Posts Tagged With ‘ mindset ’

We, the captains of our professional and community ships, spend our days steering, navigating, and occasionally throwing out life preservers. We’re problem solvers, decision-makers, and cheerleaders, fueled by the noble ambition to make things better. But in the pursuit of progress, one crucial truth can get swallowed by the waves: you can’t fix what you won’t face. It’s tempting, isn’t it? To tiptoe around the storm clouds, hoping they’ll dissipate on their own. To smooth over cracks in the hull with a fresh coat of paint, ignoring the ominous groans from below. We fear the chaos,... Continue Reading

When it comes to being a great Leader, power of words can tip the scales between proactive dynamism and knee-jerk reactivity. A leader’s directives, those crucial pronouncements that guide and motivate, hold the potential to ignite transformative action or trigger a defensive scramble. Understanding the difference between these two outcomes is fundamental to fostering a team that thrives on initiative and ownership. Action-oriented directives are like lighthouses in a fog, illuminating the path forward and empowering immediate movement. They are characterized by: Clarity and focus: Precise... Continue Reading

Let’s face it, folks. Leading a team isn’t about holding all the answers; it’s about knowing who does. And that, my friends, takes an intricate dance between two key players: trust and belief. They might sound like two sides of the same coin, but their roles in your leadership tango are distinctly different. Trust is the bedrock. It’s the unwavering confidence in someone’s reliability, honesty, and competence. It’s handing over a critical task without flinching, knowing they’ll deliver. Trust is earned, not granted. It takes time, proof, and a good dose of vulnerability. Remember... Continue Reading

Have you ever dreamt of something big, a goal burning bright, only to have a little voice whisper, “Not for you,” snuffing out that flame before it could flicker? Chances are, you’ve encountered a limiting belief – a sneaky internal thought that acts as a mental roadblock, preventing us from reaching our full potential. What are these sneaky saboteurs? Limiting beliefs are essentially fixed and negative convictions we hold about ourselves, our abilities, or the world around us. They’re often formed in childhood, through experiences, societal messages, or self-deprecating comparisons.... Continue Reading

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In the fast-paced, results-driven world we live in, it’s easy to fall into the trap of prioritizing quantity over quality. We get caught up in the churn of generating outputs, ticking tasks off our lists, and chasing deadlines, often losing sight of the true value we’re creating in the process. This struggle between volume and value is a constant balancing act we face in our work, and it’s crucial to find a healthy equilibrium between the two. The Lure of Volume Let’s face it, there’s a certain satisfaction in seeing a long list of completed tasks or a high number of outputs generated.... Continue Reading

Nikki Green is a Life and Business Resiliency Expert, and the host of Stand Up & Stand Out Podcast. She enjoys working with new managers, startups, parents and young professionals to transition their current reality and embrace their resistance to change to realize their potential through mastering the art of resilience. Visit her website here. Show Notes Join us […] The post How to Evolve Your Law of Attraction appeared first on The 8 Gates. Originally Published on https://the8gates.com/feed Continue Reading

In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, individuals often find themselves seeking a sense of balance and fulfillment in their lives. Holistic coaching emerges as a transformative approach that guides individuals towards achieving overall well-being by addressing various aspects of their lives, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Unlike traditional coaching that focuses on specific goals, holistic coaching embraces a comprehensive approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of all aspects of an individual’s being. This approach acknowledges that changes in... Continue Reading

EQ reflections: We all set the tone for the conversations we are about to have; we just don’t necessarily realise it Today I wrote 2 birthday cards; both were blank inside so I could have written absolutely anything. What I wrote really influenced the conversation that followed and that’s the same in life Did you know that if you ask someone to name the 7 dwarves or the 7 deadly sins, apparently the order they list them in is linked to what’s on their mind and which of those traits they most currently associate with. So, if your respondent says “Sleepy” or “gluttony” for example... Continue Reading