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January 2003 New Perceptions Success Letter By Kate Ripp Success strategies to support you in your professional and personal growth. Please feel free to forward this newsletter in its entirety to colleagues and friends. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ January, 2003 E-mail: kateripp@ktrconsulting.com Web Site: http://www.ktrconsulting.com These playful, brilliant ideas are written by coach colleague Judy Feld. Addressed to business leaders and professionals, she invites you to take a two-year-olds view of the organizational environment. Its inspired by her nearly two-year-old grandson as she plays and laughs with him and undoubtedly learns a lot. Try it on in this New Year; you have nothing to lose. As Thomas Edison said: I havent failed, Ive found 10,000 ways that dont work. Lead Like a Two-Year-Old© by Judy Feld From Jack, the two-year-old CEO... Business Ethics and Standards 1. Play with those who play nicely. 2. Don't take what doesn't belong to you. 3. Share your toys. Grown-up translation: Form positive alliances with people with high standards. In your business dealings make sure you pay attention to an equitable Exchange of Value [EOV] among all parties. EOV is a guiding principle in SmartMatch Alliances: Clear Communications 4. Ask for what you want. Ask again. 5. If it's too noisy, say "sssshhhh". 6. If you don't want to do something, say "No-no-no!" Grown-up translation: Great leaders pay attention to effective communications. Here's an excerpt from the "Alliance-Ability Checklist": · Do you communicate effectively with others--verbally, in writing, through E-mail? · Have you mastered the art of listening between the lines for important information and solid opportunities? Can you hear what is not said as well as what is said? · Can you say, Yesssss!? (And can you say, No thanks!?) · Do you reply to phone calls, faxes, and E-mails within 24 hours? Attitude 7. Run with joy--you won't fall. 8. If you fall...it's o.k. Shake it off. 9. Scare back what scares you. Grown-up translation: Expand your horizons, flex new muscles, create a bigger vision, and most important of all find greater joy and fulfillment in your work and life. A coach can help. Opportunity 10. Climb things. 11. If you can't reach things say "Up" or "Help me". 12. If you want to do it yourself, say so: "Jack do it" Grown-up translation: Remember the Native American saying: I see, and I forget. I hear, and I remember. I do and I understand. Your mind cannot forget what your hands create. Give yourself the gift of this opportunity. Above all: 13. Eat, sleep, and be merry. 14 Jump for joy! 15. Be brief. We have. Copyright 2002 by Judith F. FeldAll Rights Reserved * ~ Coaching Challenge from Kate ~ * I love this article because it brings humor and fun to the business arena. Making light allows us to see beyond the day-to-day challenges and struggles. Best in class organizations nurture best in class qualities: communication is mastered, people feel supported, systems help people be their most creative, personal and career development is shared between the employee and the organization. This level of quality is transmitted to the customer. What skills and behaviors must you cultivate to become best-in-class for yourself and your organization? Notice what comes up and gain access to the answers you already have inside you. A coach is someone who tells you what you dont want to hear, who has you see what you dont want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be. ~Tom Landry Kate Ripp is the founder of KTR Consulting, Inc. She offers business and personal coaching to entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals. Kate is a high-energy coach with twenty years of corporate management experience and hands-on knowledge in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, operations, sales, and customer service. She coaches one-on-one, in groups, and delivers workshops to improve communication, reduce conflict and foster teamwork in the business environment. Kate is a graduate of Coach University and a member of the International Coach Federation. She can be reached at 303-697-5914 or kateripp@ktrconsulting.com . Visit her web-site at www.ktrconsulting.com Want to improve your communication and effectiveness? Receive your comprehensive personal profile system and capitalize on your behavioral strengths, appreciate different work styles and improve your communications with others. To find out more about the DiSC Personal Profile System, contact me at kateripp@ktrconsulting.com or call 303-697-5914. For subscription changes click on http://10000things.com/ktr/ktr_newsletter.php3 Comments, questions or suggestions for topics? Please e-mail Kate at help@ktrconsulting.com |
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