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The end of the week is the best time to plan for the coming week. And at this point, you’ve reviewed the previous week and can be prepared to make changes and take actions based on thought not reaction. You want to keep your goals in mind always. So today is your opportunity to look at yesterday’s Weekly Reflection and decide what you’re going to do and when. It is most often small tweaks that will lead to great success, fueled by a positive and grateful attitude.

After five days of prompting and prodding new ideas and thoughts to come to mind, today we review what we’ve discovered. It’s time to take a peek back at our journaling, to review our thoughts, feelings, and action items; and see how well we did. After all, self-awareness is the key to initiate growth and realize lasting change.

Although the word “risk” is often used with negative connotations, calculated risk-taking often leads to uncharted success. Why is it, then, that many of us avoid moving forward when risk is involved? In a word, fear. Those who find risk particularly challenging (even debilitating) are usually focusing on what they could lose, rather than on the gain they may realize on the other side of fear. Reflect on your early childhood and you’ll recognize that some of your most joyous moments came from taking risks. So share your success plan with a trusted advisor, take action, and move out. Expect to stumble once in a while, but remember that success is 99% failure, and just keep moving forward. What calculated risks could move you closer to your potential?

It’s no secret that the workplace can be a breeding ground for hearsay, unnecessary gossip, and whispers behind closed doors. What may at first seem harmless could quickly erode trust and morale. Left unchecked, it becomes destructive and even dangerous. Often, those who employ a more direct communication style, who waste no time playing polite, are accused of being too open, too honest and even disrespectful. How do we get the balance of communication among our team just right? First, talk to people, not about them, even if discussing work performance— involve them, so it’s constructive. Second, it’s the old adage of practicing what you preach: if you don’t like gossip, don’t participate. The balance of direct and respectful communication wins the day. What communication habits are floating about your workspace?

The very best networking events are especially powerful when everyone benefits. Too often, networking is confused with taking. To create effective networking opportunities, we must create fruitful relationships … so, we must be prepared to serve others. Otherwise, our first impression at that next networking event on our calendar could be a flop. Before attending a meeting, event or launch, think about what the objective is in attending. We need to ask ourselves, “What kind of relationships am I prepared to build? Rather than just collecting business cards, how can I truly serve these folks?” Being specific with ourselves can help us identify the key details or values we should mention when describing our business to new people. How can you better SERVE those who join your network?

The determination to push on through failures is one indicator of a true achiever. The person succeeding in business without maneuvering through any roadblocks is indeed a rare exception. The business world is more competitive, dynamic, and inventive these days than ever, so entrepreneurs and business leaders are required to take risks, forge ahead where no other business has gone before, and constantly put their ideas out there to be critiqued. That means facing failure from time to time. But more importantly, it means learning from our trials and daring to undertake them all over again … as opposed to assuming the fetal position and feeling sorry for ourselves. What lessons have you learned from your most recent failure? Have you written them down anywhere so you don’t repeat them?

We often rely on the reflection of a mirror to assess our physical appearance. But isn’t the reflection only as good as the mirror? Partially. In reality, it’s based mostly on our own PERCEPTION of ourselves. For example, someone who’s anorexic sees fat where none exists. This truth is not limited to our physical being, but to all areas of our self-perception. Think professionally, relationally, spiritually … or wherever we’re seeking excellence. Our perception may be totally off the mark, and that’s when we need to throw out the mirror and stop lying to ourselves. Often only mentors and loved ones can truly reflect reality to us. Who are you using to reflect your true image? Are they bold enough to share the truth? Are you courageous enough to listen?

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After five days of prompting and prodding new ideas and thoughts to come to mind, today we review what we’ve discovered. It’s time to take a peek back at our journaling, to review our thoughts, feelings, and action items; and see how well we did. After all, self-awareness is the key to initiate growth and realize lasting change.

Given our “information is everywhere” culture, sensory overload is bound to happen. It’s not a question of if or when, but how we’ll handle it. While information gathering may offer fun educational opportunities, it can lead us down a rabbit hole, distracting us from our calling. When our vision becomes murky, or when doubts begin to surface, it’s time to scale back the number and frequency of information inputs. It’s time to stop listening (perhaps that means a break from the seminar circuit or even the daily news) and start the real learning, by taking action and applying the information we’ve received. What information have you gathered (like a seminar how-to manual) that, if applied, would add significant value to your plan or get you closer to your goal?

Some leaders are self-confessed control freaks. Others are in denial. Some crave the limelight, while others prefer anonymity. Which category best suits you? It’s okay to be in any one of the categories (or none at all), as long as you’re aware of your strengths and can rally the appropriate resources as needed. At times, we must maintain a tight hold on the reins of our organizations and be involved in every decision and step. Other times—actually, most of the time—it’s best to take the back seat and let your team call the shots and feel empowered, while you offer guidance and simply give them the glory of their accomplishments. What area of your life or business needs the fresh breeze of a new beginning?

Being a leader responsible for change and innovation has its challenges: budgets, deadlines, Gantt charts, performance reviews, productivity, team morale, etc. But let’s not forget the unlimited rewards that are possible: the most noteworthy are leaving our fingerprint and legacy on the world, contributing to progress and, of course, living out our personal dreams and desires. What would happen if world leaders and business innovators suddenly gave up on their aspirations one by one? The negative effects would be massive and too numerous to put into words here. Next time you get stuck finding a way to move forward, ask yourself: Does the world, and my sphere of influence, really depend on my ideas, efforts, and energy to move forward? The answer is, Yes! Now, go take action.

Sometimes, no matter how organized we are, too much of our day is spent answering questions. Rather than getting through our own to-do list, we spend a disproportionate time with our team, helping them move forward with their own workloads. It’s times like these that having a daily or weekly routine can boost productivity. For example, meeting with the team each morning for a short block of time (in the hotel/restaurant industry this is called a “line up”) will cut down our time answering questions throughout the day. Also, marking out blocks of time during the week for undisturbed work, encouraging the team to do the same, works wonders. What would be the effect in productivity and morale if you tried one or both of these?

As leaders and achievers, life has extreme ups and downs, and it can be challenging to maintain a positive attitude at all times. But look at it this way: Have you ever desperately wanted to work or collaborate with someone who doesn’t exude positivity when they talk about their projects? I didn’t think so! Our goals, vision and projects rely on our positive attitude to attract other like-minded, positive people. Now that’s something to smile about! Where in your life can you boost your positivity?

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