for what uplifts you, you’re officially unstoppable. 3. Put Honest Energy into the World Around You A positive attitude doesn’t always mean an unwavering smile. All emotions are valid, and expressing the negatives sincerely doesn’t make you negative. Let the 3 Ps of positivity melt into the way you look at things. Sound confusing? Here’s how each P can help you build paths where you need them: Purpose There’s a reason so many people who get their dream jobs ultimately find something better. We all have a purpose, and there’s a widespread misconception that the teen years are the right time to find it. That idea forgets to account for personal growth. You’re capable of more than you were a decade or even a year ago, and you get a little bit stronger every day. This applies to your personal life, too. Whether you have the life you always wanted, or you’re still working toward achieving it, stop and ask yourself what you want right now. Then pursue it with purpose. Not for a better future or to have a life that meets social ideals—but to wake up in the morning with a bounce in your step that’ll boost your entire day. Passion A job that you’re passionate about is great, but what about your personal passions? Fill your life, every hour of it, with the things you love. Make time for the people you love, eat food you love, and, by default, you’ll be living a life you love. Once you have that, self-discipline will have nothing on your iron will. There’s a time and place for passion, and it’s here and now. If there are elements of your life that don’t fill you with creativity and ambition, those are expendable. Pride Perhaps there’s value in modesty, but there’s nothing immodest in appreciating your value. When you give yourself due credit, you start becoming more conscious of the people around you who deserve a clap on the back. When you take pride in your work, you take pride in the team that you leaned on, and even your boss, for helping you get there. It may sometimes seem that people around you could do more or be more, but step back and see that with everything you’ve achieved, they’ve been just enough. When you take pride in how much you’ve prioritized finding time for personal growth, also take pride in the people who inspired you. 4. Limit the Space That Work Takes up in Your Life No Matter What Your Industry Last but not least, take a good hard look at your work-life balance. You can’t be expected to create consistency in your life if the schedule you’re creating it for isn’t healthy. Sure, time waits for no one, but you don’t need it to wait for you. There’s power in letting go of the things that are out of your control. If your job isn’t doable within your shift hours, that doesn’t mean you need to take it upon yourself to expand them. If you’re putting in the work, there’s no reason for your performance to dwindle when you follow the terms of your contract. Do a once-over of your work schedule. If there’s no way you can continue the way you’re going and start leaving your desk at the prescribed time, then speak to a manager. Ask them genuinely if they can help you create better time management strategies. Organizations are always looking for ways to retain great employees, and your superiors will be aware if your deliverables are excessive. All of this is part of the journey to grasping the fact that your life is yours to live as you please. Never let others define your failures or successes, and instead, start leading with heart and creating your own standards. Remember that any experience worth having will bring challenges, and if you think you’ve failed, keep in mind that the lessons you learned and the resolve you responded with were all a part of helping you find your purpose. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
You’re far more disciplined than you believe. Anyone can follow a set of rules, but life’s little challenges rarely cater to that. You want your team members to win in unpredictable circumstances because they can. You have much more power than you think, and your ability to combat obstacles can become a tremendous asset. Here’s how you can start realizing your full potential with your personal superpower of vision... 1. Redefine Discipline Your reason for thinking that you lack discipline in your life might be that you have difficulty keeping appointments or waking up on time. Perhaps your idea of a better life is waking up at dawn, cooking a healthy breakfast, getting a jump-start on work, and arriving at your desk thirty minutes before reporting time. That might be someone’s perfect life—and there’s no denying that it’s an impressive routine—but that doesn’t mean it’s the standard you need to aim for. The first step to building a life that serves you and your commitments better is dropping the idea that there’s a right way to do that. All people are different, and accepting that your perceived weaknesses are opportunities for incredible strength is a part of that. So, when you drop the traditionalist ideas of what it means to live the right way, you’re left with your own idea; and it’s yours to create. Think of simpler ways of incorporating healthy practices into your life. Things like learning to regulate your emotional responses to disappointing situations, approaching obstacles with unwavering motivation, and cutting yourself slack when you deserve it are real, invaluable skills. Finding inspiration in life’s little challenges is not something you need a routine for. You just need to accept that you need to support yourself first. Remember this as you create positivity in your life because the only one it needs