How Complimentary is YOUR Close? This is the part of a letter that immediately precedes the writer’s signature, consisting of words such as Sincerely, Cordially, Very truly yours, Best regards, etc. We’ve always done it that way.
I believe it’s OK to declare your sincerity or to close cordially. Writers have used those terms for over a century, When would it be time to explore more personalized alternatives? How about today?
I won’t bury the lead here. The answer is YES. We all sabotage our happiness to some degree. So the important questions are:
* How is this happening?
* How do I stop?
We’re in the mist of The Great Resignation. Employers are seeking creative new ways to retain and engage their talent. Some employers are handing out larger raises than in the past. Talent shortages are creating opportunities for leaders to step up.
How might you make the most of this opportunity?
How might you avoid shooting yourself in the foot?
If you could summarize your desired approach to the coming year with just one word, what word would you use?
Without warning, the events of 2020 challenged our resiliency. We’ve all temporarily lost much of life that we took for granted. Then we discovered the temporary conditions would longer than expected to go away. This required us to summon even more resiliency. The challenge intensified. How do we get more resiliency? The answer lies in the celebration of Thanksgiving.
Have you had experienced any pandemic related feelings of fear, anxiety or doubt lately? Let’s learn how emotional intelligence will help you cope.
Gaining Proficiency: Our days are filled with countless routine tasks and activities that we successfully complete with little thought and low awareness. After lots of repetition, we can become so proficient, we’re able to simply “go because we know.” Your proficiency only happens after repetitive practice.
What are some new skills or behaviors you’d like to develop? Have you considered what’s involved in getting to the point where you’ve truly become proficient? The Law of Proficiency applies to every skill you’ve developed. And every one you’ll need or want to have.
Since 2001, Tom Lemanski has served as an executive coach and Trusted Advisor to successful business leaders who want to be more successful. He guides his coaching clients to breakthrough results as they discover and overcome what's really getting in their way.
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