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STOICISM
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By: Angie Falls
Once in a while my attention is attracted by icons in history. I strongly believe that there is always a lesson to be learned. Currently I am fascinated by Marcus Aurelius.
He was the last of the so-called FiveGoodEmperors.
He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as Meditations, is a significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy.
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Lindsay’s In Business: PART 54: Let’s change the game
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What happens when you realise your path is entrepreneurship rather than employment? Lindsay takes up the challenge and shares an account of her journey as it unfolds…
I’ve upgraded nearly every part of Mirror Mirror over the past 2 or 3 months, inside and out.
Two major enhancements that have been made to the Mirror Mirror process are that:
- We now have 6 variations of Mirror Mirror based on different team situations, such as virtual teams, new teams, teams in deep change, executive / senior teams. All of these are available as a Full Picture or QuickScan process
- The data we collect from participants now includes how participants see their context as well as how they see the behaviours in their teams. This shows up where the alignment gaps and why, leading to a team effectiveness score.
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Does Gender Matter When it Comes to Your Mentor?
Girls are often raised to believe that it’s not polite to speak about your-self. So many women wait to be recognized and then are frustrated when they aren’t.
With the guidance of a trusted mentor, women can learn to overcome the internal and external factors that hold them back, and go on to successfully grow in their careers.
One of the most basic questions in the mentor-selection process is whether to be mentored by a man or a woman. When it comes to mentoring women, should the gender of mentor candidates be a consideration? The answer is not straightforward. While some experts and executives believe male mentors can offer the best resources to women, others feel that female mentors can offer better understanding of specific issues that mentees need to know. Still others feel that gender should not be a deciding factor for mentorship.
The bottom line?
Think about your goals…
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Who do you regard as your mentor?
“Women receive fewer promotions than men because they are less likely to have mentors who are also advocates for them” according to the article “Why men still get more promotions than women” by H. Ibarra, N. Carter and C. Silva in Harvard Business Review (Sept. 2010).
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Lindsay’s In Business: PART 53: Another lull
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What happens when you realise your path is entrepreneurship rather than employment? Lindsay takes up the challenge and shares an account of her journey as it unfolds…
It’s all quiet, still
The last warm summer weeks wander by
The world at work is relaxed, out of office
Just the spam mail trickles in with a sigh.
I’ve had my own distance for a little while too
And as I come back to this quiet lot
I realise this suspension of disbelief
The vision that is so far fiction, has to stop.
Faith needs proof
Actions need reactions
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Be proactive!
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It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan
Eleanor Roosevelt
Way too often we see women in the workplace keep their heads down, deliver more than what is expected and wait for someone to notice. They don’t get the things they want, the success they have earned or the respect they deserve.
Don’t wait for things to happen, make them happen. Taking personal responsibility means accepting that you, and only you, are in charge of your own destiny.
One of the keys to professional success is your ability to let others know who you are, what you have to offer and how you can make a difference.
Your career is totally your responsibility. It is up to you to do appropriate career planning and to take the necessary steps, i.e. obtaining the education and training that will support your career plans, changing job every 3-5 years, seeking advice from mentors, asking for specific and timely feedback, raising your hand for high profile assignments and building strong, supportive networks.
Women who professionally succeed take control of their lives. They don’t believe they are owed anything. They speak up and put themselves forward. If, after using their best efforts, they still don’t get what they believe they’re due, they move on.
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WELL DONE!
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Accepting a compliment gracefully is a challenge for many women. Somehow we have been socialised to believe there is shame in feeling good about ourselves. Such a pity!
Our biggest fear is that, by accepting the compliment we will appear arrogant.
However, when you downplay a compliment, you may feel you are showing humility, but you may make the person who gave the compliment feel personally rejected.
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Lindsay’s In Business: PART 52: OMG – a competitor
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What happens when you realise your path is entrepreneurship rather than employment? Lindsay takes up the challenge and shares an account of her journey as it unfolds…
The business renovation is going great. I’ve found someone to draft client terms and conditions, and two practicing lawyers to review them. Actually, I’m on the train to Amsterdam right now (on one of the Netherland’s hottest days yet) to brief the second lawyer. I hope she might be our (informal) legal counsel going forwards.
By the way, I don’t expect ever to take anyone to court about this business – after all the IP, as I gather, is only worth its value to our clients. It could be reproduced without much hope of any successful legal action, even if we did know it was happening. And I don’t see any clear liabilities arising from alignment work. But terms and conditions can at least set the tone, set expectations, and set clear boundaries with potential clients and partners.
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