to serve is you. 2. Time Is of the Essence, But Your Needs Come First Odds are, you can’t completely disregard honoring time commitments. However, you can build a custom schedule that works for you and find the root of the problem. If you’re afflicted with late nights and groggy mornings, don’t trick yourself into thinking you’re the problem. If you stay up late to unwind, it’s probably because your daily routine leaves you feeling too wired or because you don’t have space in your day for entertainment. Stay far, far away from the idea that entertainment is an expendable part of your life; it’s not. Instead, create space for it earlier in the day. The next time you find yourself with idle hands, invite yourself (and maybe some of your favorite people) out of your comfort zones in search of activities that bring joy. Whatever you seek or get out of your late nights is present elsewhere. If you look, you’ll find it. Maybe it’s a healthy dose of comedy, maybe it’s yoga. Maybe it’s some time with your nearest and dearest. Once you drop the prescribed ideas of what is and isn’t a healthy use of your time and instead start searching for what uplifts you, you’re officially unstoppable. 3. Put Honest Energy into the World Around You A positive attitude doesn’t always mean an unwavering smile. All emotions are valid, and expressing the negatives sincerely doesn’t make you negative. Let the 3 Ps of positivity melt into the way you look at things. Sound confusing? Here’s how each P can help you build paths where you need them: Purpose There’s a reason so many people who get their dream jobs ultimately find something better. We all have a purpose, and there’s a widespread misconception that the teen years are the right time to find it. That idea forgets to account for personal growth. You’re capable of more than you were a decade or even a year ago, and you get a little bit stronger every day. This applies to your personal life, too. Whether you have the life you always wanted, or you’re still working toward achieving it, stop and ask yourself what you want right now. Then pursue it with purpose. Not for a better future or to have a life that meets social ideals—but to wake up in the morning with a bounce in your step that’ll boost your entire day. Passion A job that you’re passionate about is great, but what about your personal passions? Fill your life, every hour of it, with the things you love. Make time for the people you love, eat food you love, and, by default, you’ll be living a life you love. Once you have that, self-discipline will have nothing on your iron will. There’s a time and place for passion, and it’s here and now. If there are elements of your life that don’t fill you with creativity and ambition, those are expendable. Pride Perhaps there’s value in modesty, but there’s nothing immodest in appreciating your value. When you give yourself due credit, you start becoming more conscious of the people around you who deserve a clap on the back. When you take pride in your work, you take pride in the team that you leaned on, and even your boss, for helping you get there. It may sometimes seem that people around you could do more or be more, but step back and see that with everything you’ve achieved, they’ve been just enough. When you take pride in how much you’ve prioritized finding time for personal growth, also take pride in the people who inspired you. 4. Limit the Space That Work Takes up in Your Life No Matter What Your Industry Last but not least, take a good hard look at your work-life balance. You can’t be expected to create consistency in your life if the schedule you’re creating it for isn’t healthy. Sure, time waits for no one, but you don’t need it to wait for you. There’s power in letting go of the things that are out of your control. If your job isn’t doable within your shift hours, that doesn’t mean you need to take it upon yourself to expand them. If you’re putting in the work, there’s no reason for your performance to dwindle when you follow the terms of your contract. Do a once-over of your work schedule. If there’s no way you can continue the way you’re going and start leaving your desk at the prescribed time, then speak to a manager. Ask them genuinely if they can help you create better time management strategies. Organizations are always looking for ways to retain great employees, and your superiors will be aware if your deliverables are excessive. All of this is part of the journey to grasping the fact that your life is yours to live as you please. Never let others define your failures or successes, and instead, start leading with heart and creating your own standards. Remember that any experience worth having will bring challenges, and if you think you’ve failed, keep in mind that the lessons you learned and the resolve you responded with were all a part of helping you find your purpose. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
