Three mindful strategies of revered leaders

Three mindful strategies of revered leadersThree mindful strategies of revered leadersYouve seen The Mindful Revolution on the cover of Time. Youve heard about the studies. People in yur office talk about meditation and Yoga. What does all this have to do with work? 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That is the percentage of employees in the U.S. who are not engaged in their work according to Gallup. Odds are that some of the 70% work for you.While corporate training is a $70 billion industry in the U.S., mindfulness programs are flourishing organically from the inside. Stress prompted Janice Marturano, former deputy general counsel at General Mills, to create a mindfulness program at the company. It was so popular that she left to start her own institute. There are 500 employees on the waiting list at Google for the class Search Inside Yourself originated by Chade-Meng Tan, a Google engineer who now teaches mindfulness full time.Practice mindfulnessMindfulness is accepting what is without judgment. What does that mean? It is a particular way of paying attention to what is going on in your head and around you from a third-party perspective without getting carried away by it. It keeps you from judging, reliving the past or anxiously fast forwarding to the future.The brain is just like a muscle. It grows with practice. We build mindfulness with mindful daily practices such as a mindful walk where we dont replay a prior conversation in our head, but notice the flowers, sky, and environment of the surroundings. Other practices include meditation, crafts, physical activity, slowly appreciating a cup of your favorite tea or any other activity where your mind is still and you are present in the moment.Mindful leadership is setting the stage to accept the present while inspiring strategy for a meaningful. vision. Mindful leaders create no-blame environments, inclusive work places, and thriving cultures that makes a difference. They dont perseverate on the current bad results hoping for a miracle. They learn from them and rebuild early before all is lost.Great leaders manage themselves as much as they manage others. Their self-regulation stops them from pre-judging, closing off to innovation, being reactive. It opens them to making sound real-time decisions. They show compassion. They notice when someone is posturing instead of feeling threatened. They resolve conflict with deep listening so they may collaboratively seek common ground. They remove their ego from the conversation. They risk being seen authentically without the doubt of failure. And they dont make fear based decisions disguised as practicality.Be you-smart first Whats in the way?Self-awareness is key to mindful leadership. Assessments such as 360 Evaluations, DISC and MBTI are a good place to start. But that is just the beginning. Self-regulating in the moment builds with the abili ty to non-judgmentally notice your thoughts and behaviors before the ego interjects. This starts simply with noticing the pattern of your breathing without allowing your mind to stray basic yet challenging for the multitasking mind.Notice what makes you anxious and accept how that clouds your decisions. I notice I am being defensive and am not judging myself. I am a good listener. If you cant name and sit with what haunts you how can you help others face what holds them back? May I be gentle with myself in this moment. You can build your self-awareness with this free eBook Be the New SMART Leader.Deep listenWe listen in three ways 1) to insert our opinion once the other person takes a breath, 2) to formulate a solution before the other person can even finish talking, or 3) for the sake of understanding. The latter is deep listening. Leaders build on this by making the other person feel heard. What I hear you saying is that you doubt whether or not we can succeed and that scares you . Next time you are in conflict with someone, deep listen until they stop talking. Dont interrupt. (Thats where mindfulness pays off.) Ask them to tell you more. Then validate back what you heard and what was inferred. I bet thats frustrating. Trust evolves and collaboration builds.Mindfulness is a skill for all aspects of life. Mindful leadership is not about what you do but who you are no matter where you are seated at the table. When you show your team you care about them as much as the project, watch what happens to productivity.MaryLeeGannon, ACC, CAEis an executive coach and corporate CEO who helps busy leaders get off the treadmill to nowhere to be more effective, earn more, bemore calm and enjoyconnected relationships with the people who matter while it still matters.Watch her FREE Master Class training on Three Things to Transform Your Life and Career Right Now atwww.MaryLeeGannon.com.

