In order for a new behavior to become a habit, it takes intentionality
Every week, on all our social media platforms and LinkedIn, I invite you to focus on one Secret Weapon with me to expand your excellence. It thrills me that we are putting this new tactic into practice together
For the week of May 3rd, we are experimenting with intentionally noticing and regulating our energy.
Once we know how to energize ourselves, we can energize those around us. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The World Belongs to the Energetic."
Once we know how to energize ourselves, we can energize those around us. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The World Belongs to the Energetic."
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FEATURED SECRET WEAPON OF THE WEEK
Secret Weapon #1: ENERGY! ENERGY! ENERGY! Secret Weapon #29: Refer to Past Comments
Secret Weapon #9: Humor
Secret Weapon #20: How you Talk
Secret Weapon #5,6,7: TSP: Truthful, Specific, Positive Feedback™
Secret Weapon #12: Looking Good
Secret Weapon #34: Stakes
Secret Weapon # 13 : RISK TAKING Secret Weapon #11: Exercise
Secret Weapon #33: Head, Heart, Groin
Secret Weapon #5,6,7: TSP: Truthful, Specific, Positive Feedback™
AND MICHAEL'S BIRTHDAY! Secret Weapon #30: Bookend Your Day.
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Secret Weapon #28: Take Notes
Secret Weapon #19: Body Language
People often tell me they are not funny. Hey, If you have a house, a spouse, a child, a pet, a navigation system… Often sharing authentically what happened to you is funny. Often at the end of a workshop or seminar I run, I’ll ask individuals what their biggest takeaway was. Over the last few weeks, a frequent response has been “ it felt so good to laugh” or “ I haven’t laughed this much in over a year.“ now is the time to add a little lightness and humor to your meetings. Secret Weapon #22: Ask Questions
Each of these videos features a different location and different clothing. WHY? Capturing and maintaining the listener’s interest is paramount to making an impact and being successful. “Same old, same old” is just not cutting it. You’ve got to keep people interested: shatter people’s expectations right out of the gate. Switch it up, do the unexpected, be creative. "l Iove style and fashion and, given my directorial background, location matters. Adding costume and set changes made the whole process exciting and even joyous. You can do your work and still have a blast! Add your own personal spin to your meetings and interactions." Secret Weapon #2: Concentration & Focus
Secret Weapon #25: Names
Michael was asked which of the secret weapons were his favorites? He replied, "No! 😭 That’s like asking which grandkid is my favorite! 😜 So, take your pick. Can't go wrong. Secret Weapon #23: This Sentence
Secret Weapon # 14: Find the Joy. Find the Fun!
Secret Weapon #24: Multi-Task But.....
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Read something out loud, pausing at every punctuation mark. See how your voice changes after a pause. Change your volume, speed and/or pitch after each. Avoid vocal homogeneity by adding breaths.
Replace filler words with a little bit of space and watch how much you upgrade your communication style.
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Secret Weapon #27: Self Improve
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Secret Weapon #18: Deal with Obstacles
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Secret Weapon #5,6,7: TSP: Truthful, Specific, Positive Feedback™
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TSP: Truthful, Specific, Positive Feedback™ A very bright executive in a group to whom I spoke in January challenged me about TSP. He asked if people didn’t learn better from TSN...truthful, specific and NEGATIVE feedback. His “aha” was that he had just learned several ways to upgrade his performance because of TSP I gave OTHER leaders in his group. The “aha” was that I had said none of those things to HIM; yet he was now aware that they needed to be added to his toolbox. Try teaching through gathering beauty instead of only calling out the ugly. |
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Secret Weapon #3 Breathing
Secret Weapon #8: Listening
Secret Weapon #10: Diet
Secret Weapon #26: End with Action
Secret Weapon #21: Punctuate
Secret Weapon #17: Variety of Tactics
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Secret Weapon #32: Status
Secret Weapon #31: You Outside of Work
Secret Weapon #4: Eye Contact
Secret Weapon #15: Preparation & Spontaneity
Secret Weapon #21: Punctuate
Secret Weapon #35: People Should Be Better Off
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Incorporate the 35 secret weapons and become You on Your Best Day®
PICK ONE TO WORK ON TODAY!
