Put Yourself and Your Team On the Road to Real Results
By Harry Paul and Ross Reck
Authors of Revved!
How do you inspire people to work harder, reach higher, and achieve more?
How do you get them to sup****t you and go above and beyond in everything
they do? How do you get them to care? You show that you care about them.
Nice Managers Get Results
Some years back, a group of researchers studied 16,000 cor****ate managers.
The results surprised many skeptics. They showed that the highest
achievers
were those who valued people as highly as they valued profits.
Master Your Emotions
Even the best leaders have personal problems at one time or another. In
those situations, the most effective leaders reach down inside themselves
to
find the strength to keep their emotions in check, especially at work.
Listen to Your Inner Voice
When you share your dreams and goals with those close to you -- a change
of
careers, starting a news business, going back to school -- you're very
likely to hear a negative response. Don't let others rain on your parade
--
instead, go for it!
Engage With Attitude
Have you ever heard the phrase, "Attitude is everything"? Take it to
heart,
for there's no such thing as an effective leader with a bad attitude. The
best way to engage people is with your attitude, enthusiasm, and
excitement.
Caring Energizes Everyone
Caring energizes everyone around you. When you open up and really care
about
people, you make them feel really good about themselves. This releases the
reservoir of positive energy that resides in all of us.
The Power of Positive Action
Don't be nice to people just because you want something from them. Be
positive just to be positive, and watch how your life changes for the
better.
Sincere Appreciation Gets Results
One of the deepest needs of our human existence is the need to be
appreciated. Each and every one of us absolutely loves to be appreciated
for
who we are and what we do.
Get Others to Go the Extra Mile
To really energize those around you, you need to not only take a sincere
interest in them and what they do, but also Blow Them Away by doing
something incredible and unexpected.
Excitement is Contagious
So is passion. If you're fired up about what you do, chances are that
those
around you will be, too!
Engage People by Involving Everyone
In today's hypercompetitive marketplace, you cannot afford to take anyone
for granted or leave anyone on the bench. Consider an informal
get-together
to discuss a key issue or topic. The key is making sure everyone has a
voice
in making suggestions on how things can be improved.
Leave a Trail of Gratitude
When people really hit one out of the park for you, or even if they do
something simple but well-meaning, find a sincere way to express your
appreciation.
Give Credit to Others
The best leaders are confident enough to give credit to others when things
go right -- and to take the blame when things go wrong.
Don't Let 10 Seconds Ruin Your Day
Whether it is a put-down or a rude driver cutting you off in traffic, do
not
take it personally. Remember, you are in charge of your emotions!
The Roughest Road Leads to the Top
This is because it's loaded with new challenges and experiences that
enable
you to learn, grow, and expand your comfort zone.
Turn Enemies Into Allies
The workplace is too small a place for you to have enemies. They can only
sidetrack you from im****tant things. If someone seems to have an axe to
grind, find a way to engage that individual informally to find out the
problem. That's better than letting the matter fester and grow worse.
Caring is a Win-Win Proposition
Caring costs nothing, it makes you feel good, and it makes those around
you
feel good because it releases their reservoirs of positive energy. As a
result, not only do people feel compelled to care back, but they use some
of
this newly released energy to care about those around them.
Capitalize On Moments of Truth
A moment of truth is an op****tunity to come through when the people around
you don't expect you to. Think of ways to do this for colleagues and
coworkers. You'll earn the respect of those around you, and the next time
you ask one of these people for a favor, you can bet that the answer will
be
an enthusiastic yes!
The Care and Feeding of Relation****ps
Personal relation****ps don't maintain themselves. Like any other living
thing, they need to be fed and cared for if they are going to thrive.
Celebrate Your Success
When you achieve something that is im****tant to you, make sure you don't
let
the moment pass without celebrating. Celebrating successes with friends
and
family recharges your batteries!
Copyright © 2006 Adapted from the new book Revved! by Harry Paul and Ross
Reck, Ph.D. Published by McGraw-Hill; May 2006;$19.95US/$24.95CAN;
0-07-146500-6
About the Authors
Coauthor of Fish!, the best-selling book that brought fun and passion back
into the workplace, Harry Paul shows the world the positive power of total
teamwork. Formerly a senior vice president with the Ken Blanchard
Companies,
he was a driving force behind the landmark blockbuster, The One Minute
Manager. Today Paul is an internationally renowned speaker and management
trainer.
Bestselling author of The Win-Win Negotiator, Ross Reck, Ph.D., speaks and
trains on the transformative power of a positive attitude in the
workplace.
He brings his motivational message to leading companies around the world.
Visit www.revvedbook.com
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