How to Write a Business Progress Report

How to Write a Business Progress ReportHow to Write a Business Progress ReportA progredienz report consists of a header, an executive summary, a description of the smaller components, an indication of when the next report is due. You would write the report following this template and then send it to your boss or another reporting superior as designated. Header The header contains identifying information for the report. You will enter the title, the date on a which the report is published, the stoplight status of whatever youre reporting on (red, yellow-green), and the overall metric, perhaps percent complete, plan versus actual. Note A progredienz report such as this is most often used for projects, but can also be used to report on other things. For example, if you have been assigned the task of reducing the number of hours per drawing for an engineering firm you would use a progress report to show your progress in reducing the number of hours per drawing. Title Project X Progre ss ReportDate May 30 20xxStatus GreenPercent Complete 63 actual, 59 plan Executive Summary You write the executive summary last. This is the summary of all of the major points listed below in the body of the report. Depending on your audience, sometimes the executive summary is limited. That depends on your audience, the number of people receiving the report and their levels within the organization. An executive summary is targeted to those senior managers who may not have the time to read the entire report. If your report is directed to your immediate supervisor, it is expected that he or she will read the report and the executive summary may not be needed. However, if this is a report that is widely distributed tomany executives throughout the organization, it may be necessary to include an executive summary for those individuals who do not have the time to read the entire report. Progress of the Component Pieces This is the main body of the report. In this section of the report, you detail your progress in all of the component areas of the project. You list your progress and accomplishments regarding all of the metrics during this time-period. You show what your plan is for the next time period. And then you list not only the blockers but also what efforts you are taking to clear them. Finally, the section will show what additional assistance is needed from your boss or another recipient of the progress report. Summary The body of the report is followed by in the summary section. It includes fewer details than the progress reported in the previous section. You would include the same information, metrics, accomplishments, plan for the next period, and any blockers, but provide fewer details for each category. For example, the summary might be a single sentence, like all deliverables are on time, while the progress write-up in the previous section might say Deliverable A, due on xx/xx/xx will be delivered three days early. Report Y will be deliv ered on time on xx/xx/xx. And report C, delayed for two weeks while waiting for the graphics, is now expected to be delivered on its revised due date of xx/xx/xx. Next Report Due Date Here you list when the next report will be sent out. If this is a weekly report, for example, you would show the next report due date as one week following. For a monthly report, you would show the date next month when the report would be sent out. People who receive the report will expect these data to be as accurate as the data in the reports. Bottom Line Your progress report consists of the optional executive summary, the reporting of the progress of all the components of the project, the detailed summary, and the timeline. Make them as accurate as you can.

Going Up Building Your Elevator Pitch

Going Up Building Your Elevator PitchBuilding Your Elevator PitchGoing Up Building Your Elevator PitchYou may have heard of the elevator pitch. Its a brief statement - 30 to 45 seconds long, give or take - of your job skills and qualifications and how you could utilize them for your next employer. It acts as an oral professional summary. The reason its called an elevator pitch (or elevator speech) is that, in theory, youre supposed to imagine youre articulating the entire statement to a busy executive or hiring manager in the time it takes to complete an elevator ride.It can also serve as an answer to the oft-asked job interview question Tell me about yourself, as the basis for the Professional Summary that will appear on your resume, or as an ice breaker at a cocktail fete when someone asks what you do.If the statement is too long to be completed in an elevator ride, it could be too much for someone to absorb or could be a sign that you dont have a strong handle on the value you can offer an employer.If you want to craft your own elevator pitch, start by asking yourself these six questions1)What am I really good at that makes a difference for an employer?2)What have I accomplished in my career that was of great value to my employers?3)What are the skills that have enabled me to achieve in my career?4)What personal traits (or soft skills) do I have that complement those other skills?5)Do my educational credentials (diplomas, degrees, professional certifications) enhance my employment background?6)What kind of position, and at what level in the organization, am I looking for in my next career move?Lets say youre a sale professional with 10 years of experience, the last five for a technology hardware vendor. Heres how you might answer each question1)Im a sales professional with a solid track record, good at winning new business and generating repeat business. I live by the motto The client always comes first.2)In each of the last five years, I have exceeded my sa les quota and helped boost my companys market share in two industries.3)Im a whiz at web research, which allows me to target my sales pitches to what I believe are a clients pain points. My organizational skills are also solid, with much thanks to my PDA.4)I have solid communication skills, especially listening. I like to listen more than I like to talk.5)My bachelors degree in business with a concentration in marketing has proven to be an excellent foundation for my sales career.6)Im looking for a high-profile sales role with a Fortune 500 technology hardware company that can use someone of my skill level to generate more business in a particular market segment or segments.Now that you have the answers, put it all together in a brief paragraphIm an experienced sales professional with a solid track record of winning new and repeat business for a technology hardware provider. Id like to continue that success for a Fortune 500 provider that wants to generate more business in a particu lar market segment. In each of the past five years, I have exceeded my sales quota and helped boost my companys market share in two industries. My technological proficiency, particularly in web research and use of the PDA, complement my organizational and communication skills. Im also a great listener and that helps me understand my clients pain points and address their needs head-on. Since my college days as a business major with a concentration in marketing, I have been fascinated by the sales process and am driven by the impact I can have on a companys growth.I read that out loud (well, not very loud) and it took exactly 40 seconds, long enough for a 10-floor elevator ride with two stops in between. Then the trick is trying to remember it all well enough that you can speak it flawlessly.What about you? What have you accomplished in your career that would be part of your elevator pitch? Please share your thoughts with us.

