16February2010
Posted by Moss under: Working Successfully with Others.
Recognize that fear is normal. Recognize that fear will not disappear from your life. Fear takes on many stages: fear of failure, rejection, losing a loved one, not having enough money, losing power, etc.
A powerful strategy to manage fear is to create a clear vision, personal commitment, and action plan. Action taking is a great antidote to fear. Do you and your partner share a vision? Have your committed to always do your best to support this vision? Are you taking daily actions to succeed?
Lets say you fear about a difference of opinion you partner has with you. When you experience fear, pause and ask yourself, “What am I afraid of? Am I worried he will be angry, put me down or reject me? Am I taking this too personally?” Read the rest of this entry »
11February2010
Posted by Moss under: Navigating Partnerships.
In an ideal partnership, trust and safety exists. Partners talk straight and confide in each other. Although some partnerships can create personal discomfort especially about accountability and results, partners strive to be hard on the problem not on each other. Common goals and shared values help partners to stay aligned and respectful toward each other.
Over time, life’s events and circumstances can throw partnerships off track: lost customers, poor sales, reduced market share, internal strife, and key people jumping ship can wear a partnership down. Short tempers, blaming, and disappointments result. Partners may become fearful of messing up and failing to meet expectations. Read the rest of this entry »
9February2010
Posted by Moss under: Navigating Partnerships.
What’s important to you? What makes your tick? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What triggers you? What is your energy level? What are you thinking? What are you feeling? How do you impact others?
As you go through the day, pay attention to your state of mind and how you are feeling. Everyone once in a while stop for a moment and ask yourself, “How am I doing here? Is there anything I need to get off my chest? Am I avoiding a particular conversation with someone? How do I want to come across?” Read the rest of this entry »