Work, relationships, family, health, friendships, and more. Don’t sacrifice any of these things, even if it feels impossible to have them all at once. All you need is a little perspective, an honest set of priorities, and some insight into your inner magic, and you’ll find every facet of your life coming together like a very wholesome jigsaw. Too often, people look at themselves and see problems, which is understandable because we all face obstacles. Then again, maybe you’ve overcome every obstacle you’ve ever faced. When it comes to finding inspiration in life’s little challenges, nobody’s better equipped to face your hurdles than you. The proof? Any question or doubt that arises within you comes from the inner wisdom that something’s not right. Not with you, but with the direction you’re moving in. Remember, you build your life for yourself, not the other way around. When your mind and body give you the signal, don’t hesitate. Begin steering the wheel of change according to your compass. Here’s how to find yours: 1. Recognize What You Do For Yourself And What You Do For Others Doing things for others is an amazing deed and not something you need to put an end to. If helping people, loved ones, or strangers brings you joy, don’t let anyone stop you. However, know where the boundary between “for me” and “for others” lies. Helping someone out when they need it will bring happiness to you both, but if you’re going above and beyond for someone who doesn’t realize the difference, it’s time to reconsider. For example, if you’re the go-to person in your workplace or household for anything that needs handling, you’re entitled to due credit. Completing tasks brings joy, but when your efforts aren’t recognized, let alone commended, not so much. The answer isn’t to drop the extra work. Check in with yourself instead. Are you picking up extra work because you feel like you’re expected to or as an attempt at recognition? Or are you sharpening your skillset and multitasking abilities in the name of personal growth? Both are noble endeavors, but if neither goal is met, it’s time to find a different route. If you’re looking to build a name, then it’s time to speak up. Ask your manager for more responsibility so you can showcase your talents visibly. If you want to hone your skills, then perhaps it’s time to start finding time for personal growth outside of the office. Many forget that what you learn outside of the classroom and workplace is the foundation for what you do with your career. Motivational speaker companies help people take control of their narratives, not by giving them a particular skillset or instruction, but by reminding them that time is of the essence and wising up and doing more for yourself is always a good move. In fact, it’s a trump card. 2. Ask Yourself What Life Is Giving You, Here And Now You are a success story every day that you wake up and conquer the day. Some days, it might feel like the day conquered you, but that’s a success as well. It’s proof that you’re nurturing your skills and abilities. To nourish your soul and ambitions, you need the 3 Ps of positivity. They also happen to be 3 ways to retain great practices. They are purpose, passion, and pride. If your days feel more challenging than you’d like, identify what’s going wrong in your life. Ideally, your professional and personal life should be driven by passion. The results of your hard work should be something you can take pride in, and the driving factor that gets you going should be your inner purpose. That purpose is different from your practical needs. To an extent, we all do a little for society and the bottom tier of Maslow’s pyramid, but you deserve more. When you make choices, look for the three Ps. If you don’t find them, then think twice about your direction. Positivity is food for the spirit. When you act with spirit, the difference is visible. 3. Detach Yourself From Previously Set Goals Discover your personal superpower of vision, and use it wisely and often – partly because it’s a secret stash of solutions and partly because, as you grow, your destination changes. It doesn’t have to be a dramatic change. It could be that you always wanted to be a chef, but you ultimately find your true calling writing cookbooks. Or, later in life, you may stumble upon a newfound passion for architecture. It might always feel like the right time to change your life was yesterday, but think again. There’s no such thing as wasted time. We all have our own timelines. Sure, you could’ve pursued your passion sooner, but who says you can only have one passion? Follow your passions, but also give them room to grow and change. It might not be traditional to switch careers midway, but why not? When you feel your inner purpose respond, follow it no matter how unprecedented the path may be. After all, who says you weren’t born to be a trailblazer? Especially with your career, don’t make the mistake of thinking your efforts are entirely for your employer. You’re contributing, of course, but the skills you create and the work ethics you gain are yours forever, no matter what your industry. These are the tools you need to win in unpredictable circumstances. Whether you move to an all-new country, pivot your career, or decide to rebuild your way of life from scratch, you’re right on time. Maybe you’d have liked to have found the passions earlier, but maybe you needed to get a little stronger to be able to take them by the horns – because look at you now! If you’re embarking on a road less traveled with full faith in your vision and enough purpose, the life you’ve lived is what brought you here. 4. Get A New Comfort Zone So how do we come upon these wild and thrilling moments that bring such joy, clarity, and awe? We search for them, of course! Your comfort zone is bigger than you think. Venture out in search of something that makes your blood pump. If you’ve ever seen a five-year-old walk into a candy store, then let that level of wonder be the benchmark. It doesn’t matter if you do this professionally or casually, so long as you do it. There are things on this earth that have the potential to change your life. You never know when and where they’re waiting for you. There’s a reason people find inspirational motivational speakers so helpful. Sometimes, you just need a little perspective to see the colors in your life, and once you start seeing them clearly, it’s easier to be honest with yourself about where you are and where you’d like to be. Taking control of your life when it feels like the course is already set is just about the bravest thing you can do. It’s also the most rewarding. Make sure you’re leading with heart, and you’ll find the rest will come together just as it was meant to. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