How Exit Interviews Reduce Employee Turnover

How Exit Interviews Reduce Employee TurnoverHow Exit Interviews Reduce Employee TurnoverHow Exit Interviews Reduce Employee Turnover DeZube When an employee hands in their resignation, is an exit bewerbungsinterview part of their exit protocol? If not, youre likely missing out on some valuable information. Exit interviewsProvide intelligence about your employer brandHelp diagnose how you can reduce employee turnoverNot to mention that exit interviews can reduce the likelihood that a former employee will sue your firm.Exit interviews are a way to understand your brand as an employer and how you come across to employees, says Robert Greene, CEO of Reward Systems, Inc., a Glenview, Illinois, management consulting firm.So why are they so often overlooked?A Matter of HonestyIn small- and mid-size companies, exit interviews can be uncomfortable, given the intimacy between management and employees.People are guarded, particularly if theyre leaving the organization, says Lori Johnson, a team lead for ADP TotalSource, Culver City, California, an HR outsourcing firm.And then theres the issue of honesty. Many departing employees dont want to alienate their former employers, so they avoid honest criticism in exit interviews. Instead of telling you the operations manager is a bully, they come up with inoffensive reasons for their departure More money, better benefits or more responsibility.To overcome employee reluctance to share criticism, instead of asking an employee why theyre leaving, ask why they started looking, Greene says.That will get them to tell you the truth, he says. Youll see where youre coming up short. Maybe you cant train the way a big organization can and the employee got stuck doing the same thing over and over. It may be that person is ambitious or bored and wants to move along.Supplementing an in-person exit interview with either a follow-up pen-and-paper or an online survey can also boost results.People can be more honest about how they feel when they re alone and just getting their thoughts out, Johnson said.Exit Interview QuestionsA question that helps uncover the reasons for employee turnover makes a good exit interview questions, such asHow do you feel things went here?Do you have suggestions for improvements?Where are we coming up short?What could we have done that would have stopped you from leaving?What is your new employer giving you that you did not get from us?How does your new job fulfill your career goals?Would you like us to stay and touch to let you know about future opportunities? Can you also please let us know as you gain new skills and experience?Exit Interviews Inspire ChangeOver time, keep a tally of what people say at exit interviews. Once you know why employees leave, you can decide if you want to (and can) change your business practices to reduce employee turnover.If everyone complains about vacation, you need to rethink your vacation policy, Johnson says.If you see a pattern and are unable to change the si tuation, you can still reduce employee turnoverby using the information to change the employee selection process.For example, if your job requirementsinclude a lot of kenntnisse accounting tasks, a recent grad may not be happy working for you because the job doesnt utilize all his newly acquired job skills.Meanwhile, an accountant who is winding down his career and close to retirement might be perfectly happy in the position.If people are leaving for reasons you cant fix, learn from it instead of just saying its painful, Greene says. It may be the cheapest consulting you ever get.Exit Interviews Reduce LiabilityNo matter why an employee is leaving, its a good idea to do an exit interview to discuss the companys and the employees rights and obligations after termination. This conveys the message that your company follows the law.It can also reduce your exposure to discrimination, harassment and employment lawsuits filed by former employees, says Lori Goldstein, an employment attorney in Northfield, Illinois.In addition to covering routine issues such as COBRA and unused vacation pay, talk about and share copies of any non-compete, confidentiality or post-employment agreements that the employee signed. Doing so gets everything out in the open, so employees leave without feeling like they need to go talk to a lawyer, Goldstein says.Make Note of the Conversation Goldstein also recommends having a witness take notes at the exit interview. If you choose to not have anyone sit in on the exit interview, take notes yourself to document what was said. That way, if youre called into court later, you can say which questions were asked and what responses were given.For example, suppose you asked an employee why he was leaving and he didnt mention discrimination. If he later files a discrimination lawsuit, your notes about the exit interview may aid your defense. It may not make your defense be a slam dunk, but it may go a long way toward resolving, settling or getting rid of the claim, Goldstein says.If an employee does claim discrimination, harassment or threatens legal action, its better to hear about it during the exit interview rather than later. You may be able to derail the lawsuit by offering increased severance, or complete an investigation into the complaint before the suit is filed.At worst, youll have a heads up that you need to consult an attorney.Avoid Retaliation after an Exit InterviewWhen you hear information that you dont like during an exit interview, remember to remain objective.You cannot retaliate for a good faith complaint, Goldstein says. To reduce hurt feelings, think carefully about how to tactfully share exit interview information with others in the company.An angry teamberater or co-worker who damages a former employees reputation by falsely defaming them can get you sued. Train your employees to be careful what they say to employees and the outside world, Goldstein concludes.

