We all have times when we feel a little off, that’s natural. Maybe even times when we’ve dropped the ball costing ourselves and our companies dearly. These losses can shake your confidence and have you second guessing your decisions and splintering your focus.

Feeling shattered is no way to start the New Year.

A more resourceful state is that of strategic optimism. An optimism supported with a plan. How will you improve this year? An athlete trains, not just shows up on game day to perform. What is your training regimen?

A good development plan starts with an awareness and acceptance of weaknesses and opportunities. If you are blind to these two forces, I suspect new learning opportunities will be seeds sown on barren soil.

This brings up a couple of key questions. How to spot these areas for growth and where to get the input, insight and feedback necessary to improve.

Identifying these growth areas could be surfaced from conversations with your mentor, quality feedback from colle...

While a great many folks are counting down the final days of December with merriment, enjoying the best of the Holiday season, it is not this way for all.
A number of executives I have worked with over the past couple of decades experience heightened stress at this time of year.
The pressure of closing out the year with a bang combined with the ever-increasing budgets for the coming new year can take the joy out of your days and be the source of sleepless nights.
You are not alone.
Many executives believe this to be a personal issue, that feelings of overwhelm are signs of weakness or that nasty curse of “imposter syndrome”.
Not true. Seasonal stress is more common than most think. Having someone in your corner with tools, insights, strategies and the willingness to listen can get you back to increased productivity and focus.
Find a trusted colleague, friend or professional to support you. Work does not have to be that tough.
Happy Holidays
BJ