You know everything start within ourselves. We can control our behaviors and our attitudes - up to us. But our behaviors or attitudes normally derive from our upbringing. In other words, our family plays a major role in shaping our behaviors and attitudes. In fact, not just us, everybody - since the beginning of mankind. (more…)
Living Life To The Full
I am a firm believer that people should try to make the most out of each day that they are alive. We all have to die at some point and even though this may seem a little morbid it is true. Today or tomorrow could be our last day and therefore this is why we should be living each day to the full. (more…)
Well Loved: How To Get Rid Of What You Don`t Want
I’m appreciating used things. I got a great gas barbecue on Freecycle; a practically new John Deere lawnmower for $50; a beautiful Le Creuset cast iron shelf from a friend’s basement, a lovely leather purse from the thrift shop. They feel like blessings. I get all the joy of something new plus an extra kick of getting it for nothing or practically so. (more…)
Eight Strategies To Become A Winner
Are You a Winner? What does it take to be a winner? Winning is really nothing more than an attitude. How is it that, although you are doing the exact same things as the next guy, the end results are not the same?
Let’s examine what ingredients make up a winning attitude. (more…)
Helping You Perform Better With Hypnotherapy For Motivation
“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.”
-Karen Ravn
We all dream of performing better, we all dream of reaching the stars; (more…)
Rose Desrochers` Thoughts On Taking Responsibility For Our Actions
When do we start taking responsibility for our own actions? It appears that we no longer own our actions. Owning our actions involves taking personal responsibility for what we do. Why is it that when something goes wrong, we need some place else to lay the blame? Part of being a mature, responsible adult is knowing that when we make a decision in life, (more…)
Speaking Well In Public Is By No Means Accidental
You might possibly know how jokes can complement your speech. But jokes can also cause your speech to be disastrous. Jokes are both a boon and bane to a speech.
If you are very much in comfort with it, use humor. Just check it first if it fits, serving as a breaker between sections or emphasizing a certain point. A funny and great line, or a comment that is irreverent can help liven up the presentation that you have and will help people to remember the things you have said. (more…)
How To Overcome Nervousness When You Speak In Public
Even if the speech you have is already prepared and you know everything about it, public speaking can be difficult. Many people are very nervous when they speak in public. Here are some tips for you to overcome your nervous feelings when you speak in front of many people.
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Delegation And Empowerment: Levels Of Freedom
When you delegate tasks or processes, you transfer a certain level of freedom in how the tasks are to be handled. These levels range from simply giving instructions to be followed right through to handing over a complete project that then becomes part of the person’s job description.
But how do you decide? Here are three measures you can use:
1. The level of experience of the person to whom you are delegating. How much experience does this person have with the company? With the department? How familiar are they with the work involved? Have they had a chance to see you, or someone else, carry the task through so that they have some idea of what will be involved? Someone who is totally inexperienced in the area may still be able to do it, but they will need more supervision and the level of delegation will be at the lower end of the scale.
2. Proven reliability. Some people always come through. If they promise something by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, you can set your watch by its arrival. This is a very desirable trait in an employee, and one you should encourage and develop. With this person, you will still follow the delegation process including timelines and benchmark reporting dates, but you’ll have more confidence in them being met.
3. How critical is the task? If a lot is riding on the success of the task, you should weigh the first two points carefully because your choice of person may well be the difference between success and failure. Test people with less critical tasks at first, and as they prove themselves worthy of your trust, move them up the delegation levels.
One of the great benefits of effective delegation is the empowerment of employees, and success or failure can depend on handing over just the right amount of freedom with the task. Use these three guidelines to help you delegate each task at the most appropriate level.
About the Author:
Helen Wilkie is a professional keynote speaker, workshop leader and author, specializing in applied communication at work. Visit http://www.mhwcom.com and subscribe to Helen’s free e-zine, “Communi-keys”, and get your free 40-page e-book, 23 Ideas You Can Use RIGHT NOW to Communicate and Succeed In Your Business Career”
Positive Attitude: How To Have A Positive Attitude In 7 Simple Steps
Positive attitude is very important to being successful and happy.
Have you ever looked at people who always seem happy and enjoy life with envy and wish you could be more like them? Have you ever said to yourself “Why is it that they are always so popular and seem to attract everyone to them like a magnet?” Did you ever stop (more…)