The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 tips for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to live victoriously.   Living life as if you already know that your next endeavor will be a success is EXACTLY what it looks like to embody a ‘winning’ attitude. Consider yourself a winner before the project even starts! Never assume that you are going to fail. If failure does come, realize that yo...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to remind yourself that ANYTHING is possible.   It can be easy to feel like you are not capable of accomplishing difficult or mountainous feats… but you will soon realize that the only thing separating you from victory is a winning attitude! Simple logic tells us that if you continue to try without giving up, you...

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to l isten to motivational speakers.   Believe it or not, there are some very powerful motivational speakers out there who can really help you to see the good in things going on around you. Two of my favorite speakers is Zig Ziglar and Jim Rohn, but there are a lot of others that can be very helpful to listen to....

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to give yourself daily pep talks.    Sometimes, the strongest positive voice is your own! Take some time each day to look into the mirror and to give yourself a pep talk. Tell yourself that you can do anything that you set your mind to, and remind yourself not to give up. Some people have affirmations they say ou...

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to think about your strong points.   A quick assessment of your strong points can often be enough to deter negative thoughts, especially if you allow yourself to be honest. As a successful professional, you have a WIDE range of qualities that you deserve to be proud of, and part of having a winning attitude is ab...

Having a winning attitude is essential to being successful. Theodore Roosevelt once said ‘Believe YOU CAN and you are half way there’ . A lot of times, we end up defeating ourselves before we begin by having a negative outlook on what is going on. We sometimes tend to look at opportunities and only see roadblocks, or see only a glass that is ‘half empty’ as opposed to ‘half full’.    Having a ‘win...

Today we are talking about idea #7 of the 7 ideas for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Create a Stimulating Environment.   It’s okay to have a little fun once in a while.    You will find that 30 minutes once a week engaged in some sort of competitive game, competition or quiz will repay itself 10-fold in productivity by increasing employees’ self-worth and therefore their motiva...

Today we are talking about idea #6 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Invest in Staff Training.   Staff  members feel valued when you spend the money and time investing in their knowledge and skills.    Regular staff training sessions, seminars and group training experiences not only improves your employees’ skills, they also enhance your employees’ motivational levels by impro...

Today we are talking about idea #5 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Communicate Openly and Honestly.   Staff who are kept “in the loop” are more likely to remain motivated than those who have no idea what is going on.   A great leader and manager always maintains open channels of communication, so his or her staff feels comfortable about discussing any relevant issues.   Inap...

Today we are talking about idea #4 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Lead by Example.   A good leader must illustrate to his or her employees the correct procedures and processes required. If you want your staff to arrive at work on time, then you will need to follow suit. If you want your staff to dress in a certain manner, then you will need to follow suit. If you want your...

Today we are talking about idea #3 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Chart a Career Path.   The majority of employees have a perceived career path they would like to follow.    Not only is it vital as a manager and leader to be aware of the staff member’s vision for the future, it is also important to clearly define how management views their career path. The qualities and exp...

Today we are talking about idea #2 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Share the Vision you have for your firm’s growth.   Employees are seen to be more motivated when they believe their contribution is making an impact on the overall success of the organization.   So, it is important to share the company’s mission statement and vision with the entire staff. By allowing them to...

Today we are talking about idea #1 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Reward Immediately and Frequently.   In a study, one of the primary influences that affected the motivation of employees was recognition and reward. It was shown that small rewards offered frequently and as soon as possible after the performance had the most impact.  So, the gift of two tickets to the cinema...

Sarah gets to work at the same time every day. She sits down at her desk and starts doodling on her desk pad, playing computer games, surfing the internet, or texting friends. Unless she is interrupted by a phone call or correspondence that requires her urgent attention, you know she will spend the bulk of her day doodling on her note pad, playing computer games, surfing the internet, or texting f...

Today we are talking about change number 6 of the 6 easy changes you can do to increase your success, which is to Communicate Effectively.   You can NEVER be too effective at communicating! Learning how to read people, how to relate to them, how to build relationships with them, and how to win them over is going to be incredibly important… so take communication seriously. Be willing to adapt and t...

Today we are talking about change number 5 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Set and Update Your Goals.   Since you have already achieved success in your own right, you doubtlessly know the importance of effective goal setting. You also need to remember that it can be easy to grow lax in this area after you have made your first $100,000 or even 500,000. You are no longer fighti...

Today we are talking about change number 4 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Adopt Healthy Habits.    This is an easy change that can really affect your performance, your outlook, and your level of success. Adopting healthy habits is a change that might take a while to get used to (especially if you are used to somewhat unhealthy ones), but it is a change that is going to affec...

Today we are talking about change number 3 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Have a Positive Outlook.   Speaking of encouragement and positivity, having a positive outlook on your situation can be a great way to invite further success for you and your business. Being negative and looking down on yourself or on how things are going can drastically affect your performance, which...

Today we are talking about change number 2 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Spend More Time with People Who Are More Successful Than Yourself.   This is a great habit for anyone looking to get to their next level. Have you ever heard the phrase ‘birds of a feather flock together’? Well, as it turns out, this phrase is not only true of birds, but also of successful people! You...

Today we are talking about change number 1 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Cut Out Distractions.   Distractions come in many sizes, shapes, and forms… but all of them have one thing in common. In short, they waste the most valuable commodity that you will ever possess: time. Your time is everything. You only have so much of it every day, and what you do with it directly impac...

Sometimes, becoming more successful than you already are is not as difficult as you might think. In a lot of ways, overcoming the next milestone and getting yourself to your next level is really all about making choices for small changes. These small changes can add up to BIG things, especially if you stay consistent and continue to make small, positive adjustments to the way that you do things. ...

Today we are going to talk about step #5 of the 5 steps you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Track Your Progress.   It’s easier to be persistent when you can see how far you’ve come.  Track your progress and achievements, so you can see how much closer you’re getting with every step forward.   The road to success isn’t always easy - but it isn’t always har...

Today we are talking about step #4 that you can take right away, to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Learn to Say “Next!”.   Don’t take rejections personally; they are nothing more than the natural process of weeding out the sub-prime opportunities.  You’re on the road to success and want to put your energies toward something that will be ideal for all parties involved - includi...

Today we are talking about step #3 that you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Remain Objective About Your Obstacles.   Don’t get emotional about the obstacles in front of you.  Remember, there is always a way, and your success is inevitable.  You just have to figure out how to move over, around, or under your challenges.   At one point, JK Rowling, the auth...

Today we are talking about step #2 that you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Keep Showing Up.    If you believe in what you’re doing, just keep showing up.  You never know when your breakthrough opportunity will appear, so bring your best to every situation.  When the right opportunity appears, you’ll be ready!   Did you know that Allyson Felix made it to...