Consistent. Committed. Two simple adjectives. In pursuit of any personal or corporate goal, both sound important, right? However, once the original goal is envisioned, focusing your on-going actions from then on with one of these can exponentially increase your chances of achieving that goal. Focus your actions on the other, and your chances of goal […]
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Taking the STRESS Out Before It Stresses You Out!
Quit being polite! No… I didn’t say start being rude. I said quit being polite to the point that you shut down, walk away, boil, snipe, snap, and only end up venting to the people who can’t help you. Only you can help you and it’s time to start. Time after time I’ve run into […]
Co-workers, Family, and the Holiday Season
-Kathleen Randall, CSP Randall Resources International While the following article is one I re-post each year, I do so because I believe the information is timeless and a helpful reminder as each one of us goes into the upcoming weeks… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Or so the song goes. With the […]
Managing for Success: How to Hold People Accountable for Results
by Kathleen M. Randall, CSP © Randall Resources International 2014 www.RandallResourcesInt.com Ever felt like you were pulling your hair out trying to get adults to do their jobs and be accountable for their progress? Chris walked in and sat down in my office. He began describing a series of missed deadlines and frustration with […]
Is Your 2013 Resolution to Get Results Based Soley on Commitment? It’s a Trap!
by Jack C. Randall, CIC, PCLA, PFMM The statistics on New Year’s resolutions are alarming. According to recent statistics, only 8% of people are successful in achieving their resolutions*. That’s 1 in 12 !! As a consultant, I find that many people simply look to their resolve that next year they will “do […]
Top 11 Reasons People Don’t Plan for Success
11. Lack of clearly defined goals. 10. Too busy/too tired. 9. Unsure where/how to begin. 8. Hope things happen vs. steps to make them happen. 7. Fear of failure/fear of success. 6. Fear of commitment to pursue the goal. 5. Fear of restrictive/lengthy plans. 4. Perfectionism: Waiting for the “perfect opportunity.” 3. Fear of consequences/ridicule […]