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Greetings!
It is hard to believe that 2011 is almost behind us. The holiday season is typically a very busy time for most people between sending out cards, shopping, holiday parties, etc. However, this is also a very important time of year for us where we need to reflect on the past twelve months, take stock of where we are and plan for the new year. This month's issue of In Harmony will help you do just that.
Happy Holidays!
Greg Stuart
President
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 Finish Strong
 As we approach the end of the year, we tend to rush forward full speed ahead. With holiday madness and other tasks that need to be done by the end of the year, who has time to neatly tie a ribbon around the last twelve months and call it a wrap? However, finishing strong may be just the thing you need to do to create a strong start for the New Year.What if bringing completion to what has past is as important, if not more so, than planning for the future? What if you knew that you are essentially sabotaging your future success by not stopping and taking stock of what you have accomplished this year and where you are at present? In sports, there are many examples of where a strong finish is the difference between success and second best. For example, that last thrust forward of the wheel in a bike sprint to win by an inch or the running back who reaches out his hand with the ball to barely cross the goal line with seconds remaining on the clock. How can you make the next few weeks a strong finish for your year? What can you do to bring completion to this chapter of your life? Completion is what allows you to leave the past in the past. Otherwise, it is like dragging a wagon of unfinished business along with you every day. Not only is it exhausting, but it also prevents you from achieving your dreams in the future. After all, you can't climb a mountain with a wagon in tow. There is no room in the future for your past.As you bring this year to a close, take an hour and consider the following: - What did I accomplish this year? Make a list of all your accomplishments, big and small from the last twelve months and celebrate!
- What did I hope to accomplish but didn't? Is this something I still really want? (You are not allowed to beat yourself up on this step.)
- Make a list of all the people in your life for which you are grateful. Contact at least five of these people and thank them for what they bring to your life.
- Is there anyone with whom I need to make amends or forgive? If so, lighten your load and do what you feel is necessary to forgive, repair, or let go of this burden.
- Do at least one thing each day that allows you to simply enjoy today. There is no better step for honoring the past and creating an inspiring future than being fully present and enjoying where you are right now.
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Setting Personal Goals: What Are Your Resolutions for the New Year?
 Are you thinking about setting your personal goals? What are your resolutions for the New Year?
This is a busy time of year - personally and socially. There are cards to send, gifts to buy, and parties to attend. Professionally there are reviews, audits, and projects to wrap up before the year's end. It is no wonder that we tend to push everything that can be postponed off until after the holidays.
However this is an important time of year for you to take stock both personally and professionally to determine whether or not your life is on track. When was the last time you thought about your life goals? Are you on track to achieving those goals?
No matter how busy this time of year is there is still time to take a quick measurement and evaluate your progress. After all, there will be plenty of time waiting in line, stopped in traffic, and wrapping presents when your mind is free to think of other things.
It is important to think about your personal goals before New Year's Eve for a number of reasons. Number one is that it is never a good idea to make life-altering decisions under the influence of alcohol. But there are other important factors as well. It is likely during various holiday parties and events that you will come into contact with a number of people that can inspire you or help you strive for your goals. It is also a popular holiday question, so it is a good idea to have a ready answer.
Also this is a natural time to take stock of your life, your success, and your failure. Conduct a personal audit just as so many businesses do.
Of course, it is also important to have your goals clear in your mind so you can get right to work on them. You want to take full advantage of the New Year. Do not delay until the holiday decorations are packed away and all the holiday leftovers have been consumed. Look ahead, plan ahead, and then take action.
It is important to have goals and dreams. They are what make a successful, happy life possible. But it is also important to re-evaluate those goals from time to time, and it is extremely important to act upon those goals.
Now is the time to set your personal goals and make your resolutions for the New Year so you are ready to get to work on the first day of the New Year.
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Be a Juggernaut of Goal Achievement
 Setting goals is one of the most important keys to achieving success. Studies have shown that the most successful people are the ones who have specific, written goals.
Setting a goal is not like a New Year's resolution. That is just a wish. Just wishing and hoping for something isn't going to make it happen. Setting a goal is having a target to shoot for and a plan to get there. When planning your goals, choose which categories you would like for your goals. Establish the time frame. They could be lifetime goals, 10 year, 5 year, 1 year, 6 month, 3 month, 1 month, or weekly goals. Also you can have ongoing goals, such as exercising 3 to 5 times a week. Be specific when you write your goals. Don't just write down "I want to lose weight." Write "I will weigh 180 pounds by July 2012." Make sure your goal statement is positive. Don't say, "I don't want to be fat." Say "I will be a healthy 130 pounds by May 2012." The achievement of a worthwhile goal can seem daunting at first. The easiest way to proceed is to break your goal down into smaller steps. Start with the first step then move onto the next. When making your plans, a good way is to start is from the end part and work your way to the present. Measure your progress. After you complete a step, check it off! Watching steady progress is a good motivator. A simple example could be if your goal was to be able to do 100 continuous pushups, you could mark off the milestones of 25, 50, 75, 80, and finally 100! Don't be discouraged by setbacks. All successful people experience setbacks, disappointments, and failure along the way. That's just part of the process. That's part of learning. Many times these act as course corrections to get you back on target. There are several success principles used in goal achievement. One is properly programming your mind. You need to review your goal in the morning and at night before you go to bed. Have your goal written on a 3" x 5" card so you can review during the day. At night, ask your subconscious mind for solutions to problems and methods or tools for helping you achieve your goal. Another important principle is that of persistence. No one has enjoyed great achievement without persistence. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up."
~ Babe Ruth
Do something everyday towards your goal. A day's action puts you one step closer to your objective. Doing something everyday creates a momentum that is hard to stop. When it comes to achieving your goals, you need to think of yourself as a huge, monolithic juggernaut! Moving relentlessly toward your objective. Unstoppable!
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 | What Does Sustainability Cost?
Initially it was thought that "going green" would increase the costs of doing business. As with the quality movement this has been proven to be false. Improving quality and becoming more sustainable will actually reduce costs and improve profits, while helping to save resources and the environment.
Here's how it worked for a medium sized family owned manufacturing company. They created a more efficient process for producing and communicating interdepartmental changes, which reduced their rework, scrap, and waste in the production of pre-stressed concrete beams.
Their implemented solutions generated millions of dollars in annualized savings. As importantly, because the employees were involved in creating the new process, their loyalty to the company increased resulting in fewer grievances.
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2012 Classes Are Forming
Leadership Classes
The challenge has never been greater! In today's business environment of accelerating change and increasing uncertainty, only leaders who know who they are and where they are going will succeed. Today's leaders must do more than manage change. They must thrive on it!
Time Strategies Classes
In our rapidly changing, time-conscious world, we are forced to get more done ... with fewer people ... in less time. The quantity of time will not change. There are always 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in a hour, and 24 hours in a day. Therefore, what needs to change is our perception of time, and how we manage our time, both professionally and personally.
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