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How does your organization handle accountability?
May 24, 2019
Does everyone understand and know their area of responsibility within your organization, team, or current project? Query your team, asking them if they feel empowered and have a sense of ownership over project outcomes.
When was the last time you took a class?
May 23, 2019
Is there some skill you have been wanting to learn for your personal or professional growth? The process of continuing your education may be informal or formal, online or in person, mandated by your employer or embarked upon simply for the joy of learning. Whatever your reason and whatever form this learning might take, do some research into what resources are available to help you learn this skill. Is there a class offered at the nearby community college? An online course? A local expert you could contact?
How can you make the most of the strengths of your team members?
May 22, 2019
For each person who reports to you, make a list of two to three of their strengths. For each person and each respective strength, describe how you are utilizing this strength on your team. Consider whether you could be taking better advantage of these strengths, or how they might be used in different ways.
How can you get a head start on tomorrow?
May 21, 2019
Before you end your workday today, create two lists: 1) the things that you absolutely, positively MUST get done tomorrow, and 2) the things that you SHOULD get done tomorrow. Try not to have more than three things on your MUST list.
How can you exercise your creativity muscle so that it’s ready when you need it?
May 20, 2019
Read something that you would not normally read, listen to something that you would not normally listen to, or watch something that you would not normally watch. Intentionally pick up and read a magazine that you typically avoid. Watch a television program that you usually click past. Listen to a podcast, a radio program, or music that you would normally skip.
How can you adjust your attitude about an unpleasant task?
May 17, 2019
Identify a task you have to do that you really don’t like. Write it down. Then, write down why it is important to you or to others that you complete that task. Using just that information, write an affirmation to “reprogram” your thinking and adjust your attitude. Use a personalized variation of the following formula: “I will _____ because it is important to ____, and I am someone who promptly completes important items.”
How do your nurture your relationships?
May 16, 2019
Think of someone you used to be quite close with, but whom you’ve lost touch with in recent years. Take a couple of minutes to compose a short email/text/etc. to reach out and reconnect. Something like, “I recently saw/read X that made me think of you, and I hope you’re doing well. How has your year been?”
Is working virtually working for you?
May 15, 2019
Spend 15 minutes researching different tools and practices that you could use to increase your communication and productivity with virtual colleagues. Write down the top two or three practices that you would like to put into effect.
How can you improve your face-to-face networking skills?
May 14, 2019
The next time you find yourself standing in line for something, put down your cell phone and practice meeting people.
What can you do to ensure that your workspace’s environment meets customer needs?
May 13, 2019
As you walk around your office today, pay attention to the environment. Look around—imagine what it would be like if you were a customer and this was the first time you were entering this office. Is it a welcoming space? Be sensitive to your customer’s perspective. Is there adequate signage, and is it clear where someone would go in order to get help?
