Rhema Group-Daily Thought Provoker http://www.rhemagroup.com/ Helpful and practical daily thoughts from global human resources consultants, Rhema. en-gb Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:20:00 GMT Copyright: (C) Rhema http://www.rhemagroup.com/ Daily Thought Provoker http://www.rhemagroup.com/img/rhema_group_logo.gif http://www.rhemagroup.com/ If you can't measure it then you can't manage and improve it. Spell out your expectations to others. Sun, 05 February 2012 00:00:00 GMT Work yourself out of your job in 5 years. Delegate 20% of your job each year. Grow others to grow yourself. Sat, 04 February 2012 00:00:00 GMT Defend your existing business before you launch new business streams. Do not risk all on a new business opportunity. Fri, 03 February 2012 00:00:00 GMT Do not use meetings just to share information. Use them to solve problems and make decisions. Thu, 02 February 2012 00:00:00 GMT Competitors shake you out of your complacency. Who are your competitors? What are they doing better then you? Do it better. Wed, 01 February 2012 00:00:00 GMT Break down your longer term vision into mini visions and create some quick wins. Build belief in your longer term vision. Mon, 30 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Strategic thinking or planning is about making choices to deliver long term success. Is your market research rigorous enough to make the right choices? Sun, 29 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Avoiding conflict is a lose or lose for both parties. Address conflicts positively and create wins for both parties through creative collaboration. Sat, 28 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Consider your role three years from now. Acquire the knowledge and skills now to equip you for this role. Get ahead and stay ahead. Fri, 27 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Are you serious about making a positive contribution to the lives of others? Then get positive about yourself. You can only love others if you love yourself. Thu, 26 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Living without self-control is like having no brakes on your car - lethal! Are you an unguided missile headed for disaster? Get a grip and control your emotions before it's too late. Wed, 25 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT No matter the desire of your heart, and how passionate you are, without perseverance the chances are you won't make it. Perseverance is the anvil on which future success is crafted. Tue, 24 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Have you developed a sense of entitlement? Don't, pay your way and remember people owe you nothing other than respect for who you are. Mon, 23 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT The way you treat the most needy person is the real you. So are you kind, compassionate and generous or just plain selfish and uncaring? It's what you do not what you say that counts. Sun, 22 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT It is not the most intelligent who succeed it is those who put to optimum use the talents and gifts they possess. Sat, 21 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Make your vision concrete. Your people must be able to see it, feel it and be attracted to it. Fri, 20 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT If professional sports people need a personal coach how much more do we in business need a coach? Thu, 19 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Those abilities that made you successful won't necessarily keep you successful. Open yourself up to new ideas and to the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Wed, 18 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Don't blame others. Own the problem. Enlist the help or support of a coach or mentor to help you solve your more complex problems. Tue, 17 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT That idea you have been pursuing. Maybe success is just around the corner. Do not give up. Mon, 16 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT When cutting costs think longer term. Are you killing off an existing or core business for the sake of investing in a new unknown business? Sun, 15 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT When is the last time you assessed the quality of your resources? Maybe an upgrade is long overdue. Sat, 14 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT How long are you prepared to try to influence others? Perhaps it's time to move on. Fri, 13 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Complacency is the enemy of change. To change anything you need to create a sense of urgency. Thu, 12 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT The most successful people use daily "to do" lists. Why not try them and see the benefits for yourself. Wed, 11 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Your team members take more notice of what you do versus what you say. Say less; live out more of what you believe. Tue, 10 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Why blame others for your problems? Don't be a victim. Own the problem and take the initiative to solve it. Mon, 09 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Who has backed you, believed in you and selflessly supported you? Give them the credit and affirm them. Sun, 08 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Break out of your old habits. Leave the past behind. Adopt a new positive mindset. Surround yourself with positive thinkers. Sat, 07 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT Trying to please everyone simply does not work. Maybe it's time to assert yourself and say 'no'. Fri, 06 January 2012 00:00:00 GMT