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“Work hard, play hard!” Sounds like the motto of the winners, right? After trying it for years, I can clearly state that this is not my thing. And I was not even good at working hard and playing hard, for two reasons: 1- I did not like the idea of seeing the “play hard” part as a reward and encourgament to work hard. Particularly during the times when I did not feel like working hard. 2- I was never good at “play hard” part because it always felt like an obligation. I felt stupid that somebody else was deciding when should I have fun… and even the degree of fun “play hard”. Additionally I have realized that people working hard are the ones who complain the most. Then I decided to do the things in my own way without a specific method. I chose to work joyfully as much as I could. I chose to play lovingly as much as it felt like. And one day, I have seen the “3 Dimensions of the Peak Performance” of Tim Gallwey (and Jeffrey Lipsius who integrated it into sales) 1- Performance 2- Learning 3- Enjoyment Today, for work or for play, I pay attention to all of those three dimensions and seek the best balance. #learningforperformance #theinnergame Performance Consultants International

Share an interesting learning from your work experience that elevated you to your current role. ✏️ 1. Team collaboration 2. Understanding the roles and requirements and fulfilling what the work demands, one step ahead 3. Being empathetic 4. Self reflection 5. Taking feedbacks and growing 6. Giving feedbacks and letting people also grow 7. Supporting each other

In a world full of competition, it feels nice to be able to let others win sometimes. It’s good to remember we are unique, but also similar. Our success seems to depend a lot on being better than others, while we sometimes forget to focus to become our better selves. Don’t forget to be yourself even at your work. It is what makes you successful in the end. Let us celebrate the success of others instead of their failures. Being proactively a team player is a very important “brick” in the wall of a career. Let us celebrate our coworkers and teammates.

In the face of being unnoticed or overlooked at work, it's important to maintain a high standard of excellence. Doing your best isn't solely about receiving recognition; it's about personal integrity and pride in your work. Your efforts contribute to your growth and the overall success of the team, even if they go unacknowledged. Persevere not because others are watching, but because you are committed to your own values and professional development. Excellence is a habit, and staying true to it, regardless of external validation, ultimately shapes your character and future opportunities.

In order to get the best performance from your staff you first have to understand them, that being knowing their strengths and weaknesses and what motivates them. Some could be motivated by bonuses or by the simple fact of being recognised for their hard work and achievements. Every individual is unique and only by knowing how they tick is going to get the best result’s for you and your team.

4th soft skill to enhance that promotion... Work Ethic: • Take responsibility for your work • Always show up and deliver on time • Always keep your commitments. • Never deflect blame on to others

To achieve more success at work, the cheat code is often, recognition of team members. After all, who doesn't appreciate acknowledgment for their hard work? It doesn’t have to be big and showy but could be small and 1-on-1. (I am a fan of the 1-on-1 praise for myself. 😊) Recognition not only fuels our motivation but also cultivates professional and workplace relationships. It fosters a positive environment, promoting personal growth and encouraging stronger connections among individuals. Recognizing and appreciating others is a simple yet powerful way to build strong and meaningful connections. So, seize every opportunity to acknowledge achievements, whether big or small. It not only brings joy to others but also enriches your own sense of fulfillment. Who can you recognize today?

"You have the power to change perception...we are all stars.." Yes, the sun illuminating Beyonce's spotlight even lit up #linkedin thanks to the The Female Quotient by sharing her and her Grandmother's autoethnography for social good, about the costs of financial vulnerability and bias informed and continue to inform an "I will and I can" resolve, many of you reading this understand, directly. Will we all become the Beyonce's of our professional definitions of success? I'd like to think so and it's my wish for each of you. But, it's that much harder, if we don't have, at minimum, that 1 consistent champion, such as families like her Grandmother and Uncle or the professional bandwidth equal to our peers, especially true, with the continuing impact of the social, employment and economic challenges amplified by the COVID 19 pandemic. LinkedIn excels as a professional network. I often ask myself if I should be concerned, or simply grateful by the disconnect between having a minimal personal social network but almost 4000 LinkedIn connections. This IS the networking equivalent to the friendship cultivating playgrounds of our childhoods. We, together can advance LinkedIn's social impact mission, "to connect job seekers facing barriers with the resources and networks to build meaningful careers..." and everyone experiencing financial shocks from repeated layoffs and underemployment within our professional LinkedIn ecosystem. #economy #networking #innovation