The Rise of ASME in Washington

The Rise of ASME in Washington The Rise of ASME in Washington The Rise of ASME in WashingtonImage Donald Marlowe, Jr.A succession of ASME presidents in the post-World War II period believed the Society should become a forceful voice for engineering, both to advocate for the profession and to offer technical expertise to national decision-makersand that it needed a presence in Washington, D.C. to do so. Perhaps the pivotal figure in realizing this vision welches Donald E. Marlowe, who, during his tenure as Dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture at Washington D.C.s Catholic University of America, served as ASMEs 88th president in 1969-1970.During and after the Second World War, Marlowe served in the U.S. Navy as Associate Director of the Naval Ordinance Laboratory, where, as he relates in his oral history interview, he had a marvelous time working out the mechanics of underwater weaponry and subjecting submarine armor to increasingly violent depth charge blasts. In the end, Marlowe spent mora than two decades living and working at the nations center of legislation and governance it convinced him that Washington was vital to the future of the profession.My experiences left me with two very strong feelings about technical society activities in Washington, he says. One, I was a very strong supporter of a unified engineering society The other, I was convinced that engineering as a profession and the societies in particular were very poorly represented in the legislature Those two obsessions really determined the major thrust that I tried to put on the road as I became President of ASME. ASME President (1969-70) Donald Marlowe (left) pictured with Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter. Image Donald Marlowe, Jr.In April of 1970, Marlowe chaired a goals conference for ASME that came to be known as Arden House, after the conference center where it took place in Harriman, NY. Arden House was a watershed for ASME, the moment when the Society shifted from a more technical orientation to thebroader roleit plays today. The assembled members, led by President Marlowe, promulgated thirteen goals for ASME, stars by which ASMEs future course might be set (Mechanical EngineeringApril 1970 p18).The Overriding Goal they formulated, the one that subsumed all the others, was that ASME should move vigorously from what is now essentially a technical society to a truly professional society sensitive to the engineers responsibility to the public, and dedicated to a leadership role in making technology a true servant of man.Marlowe believed strongly that a Washington office would be necessary to support the new goals, manifestly including 11 To provide government at all levels with technical advice in the public interest and to develop a climate of understanding and credibility that will foster a continuing dialogue.Dr. Reginald Vachon, now an ASME past president himself as well as a member of more than 55 years standing, was a delegate at Ard en House as well as a member of the committee which shortly thereafter approved the foundation of the DC Office. I worked with Don Marlowe for years, back when I was one of the young voices in the society, Vachon says. Yes, Don was instrumental in establishing the Washington Center. It was controversial. Members were concerned ASME would be accused of lobbying if we established a Washington office. But I am also a lawyer. We brought the law right into the committee meeting and showed the members it wasnt going to be a problem.The committee was persuaded, and in 1972 ASMEs Washington Center was open for business.Forty-one years later, todays Washington Center is an important nexus of Society activity. Opened with a staff of two, its now home to 18 staffers who work in a range of fields important to todays ASME government relations, public affairs and outreach, strategic issues, diversity and inclusion strategy, innovation, and research technology development among them. ASMEs Washin gton Center also serves as the offices of the ASME Foundation, the Federal Fellows program, the Industry Advisory Board, and as the center of program development for ASMEs department ofStandards and Certification.Thus from President Don Marlowes obsession more than forty years ago did a thriving center of ASMEs work come into being. We think that if he were still with us today, President Marlowe would be pleased to see what ASME has made of his vision.Read more about The Rise of ASME in Washington The copyright of this program is owned by ASME.

