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Prime Your Mind for Action

In my last article, I explained why people who believe they control events in their life are such an asset to the companies they work for. Good leaders also wanted to know what about everyone else? How can they get other team members to adopt that same proactive mentality, even during anxious and uncertain times?

At least temporarily, you can inspire that grab-the-bull-by-the-horns attitude in just about anyone. A quick experiment illustrates how:

Phase 1: Think about a decision weighing on you right now. It can be any choice that involves asking “should I do X or should I do Y?” For example, should I stay in my current position, or make a lateral leap? Should I go to that training seminar next week or play …  [ Read More ]