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Positivity

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If you want more positivity in your life then you can achieve that goal today by turning off the news! Yes it’s good to be informed, but if you get distracted from achieving your winning edge then avoiding the headlines is your key to success.

I realized this years ago. I was a news junkie. What I began to realize though is it was impacting my attitude and profitability. By turning off the news and focusing on positivity I am able to stay clear in my mind and heart. Light attracts light. Just as avoiding negative individuals paves the way to untapped potential. Positive individuals on the other hand should be your quest.

You always have a choice to seek out positivity or negativity. Think about today how negativity has thwarted your growth. Staying in a winning edge mindset will open your world of possibilities without end.

Try it today – turn off the news and let positivity flow freely into your life!

Post by Linda H. Yates Coaching & Consulting Group.

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Linda’s Tips: Speaking Off the Cuff

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Have you ever been asked a question by your boss and were caught off guard? Speaking off the cuff can be an art that is mastered. Practice makes perfect. The more you push past your comfort zone the better you will become at speaking off the cuff.

The tendency in responding to a question you are not expecting is to use crutch words such as: ah, um and you know. One of the best ways to respond to something that catches you off guard is to pause and collect your thoughts. After doing so and supplying your response it will center you and your thoughts. You will come across more knowledgeable and confident.

Toastmasters is a great organization to practice speaking off the cuff. You get to practice at each meeting through Table Topics. If you don’t have time to join a Toastmasters near you then have a friend or colleague fire questions at you that you are not expecting. Take a moment to pause and then respond.

You will become a pro at speaking off the cuff in no time!

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Getting your hands dirty

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In order to be an effective leader, you need to be willing to get your hands dirty. Jordan Zimmerman in his book Leading Fearlessly states “… I don’t have to master every skill; I just need to understand them.”

In leading your team, they need to know your expectations. They need to see that you are not above “getting your hands dirty” if needed to accomplish what is expected. Whatever it takes is the attitude of the top leaders. The top leader isn’t always top management.

Years ago, I worked for a CEO in a small business with 4 employees. This CEO was going through a business transition. While going through this stressful time, he hurt his back. Because I saw his vision for the company and believed in it – I sacrificed my will and put aside the attitude of “that’s not in my job description” and went to work in creating as much value as I possibly could. Still to this day, he credits me with the praise that I was the one who kept his business going.

I knew a job had to be done – the company needed my energy, devotion and loyalty. It was rewarding to put aside my pride and add deep lasting value. A true leader will recognize your sacrifice. A true leader is willing to sacrifice all to reach a goal.

You can lead today in whatever situation you are in. Put aside pride and go to work. You will be respected and more opportunities will come your way. An effective leader understands that when things are going great – it took teamwork to drive success and the leader credits the team. You have the power within you to achieve more than you every thought possible.

Lead out and on!

Quashing Self Doubt

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Have you ever had a dream or a goal but self doubt held you back? I have been thinking a lot about this lately. One of my coaching clients delivered a speech on “Starve the Doubts” recently. As we working on this speech, he was struggling with self doubts about competing in an upcoming speech competition. The very topic was starting to trip him up.

I have found that when I start doubting myself that is the time to push past my comfort zone. Magic happens when you push the zone. If we let self doubt dictate how we run our business or live our life we are short changing our opportunity for success. It is in the journey that success is realize. Quash self doubt and you will be tapping into your winning edge.

The next time you start to doubt yourself – push on, push through and success will be yours.

Linda’s Tip: Value of a Good Night’s Rest

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To keep your winning edge intact, the value of a good night’s rest is critical to your success. Whenever you have something big the next day, execute this strategy. Getting a sufficient rest will guarantee you are on top of your game. In this tip, Linda shares the secrets to getting a good night’s rest and the benefits it provides.

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Linda’s Tip: Impact of Thank You Notes

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Want to leave a lasting impression? The impact of the Thank You note will leave the receiver with a positive lasting impression of you. Thank you notes are the little details that pull a lot of punch in helping you build your brand.

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Linda’s Tip of the Week: Fueling your Energy Level

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Tip of the week – You are what you eat! Want more energy? Change the fuel you are putting into your body. If we consistently remember throughout the day and especially at night when we are tired and craving salt and sugar fueling our energy level is key to creating a winning edge.