One of the Most Incredibly Neglected Systems for College Application Resume

One of the Most Incredibly Neglected Systems for College Application Resume Youd get laughed from the quad. Everyone on the other side of the country takes the exact test on the exact same moment. A laundry list of activities isnt likely to be the make-it-or-break-it element when it has to do with getting into college. Plenty of individuals are interested in being resident assistants. Maybe you did a great absprache of volunteer work or fundraising during high school which might also be noteworthy for them to understand your own personal values and what types of things are important to you. When you cant list a great deal of jobs, show a great deal of positions. It is possible to also list summer jobs. Facts, Fiction and College Application Resume A well-written resume can supply the edge a student needs in the current competitive workplace. It doesnt signify that you need to embellish or exaggerate your accomplishments, but you need to draw attention to them. To know w hat sorts of questions to ask yourself about what you do want in college, you may want to take a look at our article about the initial actions in selecting a college which suits you. If possible, have someone from your campus career office, or maybe an alumnus within the field that you want to know more about, look at your resume to make sure you have included as much pertinent information as possible. You are able to have the very best college admissions resume on earth. Next, you are going to discover how to create a college resume prepared for the big leagues Youve just what it requires to be successful in college. Not only are you going to be healthier and happier, it is going to make it that much simpler to wind up at the ideal college for YOU.High school resume templates are a valuable resource for such students. Please be aware, its important to read the application requirements for each school your students apply to. Bear in mind that a few schools have specific guid elines regarding what they search for in a resume. High school students may require a resume to submit an application for work or as an element of a university application. Make certain you pick top quality websites and verify theyre lively or you will be regarded as unprofessional. You have to join a lot of distinct organizations to seem good for colleges. Make sure you pick high high quality websites and verify theyre lively or youre going to be viewed as unprofessional. The majority of websites have for example set up a totally free scholarship information service with College application templates that may help you get the cash that you need for college. Put the Education section of your resume at the very top of your resume so that its the very first thing the employer sees. Check to guarantee youre providing all of the info required and clearly define your skill sets when it comes to application requirements. Begin with writing down your name, address, contact number, da te of birth, higher school name, and a submission date. Just take the opportunity to thoroughly construct each category and always explain the particulars of your activities. Possessing all this information already compiled in a resume format that is easily available electronically is going to be a big time saver once it is time to fill out this section of the Common App. A resume example will be able to help you make a decision as to what sort of content to include, along with how to format your resume. Constructing an activity sheet can be an intimidating undertaking for students since they make an effort to gather all their information. Top College Application Resume Secrets Writing out a resume isnt as difficult as it may seem and its extremely beneficial on a college application. All your AP scores will be contained in the score file, if you dont request that a specific score be withheld. Students may finish an AP program and opt not to take the brde exam, but they wont earn college credit for the AP coursework. They oftentimes use a computer to complete their homework assignments, and may have acquired pretty good skills when it comes to word processing or spreadsheet applications. You may want to have a skilled expert look over your essay in order that they can revise your essay to perfection. Writing the college application essay can be among the most daunting components of applying to college. Our talented writers can deal with just about any form of writing assignment, together with Math and Physics troubles and much more. Essay outline for college plays an important function.

