In the recent November 2017 copy of National Geographic Magazine, there was an article on the world’s happiest places, by Dan Buettner, the author of The Blue Zones, Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. According to Buettner, the three happiest places on earth are Denmark, Costa Rica, and Singapore. The things they have in common are that their “people feel secure, have a sense of purpose, and enjoy lives that minimize stress and maximize joy”.
You’ve likely heard people talk about the phenomenon of “Imposter Syndrome” – the propensity to feel like you’re going to be ‘found out’ by everybody due to this or that weakness you have, despite your many accomplishments.
In the face of this defeating self-talk, a greater focus on strengths can provide a validation of your skill set. It feels better because you’re using the natural talents you already have inside you and bringing them out, front and center.
According to leadership expert, Jim Rohn, you are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with. What if you expanded it to eight and created a kick ass team to mentor you to be your best? The sky is the limit!
Both men and women score similarly in their ability to drive business, but fewer women are rising beyond lower management. Ideas on what you can do to take control of your career aspirations.
Everyone has their back story, the thing that is going on in their life that you know nothing about. Make the space to listen to others with your head, your heart, your ENTIRE being. You could make a difference in that one instance by just listening.
Discomfort is productive and a powerful incentive to change. Many times you must allow it in order to achieve your goal. I've stopped trying to avoid discomfort and am leaning in to experience it fully to come out stronger on the other side.