The one thing that most people want most during times of radical change and uncertainty is certainty. A desperate search for it may lead to adversity, but optimistic anticipation will lead to new opportunity. Rather than using anxious energy to demonize the forces of change, use enthusiastic energy to look for new opportunities. We are experiencing such a time. Many in the … [Read more...]
The Thrill of Success During Uncertainty
When Napoleon Hill researched success he discovered that hidden within every obstacle, challenge or crisis is an opportunity and that the successful find the opportunity. They exercise uncommon commitment to find the solution in the problem and rise to the top. They revere challenging times and times of crisis as prime periods for learning. They develop critical skills and call … [Read more...]
Curiosity is Your Ticket to Continuous Success
Creativity is more important than ever in business and career success, given the scale of uncertainty and rapid change in the way work is done and how career paths unfold. The starting point of creativity is curiosity. Curiosity is the most common trait of those who strive for continuous success. They love to learn and they are committed to lifelong learning. They seek … [Read more...]
During Change Success Relies on Having an Open Mind
When experiencing rapid change, thinking about the future naturally provokes a degree of anxiety. We tend to look at things from the perspective of our own personal survival and our own competence. We feel a lack of control. Anxiety increases, and unfortunately, the mind freezes. We fail to comprehend what we hear and have difficulty seeing what others see. We seek comfort by … [Read more...]
Overcome the Chaos and Frustration of Change
Leanna Cruz Three keys to maintain personal productivity during change There are several strategies to smooth the road through change but you will read only three in this online article. Manage Uncertainty Minimizing ambiguity and filling in the unknowns will be an addition to your daily responsibilities if not a full time job. With so much change C-level executives will be … [Read more...]