The internet is awash with easy tricks to develop a healthy, positive mindset. While the intention is good, to be a strong, motivated person, you can do better than hacks. Throughout life, you’ll be receiving tons of advice about how to stay positive, but here are some ideas you might be better off discarding: Myth: Positivity Is Constant Happiness Some people confuse optimism and positivity with happiness. You can maintain a positive outlook without pushing yourself to keep smiling. When we do the latter, we don’t allow ourselves to acknowledge our genuine emotional responses. Even motivational and inspirational speakers appreciate that life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and suppressing feelings is a quick fix with a short life. The benefit of allowing your perspective and mood to shift is that you can fully express any negative feelings you might have and move on from them. Alternatively, you carry them with you. You’ll find that positivity flows naturally when you have a strong sense of purpose and vision. Think about the larger picture and all the happy moments still to come, and suddenly small-scale disappointments become just that. That sense of purpose will come directly from your passions, and the journey to it will be filled with self-love and care. When you’re being honest with yourself, disappointment is fleeting. Eventually, you’ll realize that no matter what, you’re not stagnated. You’re not bound to any one event or result. Your future is still as filled with possibilities as ever. These ideas will give you the momentum to push through obstacles, big or small. There’s no reason to force them. Myth: Contentment Is A Destination There’s nothing wrong with seeking contentment, but as a purpose, it might bring you the drive you need. Contentment and satisfaction are emotional responses, and they could vary from one moment to the next. Instead of thinking of your destination as a set place in space and time, give yourself the liberty to find your own way. You might be pleasantly surprised to see how far you go. Goals are good when they’re flexible and geared toward growth. These are more likely to give you the consistent push to keep your ambition untethered and active. Myth: Surround Yourself With Positivity Having external sources of positivity is wonderful but not reliable. When you’re in a happy environment filled with upbeat people, not taking care to keep your inner positivity from slipping can make you vulnerable to losing momentum. The difference between an external source and an internalized perspective is that one of them is with you for life. Myth: Don’t Dwell On The Past Why not dwell on the past? Yes, we’re not defined by our past experiences, but they’re a part of our journey. Thinking back to previous joys and missteps and reflecting is a key ingredient for personal growth. If you’re careful to remember that thinking about the past is about learning, not fixing, then you can’t go wrong. It’s also a great way to embrace the ups and downs of your life and learn about who you are at your core. The consistencies will teach you about what drives you forward and what weighs you down. To admit these things takes courage. It might be tempting to put some memories behind you and not look back, but these are the parts of our lives that stand to benefit from reflection the most. You’ll find your problem-solving skills becoming second nature as you learn more and more about your inner workings. Discard the idea that you need to be constantly ‘fixing’ something about yourself. Instead, think about how you can optimize your strengths and weaknesses. Myth: Set Achievable Goals, Because Failure Is An “F Word” It might seem counterintuitive, but failure is one of the best things that can happen to you. Maybe it wasn’t what you hoped for, but the phrase “high risk, high reward” doesn’t lie. Failing at something is a sure sign that you took a risk because you believed in yourself. When you do this, the results can sometimes turn out better than you could have hoped for – and sometimes they’ll fall short. When you opt to play it safe, you restrict yourself to your perceived capabilities. All people are capable of amazing things, most of which they’ll only discover by taking leaps and opportunities with zest and knowing that it’s not about succeeding. It’s about having faith that no event will take away from your power. When you set a wildly unrealistic goal, you’re not setting yourself up for failure. You’re expanding your realm of possibility. When you see a challenge that seems too much too soon, tackle it. If you don’t succeed the first time, you’ll find a better way the second time. If you succeed, you’ve accomplished something incredible that you might’ve mistakenly thought was light years away. Being able to call yourself to action and rise to impossibly high standards will knock the word ‘unachievable’ out of your vocabulary. You’ll surprise yourself and the people around you with the consistent drive to do better and retain the energy that moves you. Obstacles in the future might appear bigger than they are, but as you march along your courageous crusade, reliant