Q: How can I challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone? As leaders, it is important for us to push ourselves and redefine our limits. We can do this in ways that are directly related to our work, … Continue reading
Q: How can I help other people understand my goals? With so many competing interests and compelling things drawing our attention, it can be difficult to get other people to pay attention to, let alone understand, our goals. The first … Continue reading
Q: How can I trust others to help me? I sometimes have trouble trusting others. I know that they are (generally) good people and mean well, but sometimes it just seems easier to do everything myself. But I know that … Continue reading
Q: As a leader, I know that I should avoid getting angry and losing control, but it sometimes happens. How can I avoid this? It sounds like you might be a little stressed out. I’ve been there. Leadership is indeed … Continue reading
Q: I am a teacher and the head of our English department. I work with many different personalities. How can I be more innovative to improve the department’s achievement? A: Yes, it can be a challenge to work with many … Continue reading
Q: I own a school and have a staff of 17 people. It is hard to recruit staff because of our school’s location. The staff I have do not respect my authority. They come late, dress improperly, are insubordinate, and … Continue reading
Q: I lead a group of young people between the ages of two to 26. Attendance is very poor for our weekly meetings and are a bit hard to organize. How can I make these gatherings interesting? A: It can … Continue reading
Q: How can I better manage my volunteers? As a person who has worked in the nonprofit sector for 20 years, I know how important volunteers are to the mission of our organizations. I also know, having volunteered for a … Continue reading
Q: How can I be an effective public speaker when I have an accent? Your accent is a part of who you are. It makes you unique and can distinguish you from the crowd. On the other hand, when we … Continue reading
Q: How can I help my students develop good character? As adults, we have a great opportunity to influence the children around us. We do this through our example, including our choices and actions (children are always watching and learning!) … Continue reading
Q: How can reign in my passion to focus on my goals?
You may be asking the wrong person. I am pretty much all over the place, and it is because I am a passionate person with multiple interests. I find it hard to focus and just do one thing. That being said, having this disposition has forced me to develop some discipline over the years to keep me on track toward my goals. First of all, you may need to prioritize your goals because, if you’re anything like me, you probably have more that you want to do than you could ever realistically accomplish. So write down those goals and prioritize them. Determine what is most important to you. Now, get out your calendar and write down specific things, even little things, that you can do to progress toward your most important goals each week. Even just one thing. So, you have prioritized your goals and scheduled time to work on them every week. Now, how do you reign in your passion? I’m not sure that you need to. Your multiple passions are what make you an interesting person, and they probably contribute to your sense of pleasure and fulfillment. And don’t forget that you have an entire lifetime to explore your passions. You don’t need to do everything right now. Keep prioritizing and adjust to keep yourself focused on your current goals.
