Skill Building Series: Are You A Stick In The Mud?

About The Skill Building Series

The anywhere worker is designing, building, and leading the future of anywhere work. There are many skills needed to be successful as an anywhere leader. In this serious, we will meet several virtual / anywhere leaders who have sought coaching. In each session we look at the presenting problem, the desired outcome, and an action plan. Not surprising is the need for these skills in any leader – anywhere.

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Are You a Stick In the Mud? It’s A Problem

Gerald has been successful in his position as a regional sales manager, but in the past few years he’s been having trouble keeping up with coworkers. As one of the more tenured employees, newer managers often come to him to get the history of the business. But when they recommend a new way of doing things, his philosophy is ‘if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.’ Once the man with the answers, now he is starting to become known as a ‘stick in the mud.’

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One Thing You Need to Succeed in 2012

Do not follow blindly. Think. Think differently. Think for yourself!

What one thing do you need to make 2012 a success?

The answer is unique for everyone. But before you answer that question, you need to be very clear on what success means to you for 2012.

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avoid calendar bloat – get more done!

Have you ever heard the saying ‘if you want something done, give it to a busy person?’ Well, I am here to challenge that saying.

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How Anywhere Workers Manage Isolation

 

Isolation

 

We’ve talked about isolation before on this blog, but maybe not enough.

Isolation is one of the big obstacles for anywhere workers. It’s not only a social concern – staying connected to others, but also a productivity concern. Isolation can lead to or influence your motivation. Your surroundings, your structure, and your connections are all important in staying motivated.

So how does an anywhere worker manage isolation to stay creatively productive?

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