Harmonics

This short video of Steven Bradbury winning an unlikely Olympic Gold Medal is a great example of how people in a rush to get ahead can scupper not only their own chance of success but also others.

? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfQMJtilOGg

We have also seen it throughout our own careers when those who are so focussed on reaching the next promotion, the next achievement bump into people and cause unnecessary collateral damage on the way up.

In Coaching Hi-Performance Leaders, we meet resistance to behaviour change.

Leadership Growth Requires Behaviour Change

Take time to reflect and answer this question?

What’s the greatest behavioural change you have made in your adult life?

Neuroplasticity in our brains show we can change but few choose to change unless something in the environment forces us to change. Covid has forced many of us to change how we work and where we work.

But changing how we see ourselves and how interact with others is the greatest challenge for those seeking to grow as leaders. People who have driven hard all their lives fear adapting their style as they progress their careers. The famous line from Marshall Goldsmith “What got you here, won’t get you there” never ages.

I have the seen the scares of committing with a tunnel vision close up where high achievers miss out on the most important moments in life. Yes, we require a laser focus to achieve our goals, but lockdown should have opened our eyes to what is closer and more important in our lives.

• The importance of time with family
• Deeping your key Friendships in life
• Taking in Nature and the Outdoors
• Being present and giving time to others
• Being kind to others on social media

None of these require a Master’s or PhD, they require time to observe our own behaviour, our relationships and environment

The chase to get ahead can blind us to what’s really important.

If you require business, leadership or career coaching to support you through change, see a link to our programmes

? https://harmonics.ie/coaching-through-change

 

 

Did you know?

*21% said they had called in sick to avoid work when asked how workplace stress had affected them.
*14% agreed that they had resigned
*42% had considered resigning when asked how workplace stress had affected them.

My blog last week on #LockdownWindow was all about Wellbeing.

At Harmonics, we are listening and responding.

Our Partnership with the Happiness Index has enabled us to launch our Wellbeing Survey.

We know creating a great culture to attract and retain talent is more challenging with remote working. Our Wellbeing Survey gives you back invaluable data 24/7 so you as an Employer can act swiftly to look after your people.

This technology platform is the best we have seen and proud to partner with the Happiness Index in Ireland.

Book in a chat with one of our Wellbeing Experts today to discover more and see a free demo

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The power of a beginner’s mindset in times of change

“It’s hard to reach a certain stage and have to start learning again”

At the turn of the last century, two bicycle builders became the first in the world to fly a plane. They won the race against the expert astronomer, physicist and inventor, Samuel Langley who was backed by €2 million in grants (in todays money) to complete the project

So what was their secret formula?

The Wright Brothers had a Beginners Mindset and began exploring with curiosity. They took a design thinking approach, they knew they would fail many times, but every experiment was an opportunity to learn.

Langley, however was weighed down by rules and theory and years of expertise in his field. He had an Expert Mindset, he discounted many possibilities and narrowed his options too fast.

In a recent coaching session, a Senior Leader said to me “It’s hard when you reach a certain stage in your career and have to start again”. He fears making a mistake, fears asking for help. His ego is getting in his way.

I would encourage anyone fearing change to combine your current knowledge and expertise with the curiosity of the beginners mindset.

In todays world, we are all beginners, we have never experienced a time like this. We need to let go much of what we know to be true

The Wright’s were right:) #curiousity