Month: December 2017

We can be our own worst critics. People often allow the pressures of life, their shortcomings, mistakes, and regrets keep them down. What if you switched gears and gave yourself another chance? How much more could you accomplish? Wouldn’t you feel better in general?

Consider the following and give yourself both a little grace and a fighting chance in the months to come:

Forgive Yourself 

Let things go. We all have made mistakes and have a few past regrets. However, you don’t do yourself any good by holding onto them. It’s time to forgive yourself. Try to let down your guard and really change your mindset to one that is forgiving rather than condemning. You’ll literally free yourself from chains that hold you back.

Try again 

The old saying goes, “if at first you don’t succeed then try again.” Let that be true of you this year. Set goals and don’t be fearful that you won’t hit them. Simply try again. You can overcome failure if you give yourself a chance and go at it with a different approach.

Just Believe 

You need to believe in yourself. Again, if you are your worst critic, then you will hold yourself back. Don’t focus on the negative. Think through your strengths and put your best foot forward with anything that you try to do. Believe that you can succeed and you’ll have a greater chance of pulling off your goals.

Be Honest with Yourself 

Don’t be fake with yourself or others. Honesty is the best policy. Let go of the facades and stick to the truth. Give yourself a chance to be totally frank! 

Feel Free to Flourish 

Be who you want to be in the days ahead. Give yourself the freedom to flourish and grow. Don’t allow your own expectations to inhibit you. Let yourself go a bit and enjoy life.

Give Credit 

Give yourself some credit! A little pat on the back is good once and a while. Recognize the things you do well and be sure to appreciate it and even applaud your accomplishments.

This could be your day, week, month, and year! Give yourself some grace and the freedom of another chance. Practice these tips in order to experience hope, growth, rejuvenation, and joy in your life. You’ll not regret giving yourself another chance but you will if you hold yourself back.

Here’s to you and a fresh outlook in the days ahead!

We would love to hear your comments. Please send them to us right now while they are fresh in your mind.

Gary Brunson
gary@myclearfocus.com

Debra Rider
debra@myclearfocus.com

574.361.2674

Sustainable Growth & Profit Consultant, Coach, Mentor and Counselor/Therapist for Business Owners and Professional.

Simply asking more of people helps them to rise up to any occasion. What if you could achieve more for your business just by asking more of your team?

People are often flattered when asked to do something different or new. Asking the big and small questions, you will see your team and business enjoy success and thrive overall.

Ask for More

Think about how you can ask more of your staff. Shying away from asking them to take on challenges and big situations, you limit their growth and potential. By asking them to achieve, you empower them to do just that and they feel more significant too.

Ways to Ask Big

You will get further when you ask your team to assist with the big stuff.

• Ask them to do what they enjoy most.
• Ask them to use their skills and strengths.
• Ask them to do things that go along with their vision, morals, and values.
• Ask them to suggest ways they can assist.
• Ask them to stretch their wings and take the plunge to try new things.
• Ask them to think outside the box.

You have not because you ask not. Therefore, it’s time to start asking big.

10 Ways to Have Confidence and Ask Big

1. Seek out those who want to contribute.
2. Be forthright and simply ask rather than skirt the issue.
3. Give of yourself to others.
4. Connect with people before you ask something of them.
5. Let them have a chance to think your request over and resist the urge to fill space with words. Give them a chance to answer you.
6. Take a poll and ask who would be interested in working on projects.
7. Take steps to ask for smaller things before you ask big.
8. Give people an out so that the “ask” is not actually an insisting situation.
9. Accept people that say yes to your ask, even if they may not be the best fit. It could be an opportunity for growth.
10. Ask for suggestions when you ask someone to try something new.

Feel free to ask big of your team. Most likely, they will rise to the occasion if given the chance. Then watch the growth within your business and the dynamic solutions that are the result of asking big.

We would love to hear your comments. Please send them to us right now while they are fresh in your mind.

Gary Brunson
gary@myclearfocus.com

Debra Rider
debra@myclearfocus.com

574.361.2674

Sustainable Growth & Profit Consultant, Coach, Mentor and Counselor/Therapist for Business Owners and Professional.

Businesses often struggle with workforce operations no matter their size. Incorporating more cloud-based and mobile technologies will help to fine-tune their organization and ease the challenges they face. Companies have the option to customize the technology so that it fits with their culture and HR department.

The Benefits of the Cloud

Rather than the typical reporting of attendance and scheduling, the cloud will allow companies to focus on predictive modeling. This means that businesses will utilize the correct number of employees that are the best fit for their roles and ultimately at a lower cost.

In the future, the advanced workplace management solutions will allow for changes to individuals and teams that will provide greater customer satisfaction. The performance levels of employees will be utilized to their fullest potential.

Stay Current

In order for organizations to be successful with the cloud being part of the human capital management, they need to be current on the latest technology. It seems that technology evolves so quickly, but a company that works to stay up to date will succeed with this workplace shift.

Cloud-based technology allows employees to pursue new skills and what interests them most by growing their skills and ultimately bringing value to their business and customers.

Workplace Changes

The more we see a shift from hosting and management of application away from a company’s IT department, the more customers seem to upgrade their systems. These changes within the workplace benefit us all.

Also, allowing employees the flexibility to work from anywhere is another great shift because of mobile technology. Companies are able to make better staffing choices, save money and avoid some of the red-tape that goes along with the hiring process.

Truly, the cloud and mobile technology have changed human capital management. The shift has happened and continues to evolve. Businesses will see successes follow as they work to learn how this can apply in their workplace dynamics. Every company has their own culture but staying current with the trends will ensure that they stay cutting edge against their competition.

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Gary Brunson
gary@myclearfocus.com

Debra Rider
debra@myclearfocus.com

574.361.2674

Sustainable Growth & Profit Consultant, Coach, Mentor and Counselor/Therapist for Business Owners and Professional.