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		<title>The Confidence to Motivate Others</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is leadership? Well I suppose, in a simple sense, it&#8217;s the ability to get others to do what you ask them to do. Sounds straight forward, but as we all know, we commonly get into situations where people just simply aren&#8217;t motivated by us. This sounds typical in the office, doesn&#8217;t it? Work attitude [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is leadership? Well I suppose, in a simple sense, it&#8217;s the ability to get others to do what you ask them to do. Sounds straight forward, but as we all know, we commonly get into situations where people just simply aren&#8217;t motivated by us. This sounds typical in the office, doesn&#8217;t it? Work attitude commonly hinges on motivation.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s look at how confidence in ourselves leads to the motivation of others.<br />
One of the biggest secrets to achieving success is to become a confident person. You have to let go of destructive thoughts, otherwise, you end up becoming that negative person that no one wants around. Of course, it’s perfectly normal to have doubts. But regularly assuming the worst is already a problem. You already set your mind to thinking that things will never work to your favor, and you subconsciously sabotage your chances for true happiness.</p>
<p>Being overly confident isn’t smart either. Thinking that it’s in your fate to do something great can make your forego all the efforts to truly achieve what you want. Don’t pin your hopes to only one thing and know that it is better to work hard to get what you want. People will respect you more when they see that you are working just as hard as they do. Yes, you may be a natural at something, but you never assume that your talents will work for you all the time even when you don’t try hard enough. When things backfire, you can really bruise your ego and hurt your self-esteem. You have to plan for your future and anticipate what could happen. There’s always something to worry about, and if you think that life is a bed of roses, you are gravely mistaken. Of course, this is also not to say that you become a pessimist. It simply means that you have to plan for every possibility but also know that you have to take risks if you ever want to achieve anything. Believe in yourself but don’t be boastful, trust in your abilities but never be complacent.</p>
<p>If you want to be that person who inspires others to follow in your footsteps, earn their respect. Should you find yourself managing people under you, never use fear to motivate them. People may follow your advice when they fear you, but they can also just as easily betray you. Why? Because they never liked you to begin with. Some people will actually jump at the chance to put you in your place once they know that they can gain power over you. To inspire others to be just as excellent, you have to give them a sense of purpose. Make them understand how valued they are and that the goal can only be achieved when everyone works together.</p>
<p>So when you feel that the energy is leaning towards the negative, take a step back and try to see the entire picture. Just as you are working towards achieving your dreams, so are the others. Ask help when needed and extend your services to the others as well. You become a more motivated person when you know that the others are rooting for you. Should you commit a mistake, these people will be there to immediately help you pick up the pieces. To get kindness, you have to give it. Be that person who cheers for their peers when they achieve success. Never be jealous of what others have because you also have unique talents of your own. Remember, certain accomplishments can be made when different talents are combined. As long you know that you have something to contribute, you’ll have people who’ll watch your back as well.</p>
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		<title>Work on Your Work Attitude</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What makes the television show, The Office, so funny is the embodiment of the various attitudes that one finds in the workplace. We just have to laugh when we recognize the outrageous behavior that we encounter day in and day out. Here&#8217;s a look at how to improve our work attitudes. Let&#8217;s work on NOT [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What makes the television show, The Office, so funny is the embodiment of the various attitudes that one finds in the workplace. We just have to laugh when we recognize the outrageous behavior that we encounter day in and day out. Here&#8217;s a look at how to improve our work attitudes. Let&#8217;s work on NOT becoming the next character in The Office!</p>
<p>Improve Your Work Attitude</p>
<p>Office work is stressful. It’s something that you simply can’t avoid. The real world puts so many demands on you that you sometimes have to find a balance between work and play. More often than not, work trumps personal time simply because it sustains your lifestyle. Those that don’t put their responsibilities before everything else end up losing their job because they aren’t able to deliver. However, this is not to say that you have to forget your personal life just so you can continue your climb up the ladder of success. What you do apart from your job helps you relax your mind. If you give yourself time to relax, you will be able to cope with the demands better. The last thing you want is a burnout. This is far worse than not putting any effort at all because you will also let your health suffer along the way.</p>
<p>To have a happy and healthy work attitude, you have to manage your stress. Your work environment can set limits on the ways you can cope with your demands. If watching TV helps you, you certainly cannot do this in the office. There are ways to relieve the stress while you are at work. The secret is to not wait for the stress levels to go up. Here are a few tips that can help you improve your work attitude so that you can be a better performer in the office:</p>
<p>1. Start living a healthy lifestyle. With the right amount of nutrients in your body and the proper exercise, you will find that you have more energy, and with more energy to back you up, you are able to achieve more things with the amount of time allotted for your job.<br />
2. Manage your time by making a schedule. Cramming is the worst possible thing you can ever do. Having a calendar to follow enables you to know how much you can allocate for a certain type of work. That way, you also are able to spread your responsibilities in a way that you fulfill a little of what you have to do each day.</p>
<p>3. Keep a happy and healthy attitude. Smiling helps you relax. This may sometimes be the most difficult thing to do, especially when pressure builds up. Nonetheless, you also have to trust in yourself and in your abilities. If you give your all for work, then there is no other person better suited for the job. Sometimes, things just can’t be accomplished immediately, and that’s just a truth you have to accept.<br />
4. Avoid procrastination. Know that the more you put off work for later, the more it piles up. Time is of the essence and every minute spent doing nothing is a dollar wasted.</p>
<p>5. Clear your clutter. Signs of clutter are generally perceived by the mind as a distraction. Being organized helps you find things more easily, and time spent looking for a file is also time wasted.</p>
<p>Work attitude is connected to work habit. Just make sure that you equip yourself with the right attitude and know that the more willing you are to attain and finish your responsibilities, the more people will also respect you. If you surround yourself with people who look up to you, your office environment will definitely be more pleasant. Remember, happier people are generally more productive.</p>
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