The 10 Best Ways To Make The Rest Of 2020 Suck Less – Forbes
Posted: October 28, 2020 at 6:55 pm
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This has been the year none of us asked for or wanted.
From a global pandemic, countless natural disasters, growing social and racial unrest, and a substantial political divide to balancing working from home and remote learning, navigating the uncertainty has been challenging.
The good news is that we still have a chance to salvage the year. Here are the 10 best waysone for each week left of the yearto finish strong:
If 2020 has taught us anything, its that you must protect your time. Your ability to prioritize and focus your attention (despite countless distractions) is crucial. How and with whom you spend your time and your productivity while doing so, demonstrate your focus and commitment to whatand whomatters most. When you mastertime-management, youll learn to say no, do, decide, delegate or delete tasks, batch routine tasks, eliminate distractions, embrace mono-tasking, get to knowand workyour own rhythms, and build in breaks to recharge.
Most think ofself-awarenessas knowingyourself. Self-aware leaders have a clear understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. They are honest about what they want, their skills, and what matters most to them. They also have an accurate perception of what sets them apart and can then use their unique talents to magnify their impact in an environment that best suits them. Conversely, they also understand and acknowledge their blind spots and areas needing improvement.
But self-awareness is not just about knowing how you move through the world; its about knowing how your energy affects others. This perspective allows you to understand that everything is connectedyour interactions with other people, how they perceive you, your attitude, and your responses to them in the momentand all can be enhanced through better self-awareness.
Emotional intelligence is rooted in them, business leaders swear by them, and they remain in high demand. Im speaking ofsoft skills, those frequently misunderstood and undervalued skills that power career success.
Last year,LinkedInreleased its annualGlobal Talent Trends report, which explored the four big trends fueling the future of the workplace. Topping the list? Soft skills.
This finding underscores a fundamental truth: At its core, business is about relationships. No matter your job function or title, to succeed, you must interact with other people. And those who find a way to combine their hard skills with soft skills create environments that empower and ignite their teams, delight their customers, and fuel sustainable growth.
Far too often, we assume that everyone thinks, behaves, and communicates the same way we do. Worse, we make the mistake of focusing our sales pitches and communication about us rather than our intended audiences.
No matter your industry or profession,four words have the power to change your results instantly: Its not about you.
The finest leaders understand that by putting others first and adopting a service mindset, they can improve their communication and connection, establish trust, deepen relationships, and build business.
Curiositycan be defined as a strong desire to know or learn something. But its so much more than that.
When youre curious, youre open. Open to exploring new ideas, experiences, and possibilities. Open to meeting new people and learning new things. Open to leaving behind outdated mindsets and limiting beliefs to make room for your highest and best self. And its that opennessthat curiositythat fuels growth.
Career contrariansshare the ability to adopt an often unpopular perspective and make it work for them. Instead of conforming to conventional or practical approaches, education, or paths, and they seek alternative means to career fulfillment. This means they realize that there is more than one path to success (and its probably non-linear), are comfortable being uncomfortable (even, and especially, when they fail), trust their gut, play the long game, eliminate the negative self-talk, and understand that taking an alternative path may inspire someone else to do it, as well.
The benefits oflisteningare numerous. Active listening demonstrates respect, builds trust, and makes people feel valued. It creates a virtuous cycle: we naturally gravitate toward those who listen to us, and when we feel heard, we open up and share. Active listening also allows leaders to learn about things both good and bad, so they can discover new ideas and opportunities as well as detectand get creative about solvingpotential problems when theyre still in their infancy.
Fear is a powerful emotion. It often masquerades as a cloak of protection, keeping us from doing things that may cause us harm. But sometimes, the real damage comes from the inaction that fear enables.
We avoid at all costs those things that make us uncomfortable, but there is no growth in the status quo. Sooner or later, that caution and those fears that prevent you from getting hurt or put on the spot stagnate you.
Everything youve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear; its time to stop hiding and go for it.
Wisdom is the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight. But it transforms into something truly powerful when it is shared.
Why? Because all the wisdom in the world is meaningless without application.
Yet many leaders eschew this and choose instead to hoard their insights, fearful of giving them away. They dont understand a simple truth:sharing your wisdom doesnt diminish your impact; it amplifies it. And today, the best way to magnify your message is to harness the power and reach of social media.
In 2020, you likely experienced some degree of pivotingdoes your career story align and support that change of trajectory? Everyone has a unique story, but not everyone leverages its power. Properly crafted,your career storyhelps to differentiate you from your competitors, highlight your value, and to draw others to you. It provides a common thread that weaves together your personal and professional experiences, as well as your transferable skills, making it easy for others to connect the dots. Because once you have your story, it changes everything, including how others perceive, pay, partner with, and promote you.
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