Belief is the foundation of everything we do. It's not just a word or saying, it's what drives us to take on new challenges and overcome obstacles. When you believe in yourself and your skills, others will too. Here are four powerful ways to find the belief within yourself and share that with others: Step One: Start with your why Understanding the "why" behind what you do is a powerful motivator and can help you connect with others on a deeper level. When people see that you're passionate about what you do, they'll be more likely to believe in it too. Step Two: Visualize … [Read more...]
Get Powerful Feedback With These Questions
Getting feedback from your team is crucial to your success as a leader. Should you ask for feedback from your team members to use to become a better leader? Absolutely. Make it clear that you're open to their comments and suggestions, as well as how they can provide feedback. Don't be afraid of negative feedback – no one is perfect, so hearing constructive criticism will help you become a better leader instead of a bitter one. Once you have their feedback, ask yourself these questions: How can I use this information to improve? Is there anything else I should be aware of? … [Read more...]
Decision and Delegation: Finding Your Balance
You can't do it all as a leader. You need to make key decisions about delegating. You could be missing out on getting that leverage for your business because you are making the mistake of not delegating at all. Or are you delegating too much? Delegating is a highly effective strategy but there is a fine balance between over and under delegating in order to get the results you want for your business. Where are you in your delegation efforts? < Click here to watch more videos like this from McLean International. Our mission at Mclean International is to help … [Read more...]
These 2 Strategies Will Move Your Decision-Making Forward
No Decision IS a Decision Business owners, CEOs, and leaders are faced with decisions every day. Some of these decisions are small while others can be life-changing for you, the company, and your staff. The challenge for many is that they don't always know what the right decision to make is or how to stick with it when things get tough. Many people get stuck in the decision-making process because they are afraid of making the wrong choice. This fear paralyzes them and prevents them from taking action on anything that needs to be done. Here are the 2 steps to make a decision and … [Read more...]
The Importance of Taking Action Right Away
Do you procrastinate? We all do it, but we don't have to. Procrastination is a habit that can be broken if we just take the first step and start moving forward on our goals today. The sooner things get done, the less energy you have spent avoiding the tasks. Allocating time for these tasks can feel daunting but ultimately saves us stress in the long run. Don't give in to the temptation of "putting it off." Break free from waiting until tomorrow by moving forward with what we set out to accomplish. The key? Start taking action right away so you don’t spend more time putting it off than … [Read more...]
