Michael Nichols | Leadership Made Simple
Leadership Made Simple
A significant transition was about to happen in his life – James came to me with a question, “What do I do?”
He was unemployed. He had worked for a large software firm for nine years and had risen in the company to a junior executive level position. However, as the firm experienced a financial downturn they needed to reorganize.
You’ve probably already heard about all kinds of stuff that people are selling to help you improve in this year. But have you heard about the big giveaway I have going on?
Yep, when most people are selling stuff, I decided to do it a little different – I’m giving stuff away instead. Think of it as a gift – from me to you. I’ll tell you how to get it in just a moment.
Most people wait for life to happen to them. They plod along – reacting to the circumstances along their path in their life and work. Sadly, many end up never accomplishing important life or career goals for one simple reason – they never paused long enough to give some thought to where they were headed and how they were going to get there.
About 15 years ago, that was my story. I wanted my life to matter but couldn’t figure out how to make it happen. And few people understood my passion and fewer challenged me to pursue it with abandon.
Let me tell you – that’s not the life you were meant to live. And it’s not how your career is supposed to go.
When you purposefully set aside time for reflection and planning you are far more likely to accomplish your goals.
Every person should have a SIMPLE Personal Life Plan that is reviewed and updated regularly.
I wrote a personal life plan in 2004. Shortly after I wrote my life plan, I began working with an Executive Coach. These two changes (a new personal plan and an executive coach) significantly impacted my life and work. Within a few months, I sat down and noted 3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Personal Plan.
Here they are – with a personal plan, you can…
Over the past 15 years, we’ve coached hundreds of people through personal and business planning. Nearly every week I am reminded that I am privileged to work with so many remarkably talented people. Yet event these high-performing leaders face day-to-day challenges that threaten the well-being of their life plan and work relationships.
This post is part of the series – Personal Life Planning that Works.
Your Life Matters
Grow on Purpose
3 Reasons Everyone Should Have a Personal Life Plan
The #1 Way to Get Better Results with Your Personal Life Plan
3 Personal Life Plan Tips Most People Miss
I recently spent some time thinking about the hurdles that trip up nearly everyone as they work through a personal life plan.
I want you to be effective. I want you to be successful. So here are 3 Tips for Personal Life Planning Most People Miss…
Today, you will make one fundamental decision that will singularly determine the outcome of your day.
You made the same decision yesterday. And the day before. In fact, you have made this one decision every day of your career.
At some point every day you decide…