The 5 Hour Rule What Is It and How Does It Work

The 5 Hour Rule What Is It and How Does It Work The 5 Hour Rule What Is It and How Does It Work?Posted February 8, 2019, by SteveBeing successful takes hard work and plenty of it. However, is putting your nose to the grindstone the best way to leave you fulfilled...?Racking up hour after hour may be bringing in the green, howeverIs it making you blue?If thats the case, you need the 5-hour Rule in your life.What is the 5-hour Rule? In a nutshell, the 5-hour rule is when you take a small amount of time out of your day to do something that improves your brain.1 hour per day through the week = 5 hours. It couldnt be simpler.Read on to find about how the brightest and best have fed their minds and how this has impacted on their mega-success storiesA Whole 10,000?Believe it or not, someone once worked out the exact number of hours required to become a master of your chosen field. Canadian author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell believed 10,000 was a good figure, based on a study of violin s tudents and their practising.He also thought the Beatles put in around 10,000 hours too before they reached the heights of genius. (Gladwell must have really liked his music) For some this was a generalisation and Gladwell was on shaky ground. In truth, the number of hours depend on the individual.Memory wiz Steve Faloon can store strings of numbers in his mind. He did this with a reported 200 hours of practice. So as you can see, nothing is set in stone. Thats why the 5-hour rule is important - it keeps up the momentum, whether you need 200 hours or 2,000.Follow The Founding FatherHow you use that hour every day is up to you. You could read a book. Go for a walk. Or even just sit quietly contemplating the nature of existence Whatever it is, make it a rule in your life. Feeding your mind according to the 5-hour rule is the perfect way to beef up your brain and have it sifting information the right way.The 5-hour rule was famously applied by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was the ultima te American multi-tasker he was a Founding Father, author, politician, scientist, inventor and more. In short, he was no slouch A better advert for the rule there could not be.Make Your Practice PerfectWhether youre playing a violin or setting up a cleaning company, you require certain skills and those skills take practice. But it also takes the right kind of practice to make the fruchtwein of the 5-hour rule.Deliberate practice is the art of boosting performance rather than productivity. It maybe sounds strange because it emphasises quality over quantity. But in time youll have developed better performance skills, and that will aid your work rate.So while youre on that road to success you dont just think about the destination. Youve got to look after the vehicle youre travelling in and make sure its topped up with the best kind of fuelThink Outside Your Own BoxIts a well-used expression. Thinking outside the box got individuals like Bill Gates where they are today. In fact, they do nt just think outside the box. They build their own box (in Gates case a box marked Microsoft) and then do their thinking outside that instead.Reflection is a key parte of the 5-hour rule. Jeff Weiner (CEO of LinkedIn) goes the extra mile and spends 2 hours a day thinking. Thats right, using his loaf mind you, he has the bread to be able to do that In doing so, he can ponder what he did right, as well as his missteps. Many leading business people say you can learn as much from a failure as you can a success.We Know What Youre Thinking...Its easy for the likes of Bill Gates and Jeff Weiner to schedule some time to stretch their legs and boil their noggin. A lot of workers dont have that luxury because their days are jam-packed.The thing to remember is that the most successful people are always learning. Why not pick up a book during your lunch hour to eat and read? Or pop in earbuds to listen to some soothing sounds while you consider your next career move?Big breaks dont just happen . You have to go out and make them happen. And by applying the 5-hour rule and getting your brain in shape, youll have the mental stamina to juggle those priorities. Give it time and youll be performing like a pro. 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