We grow because we choose to change, personally and professionally – on purpose! Conversely, we don’t get what we don’t work for!
This blog post contains my personal LinkedIn weekday posts for October 18 through October 22, 2021
Take time to check in!
One way to determine where I am is to take time for reflection.
That is, take time to check in with where I am in regard to my goals.
In fact, at the start of each quarter I see a number of social media posts about goal setting, progress toward goals, and reflection on what’s next.
Today’s Question: What works well for you regarding a regular time for personal reflection?
In Proverbs 2.1-4 we get to listen in on a parent-child conversation where the dad emphasizes: a learning character, Proverbs 2.1-2, a deep desire for making sense of life events, Proverbs 2.3, and a persistent effort to grow, Proverbs 2.4.
You have a bigger problem!
A family member went to the doctor for a routine procedure.
They weren’t able to perform the procedure because of a bigger problem that required immediate attention.
Discovering a bigger problem is unpleasant. Not discovering it on time can be much more expensive.
For leaders, it’s important to encourage open sharing of concerns so problems are identified immediately.
Today’s Question: How comfortable are your direct reports with speaking the truth to power? How comfortable are you?
Small problems, like a minor water leak in the house, become big problems if left unaddressed. Or, as a plumber once said to a friend, “Where do you want me to knock out the first hole?” proverbsforprofessionals.net
Proverbs 28.2 says disinterested and careless leaders are a dime a dozen. So, don’t be that leader!
We don’t get what we don’t work for!
Intentionality is fundamental.
That is, we grow because we choose to change – on purpose!
In so doing, I prepare for opportunities beforehand. I reap growth by sowing intentionality. By asking! By working!
Today’s Question: What are you doing, intentionally, to prepare for opportunities?
Matthew 7.7-12 speaks of spiritual intentionality in terms of asking, seeking, and knocking. The result is receiving, finding, and opening of doors of opportunity.
Self-aware should include self-worth!
It’s one thing to be self-aware. To know who I am.
It’s something very different to recognize my self-worth. To be comfortable with my WHO. And, to see the inherent value of WHO I am.
Self-awareness is a vital component of personal and professional growth. Witnessing that growth, I believe, fuels a sense of self-worth.
Today’s Insight: A deep sense of self-worth builds our confidence, plus it’s add momentum to our growth.
I believe it’s much easier to choose a growth mindset when I have a deep sense of my own self-worth. proverbsforprofessionals.net
Proverbs 8.32-36 speaks about the value of a growth mindset, which is a source of life itself!
Aren’t you seeing a pattern here?
You’ve asked that question before, right? With frustration in your voice!
Why so? Because the other person isn’t grasping the obvious.
What to do? In my experience, it’s really difficult to move a heard-headed person off their (often unfounded) beliefs.
Again, what to do? They may need to hit a brick wall before they recognize the destructive pattern.
Today’s Question: How have you been successful in getting yourself or someone else to recognize an inappropriate life pattern?
My perception is my reality. The good thing is I get to choose that mindset. The bad thing is my perception isn’t always accurate! proverbsforprofessionals.net
Proverbs 26.4-5 presents a quandary – seemingly conflicting statements back-to-back. The point? Some will not respond or change, no matter the rationale!