Processes

It’s important that you recognize the source of all Breakthroughs is in Thought. It’s only following the thought itself that deeper exploration of the idea, the practicalities of it, the mechanics of new relationships and fresh action can produce actual results. So the first key is to create the conditions for your Breakthroughs.

~ Linda Feinholz

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Transformation is a 2-stage process. Your willingness to focus attention on these ideas, stories and technique triggers, rather than in your highly trained analytical and critical mind, is the first step.

~ Linda Feinholz

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One of my clients told me this week “I pay those people too much to have to give them directions!”

He was caught in viewing the world through the lens of his personal career experience. As a result he’s spent months being frustrated that his team doesn’t prepare for meetings or even do the projects he assigns them in the way he expects.

At last he’s hearing me when I explain they’ve had completely different experiences and models in their work. He’s learning that there’s a higher payoff to actually giving his team an outline of the methods he’d like them to use, than waiting and berating them for not being mind readers.

Ask yourself:

“What process ‘should’ be being used, that no one is understanding?”

Now that you’ve said it, get off your high horse and call a meeting.

It’s time to inspire everyone to do the best work they can. Lay out the process you’d like people to use. Let them know that in 30 days you’ll all sit down together and revisit and refine it so everyone is vested in the success.

This process will ensure you all stay on the same page and your team can deliver to your  collective expectations.

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Business Lessons From The Lazy River

September 4, 2008

© 2008 Linda Feinholz If you’re like most of my clients, you’ve been working to smooth out the kinks in your business. You’ve put your time into systems for streamlining activities and installed processes that make the work flow efficient. While I was on vacation, I was bobbing along on an inner tube on the [...]

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Change 1 FRUSTRAION And You Can Change It All!

June 27, 2008

When our clients get frustrated with technology they have few options. Like the rest of us, we may curse our email or voice mail or PDAs or computers, but we’re generally stuck with them. That’s not the reality when it comes to ‘solution’ providers. Aggravate a prospective client and they won’t bother to return your [...]

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WHY YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS GOING OFF TRACK

June 2, 2008

© 2008 Linda Feinholz. This past week I spotted a trend among my clients. You might call it the ‘dash’… everyone is sprinting to prove they’re making changes in their business’s productivity as if that is a badge to earn all by itself. And too often they are speeding down a track that is taking [...]

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Change 1 “I Wonder” And You Can Change It All!

March 14, 2008

Is there something you’re not making progress on this week? A decision you cannot settle on? Use a power question to break through what has you stalled. Start with asking yourself: “What 2 or 3 criteria must this decision meet?” Now create a list of 10 possible criteria and then select the key criteria you’ll [...]

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Change 1 To Do And You Can Change It All!

January 28, 2008

OK – You’ve got a list. We ALL have a List. Now’s the time to take control of those To Do’s and turn them into Ta Da’s!Ask yourself. What single thing will I absolutely get “DONE” today?” Write it down. Now write down 3 items you’ll take off today’s calendar so you can keep your [...]

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SHIFT YOUR TO DO LIST TO HIGH PAYOFF TA DAs!

January 26, 2008

© 2008 Linda Feinholz. You’ve got dreams and you’ve got your attention on what it takes to achieve them. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and eager to start producing massive results. The problem is, you’re dragging. You put in tons of hours, your desk is piled with papers, and no matter how hard [...]

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Change 1 Obstacle And You Can Change It All!

January 15, 2008

It’s the beginning of the year so we’ll keep it short, sweet, and direct!Ask yourself: “What is a single obstacle that held me back from my goal last year?” Write it down. Now write down 3 steps you’ll take this week to redefine it, erase it, or get a coach to help you see a [...]

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