on your determination and focus, you’ll find that there’s always a way forward. Myth: Prepare For The Worst When you entertain the idea that things will go wrong, you manifest the chance that they will. To prepare for the worst is to fear the worst, and as top business speakers will attest, there’s nothing to fear when you’re armed with faith in yourself. When you think you’ll be better off preparing for something, remind yourself that all the power you have comes from within you and, one way or another, it’ll deliver you to success. You also have everything that’ll help you to overcome. No loss could take away from your skills and talents. You can grow from failure, but you can’t shrink from it. At the end of every day, you’re the same person with the same power who sees risks and sets out to face them. Practicing authenticity and staying true to yourself is a great way to avoid becoming trapped in your achievements. When you keep humility, passion, and priorities in your toolkit, a bad outcome is just a stepping stone to a better one. Keep your perspective intact, and see things as they are: solvable. When you love and respect yourself, your resilience comes naturally. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
The way in which organizations work is drastically changing, and it can get challenging to keep up. Change is inevitable and widespread; employees are tasked with a high workload while having low control over the environment. This can result in frequent burnout, stress, and a high turnover rate. As a leader, work to the best of your abilities to ensure employees are motivated and comfortable. Here are some tips to help you make a difference in the workplace: 1. BE TRANSPARENT A great leader is honest and vulnerable. Employees gel better with a leader who is accountable for their mistakes and their team. When things don’t go your way, remain transparent with your team and give them accurate details about the current situation. This can prevent miscommunication and help ensure that everyone works collaboratively toward one common goal. 2. ASSIST A NEW EMPLOYEE Remember how challenging your first few weeks at work were? Along with learning your job, you also had to understand the office environment and meet new colleagues. Being a leader doesn’t only mean you’re responsible for decision making. Ensuring all employees are comfortable is also the work of a good leader. Make a new employee’s day by helping them find their way around and feel welcome. 3. REMEMBER: YOUR EMPLOYEES ARE YOUR STRENGTH Although client satisfaction is important, your employees are the backbone of your business. They are the ones who can truly help your company flourish. Ensure that they receive constant help and support whenever needed. Sometimes work can get overwhelming; talk to them to ensure they’re not in burnout mode and are maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Focus on setting a better retention strategy and improve the work environment overall. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
Let’s face it, accepting failure is just like any other skill. It requires clarity, practice, and, most of all, motivation. We all face failure at some point in time. From work-related issues to our personal lives, setbacks are inevitable. When you experience a major failure, mustering the courage and strength to move forward can be extremely challenging. Here are some tips to help you thrive in times like these: 1. CHANGE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT FAILURE Imagine this: You’re heading out on a road trip with your family, and suddenly the road gets bumpy. While this might not be an ideal driving situation, going through that patch of uneven road is the only way out. Many times, we consider failure as the end of our journey. This is where we pack up and think there’s no hope left. However, changing your perspective will give you a boost of motivation. The road might seem bumpy right now, but this is only a part of the learning process and prepares you for even rougher times in the future. Luckily, with every failure, there’s an opportunity to learn. Wallowing in self-pity will only keep you at a standstill; instead, consider this a valuable lesson and learn from it. 2. PRACTICE HEALTHY COPING SKILLS Struggling with bad habits due to stress? List some healthy coping skills and frame them in a visible place in your home. Use this as a reminder to turn to healthier habits like meditating, going for a walk, calling a friend, or playing with your pet. These positive behaviors can affect your mindset and help push you toward greater success. 3. ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY Next, accept a certain level of responsibility for your failures. Blaming your circumstances or others will prevent you from understanding your mistakes. 4. LOVE YOURSELF With that being said, it’s important to go easy on yourself as well. If you want to unlock all success in life, self-love is important. Treat yourself with respect and remember that every failure is only a chance at greater success. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
