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Succeeding in the Midst of Challenging Times
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| Guest post by: Donna Karlin |
Article Overview: In times of economic challenges most people look at life from a position of what isn’t working as opposed to what is. Even more so, if you equate yourselves with what you do rather than who you are, and you’re struggling in your work, it will fundamentally impact your life. Don't ever take your gifts for granted.
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Succeeding in the Midst of Challenging Times
In times of economic challenges most people look at life from a position of what isn’t working as opposed to what is. Even more so, if you equate yourselves with what you do rather than who you are, and you’re struggling in your work, it will fundamentally impact your life. You’ve heard me say “Attitude is contagious.” It’s not only contagious to others but to yourselves as well as you talk yourself into something or out of something. If you’re going to self-talk it might as well be in a way that energizes you and helps you succeed even in the midst of difficult times.
Don’t ever take your gifts for granted.
“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds; your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.” - Patanjali (c. 1st to 3rd century BC).
According to Functionfox, despite the economic downturn, many small firms expect to grow revenues, maintain staff size, and hone their positioning.
There are some surprising and optimistic results.
Some highlights revealed:
-40% of small creative firms expect revenue growth in 2009
-23% expects to increase their staff in 2009
-61% expects to maintain current staff size
-33% of firms feel positive about their abilities to refocus their approach and positioning
The survey is fascinating and shows growth even in the midst of economic turmoil. If you focus on what you can bring to the table rather than what the table is giving you, you just might be surprised.
* Functionfox survey information reprinted with permission
Article Tags: attitude, bonds, consciousness, creative firms, current staff, difficult times, economic challenges, economic downturn, economic turmoil, faculties, midst, staff size, talents
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About the Author: Donna Karlin RSS for Donna's articles - Visit Donna's website Donna Karlin, CEC, Diplomate IABMCP and founder of 'A Better Perspective' has pioneered the specialized practice of Shadow Coaching with global senior organizational leaders. Donna is an author, speaker and lectures internationally. Her work has been written up in Fast Company Magazine, The National Post, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Personal Success Magazine. Her blog Perspectives™ is avidly read by subscribers from 144 countries and she has currently authored and released the book Leaders: Their Stories, Their Words. She is a SupporTED coach, on the team that coaches TED fellows, is Past President and current Dean of the International Consortium for Coaching in Organizations and a member of the Advisory Council for International Adademy for Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy She has a proven track record in developing sustainable leadership. For tips on how to choose a coach click here Click here to visit Donna's website Speaking Beyond Your Fears Are You Paying Attention To Your People Is There a Cost to Increased Productivity All ATwitter About Uh What Exactly Tips to Working with Virtual Teams |
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