Thursday, June 10, 2021

Growth & Development Of People Is The Highest Calling Of Leadership



"The growth and development of people
is the highest calling of leadership."

-- Harvey S Firestone


What are some of the ways of helping the development and growth of people in an organization? Here are some thoughts:

Leaders are readers. Lead by example by being a reader and a life-long learner. I don't need to know everything, but I want to continue learning and expanding my own knowledge and thereby share that passion with my team and others around me. I know how much of a difference it has made in my life and I know how much of a difference it will make it others as well.

Micro-managing is an ego trip and it stifles growth. Learn how to delegate and trust and have more patience. This is a challenge for many. It is easy to do a thing myself, and certainly easier than trying to teach someone else to do it or wait until they are up to speed, but I realize I can't do it all and if I keep doing it all, the company cannot grow.

Don't tell people how to do everything. Give them basic guidelines and let them use their creativity and skills to do it better than I might do it. We have graphic designers and the less instruction I give them, the better the product they produce. I love to see people do it better than me. It helps me grow and it helps them grow.

Challenge people to solve problems. Let your team help you solve problems.

Praise and encouragement is high on the list of things that motivate me, so I use them in the same way to help uplift team members.

This is certainly not a complete list, and I'm sure you can add to it. I hope some of these ideas are beneficial to your growth and that of your team.

A healthy, growing company requires healthy, growing people.

Monday, June 7, 2021

This is the side hustle revolution | The Way We Work


Past generations found a company to work for and then stayed there for decades. But today, we rarely stay in the same job (let alone on the same career path) and we don't rely on a single income stream. The tools and resources are out there for us to do our own thing, and more of us are going with the entrepreneurial spirit -- even if it's on the side of a traditional job. Podcaster and marketer Nicaila Matthews Okome helps survey the scene.

Friday, June 4, 2021

Why you should bring your whole self to work | The Way We Work


Dan Clay was worried about being dismissed as "too gay" at work, so he dialed down his personality. But then his alter ego, Carrie Dragshaw, went viral online. Here's what happened next.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Elon Musk - How to Learn Anything


In this video, Elon Musk gives a lot of cool advice about how to learn anything, how to achieve your goals, and how to create a successful company. As always Elon has interesting points.

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Asking For Help Is Empowering. We All Need Help From Time To Time.

"Help!
I need somebody.
Help!
Not just anybody.
Help!
You know I need someone.
Help!"

-- John Lennon and Paul McCartney




The song's first verse continues, "when I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody's help in any way. But now these days are gone, I'm not so self-assured. Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors." I just love the last part of that verse: "now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors."

We all have a lot going on in my life and I also know that we can all use some help from time to time. Realizing and accepting that can be transforming.

Sometimes for a range of reasons, we may resist reaching out and stop looking for solutions to our perceived problems or our feeling of being stuck. Yet, by not reaching out, we are destined to stay in that place when asking for help could propel us to new and unknown heights and happiness.

Whether you want to grow your business, get on a more rewarding path personally, or just want some ideas to feel better about yourself, making a decision to reach out and ask for some help is a great thing to do.

Jennifer House Coaching can be of service when you are ready to reach out. Let us give you some clarity and a renewed perspective toward your goals and desires. Call 530-310-6123 and let's talk about it.


Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The money talk that every couple needs to have | Your Money and Your Mind


When it comes to talking about money with your significant other, most of us … just don’t. But the fact is, if you share a life, you need to discuss your finances now, says behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa. She explains why and shares 3 tips to get you started.

Managing your money can feel scary and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. In this TED series, behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa explains why we spend too much and save too little -- and shares easy steps to help us achieve a more secure financial future. (Made possible with the support of Wells Fargo)

Watch Your Money and Your Mind with Wendy De La Rosa at https://go.ted.com/yourmoneyandyourmind

Sunday, May 23, 2021

A simple 2-step plan for saving more money | Your Money and Your Mind


Saving money is like working out or eating right -- it's easier said than done. Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa streamlines the process with two quick tips that can help you achieve your goals.

Managing your money can feel scary and complicated, but it doesn't have to be. In this TED series, behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa explains why we spend too much and save too little -- and shares easy steps to help us achieve a more secure financial future. (Made possible with the support of Wells Fargo)

Watch Your Money and Your Mind with Wendy De La Rosa at https://go.ted.com/yourmoneyandyourmind