Humor is one of the most powerful tools in both professional and non-professional settings. It brings people together, helps relieve stress, and simply makes you feel good. Some professional public speakers use humor as a motivation tool to drive listeners toward success. Here are some reasons why humor is a common motivational tool that’s used in the workplace: 1. PERSUASIVENESS One of the greatest benefits of using humor as a motivational tool is that it encourages a flow of new and innovative ideas. Let’s say you have a plan for a business, you deliver your speech, but everyone looks uninterested. Beginning your speech with light humor can attract their attention and keep them engaged throughout. Humor isn’t only for entertainment purposes but also helps you highlight your ideas and plans. Not many know this, but humor also builds rapport and can be used to build trust. In this manner, humor can help lead you on the road to constant growth and success. 2. HUMOR DIFFUSES CONFLICT Humor has always been regarded as an equalizer and is used to bridge the gap while facilitating conversations. For example, if you need to discuss a schedule with your peers, you can always include some humor in your conversation to maintain the level of understanding and mutual agreement between the two. The minute things begin to heat up, a carefully thought-out humorous sentence can help diffuse the conflict. 3. HUMOR ENCOURAGES TEAMWORK When you laugh together with your co-workers, you’ll immediately feel closer to them. According to research, social laughter is considered “grooming from a distance.” This means laughter is the way we humans maintain social relationships. When you spend time with your employees laughing at jokes or sharing humor, it encourages social bonds, which ultimately promote teamwork. You’ll be more comfortable working with someone with whom you can connect, and this will result in work success. 4. HUMOR IS LINKED TO CREATIVITY Humor opens the mind and encourages risk-taking as it develops a safe space for trying new things and being open to making mistakes. It promotes a happy, light, energetic and fun mood, which is great for problem solving and creative thinking. Humor helps you think out of the box and moves you away from the “black and white” view. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
The way in which organizations work is drastically changing, and it can get challenging to keep up. Change is inevitable and widespread; employees are tasked with a high workload while having low control over the environment. This can result in frequent burnout, stress, and a high turnover rate. As a leader, work to the best of your abilities to ensure employees are motivated and comfortable. Here are some tips to help you make a difference in the workplace: 1. BE TRANSPARENT A great leader is honest and vulnerable. Employees gel better with a leader who is accountable for their mistakes and their team. When things don’t go your way, remain transparent with your team and give them accurate details about the current situation. This can prevent miscommunication and help ensure that everyone works collaboratively toward one common goal. 2. ASSIST A NEW EMPLOYEE Remember how challenging your first few weeks at work were? Along with learning your job, you also had to understand the office environment and meet new colleagues. Being a leader doesn’t only mean you’re responsible for decision making. Ensuring all employees are comfortable is also the work of a good leader. Make a new employee’s day by helping them find their way around and feel welcome. 3. REMEMBER: YOUR EMPLOYEES ARE YOUR STRENGTH Although client satisfaction is important, your employees are the backbone of your business. They are the ones who can truly help your company flourish. Ensure that they receive constant help and support whenever needed. Sometimes work can get overwhelming; talk to them to ensure they’re not in burnout mode and are maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Focus on setting a better retention strategy and improve the work environment overall. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! By Steve Gilliland
Let’s face it: as employees, managers, or even business leaders, we all fear change. It can be scary, overwhelming, and even daunting at times. One of the main reasons why is because it removes you from your comfort zone, one that seems too good to leave just yet. But, change is an inevitable part of life and the workplace. Here are some tips to help you embrace changes that come your way: 1. PREPARE FOR MULTIPLE OUTCOMES The future is a mystery; you don’t know which direction you’ll head in and which destination you’ll stop at. The very nature of change is daunting only because you have zero control of what happens. But, having said that, you can prepare for the worst while still expecting the best. Learn to be ready for different outcomes so you know exactly how to react when the situation is real. This helps you avoid being caught in scenarios where you’re unprepared or unable to function. 2. BECOME PART OF THE CHANGE If you can’t go against it, be a part of it. Look at change as an opportunity to learn from your past mistakes and grow to your full potential. Life is an unpredictable ride that includes bumps along the way. Be positive through it all. If there are certain changes occurring in the workplace, get involved and work as a team. Being a driver of change will make you feel less fearful and more empowered. 3. COMMUNICATE Communication is important when you face change. If the company isn’t communicating change effectively, take the initiative to learn more about what this change involves. Talk to your team leader, co-workers, and others involved to understand their opinions. Avoid making these talks negative; instead, ask constructive questions to find resourceful information to better adapt. Planning your next event? Get in touch with us at the Capitol City Speakers Bureau today to schedule your ideal speaker and make your event a success! |
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