How To Stop Making Excuses

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‘Think incrementally. Face fears by breaking them down into small actions steps.’ Take one step at a time.’

‘Take corrective action. Have a plan B before you make a bold move. … Having a plan means you’re not going to be caught flat-footed if something doesn’t work out. You can keep moving forward.’

‘Expand your job whenever possible. Instead of refusing to do something that’s not in your job description, jump at the chance to learn a new skill and spend time with people whom you don’t see often or at all.’

‘Learn for longevity. You may not be the CEO of a large company, but you are the CEO of your own life.’

‘Learn from those you serve. Pay attention to your constituents and stakeholders, whoever they may be. You can learn a lot from the people who count on you for services and products.’

‘Stop procrastinating. … Break down big jobs into small ones. then do each job one step at a time. Remind yourself why you want to do it. If the timing isn’t right, figure out why and do it anyway.’

‘Evaluate yourself on output, not activity. When assessing how you spent your day, look at what you actually accomplished, not the amount of busy work you did.’

‘Deal with existing conditions; don’t be defined by them.’

‘Self-pity is just a trap, but it’s one you can get out of. Make it your business to implement a zero-tolerance policy for your own dark feelings and negative self-talk.’

‘Manage priorities. Look at what needs to be done to meet your goals strategically. Make sure you are doing tasks in the right order, which is the order that brings you to your goal the most efficiently.’

Source

Jon Taffer (2018). Don’t Bullsh*t Yourself! : Crush the Excuses That Are Holding You Back

How To Build ‘An Environment That Attracts Top Talent In Today’s Workforce’

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‘When people are free to show up as their most authentic selves, not needing to hide important aspects of who they are, they bring their very best energy, creativity, ideas, intellect, and work ethic to your organization.’

‘It’s important to show employees a clear path to continue their careers with your company with further education and training.’

‘We need to take a cold, hard look at what was and what is– and find the promise in what could be if we adapt.’

‘Instead of complaining about challenges, we need to embrace these moments as junctures in time for real, positive change.’

‘Ensure your onboarding is consistent– not dependent on who your new employee’s team leader is.’

‘Diversity leads to better decision making.’

‘Diversity and inclusion mean nothing without action. You must do more than simply share a rainbow during Pride month.’

‘Culture includes diversity, pathways, onboarding, and more– all the areas that contribute to what it is like to come aboard your company and stay there.’

‘There’s no magic wand to change a culture overnight- but culture can be shaped and changed by a company committed to change and making things better.’

‘You need a culture of respect, understanding, and learning. You need to continue to upskill your staff to make them better for your company and for themselves as individuals.’

Source

Dr. John W. Mitchell (2023). Fire Your Hiring Habits: Building and Environment that Attracts Top Talent in today’s Workforce