If you’re anything like me, then the idea of claiming to be an authority seems a little bit distasteful. Not just because of imposter syndrome – feeling like ‘who am I to claim to be an authority’, but also because … Continue reading
It’s always nice to find out that you’re not alone. This recent article helped me to feel this way by revealing how women face discrimination because of our voices. I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I have … Continue reading
Q: How can I be a more patient leader? Leaders are often involved in provoking change, whether it is change in organizations or change in communities. And change takes time. People don’t like change; they resist it and resent it. … Continue reading
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Q: How can I control my emotions so that I do not come across like a “boss?” This is a delicate balance. Women are (too often) expected to be demure and nurturing; we are judged harshly when we exert our … Continue reading
Q: How can I use technology for my presentation without distracting my audience? Yes, you are right – technology can definitely be distracting. But it can also be really helpful to communicate our messages. Think of technology not as a … 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 … Continue reading
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: 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.
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