John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

April 22, 2013 - Issue 222    

 

Selection-The First Step to Peak Performance

 

This is a third in a series on achieving peak performance for yourself and others you may manage. I acknowledge as a resource Edward Hallowell, psychiatrist, neuroscience expert and best-selling author.

 

 
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 222.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it now.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

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BACKGROUND 

For my new subscribers, please click here for issues 220 and 221 to set the stage for today's issue.

 

SELECTION-THE 1ST STEP TO PEAK PERFORMANCE

The 3 criteria for selecting a career or task for you or someone you manage are:

  1. Good.  Are you/they good at it?
  2. Enjoy.  Do you/they enjoy it? 
  3. Value.  Does it add value to you/them, or the customer, or the project, or the company?

People who enjoy their career are usually in a state of well-being.  This can be a stepping stone to reach peak performance.  Researchers now show that a happy person is far more likely to achieve peak performance. 

  

DID DR. SHINE SELECT A GREAT CAREER?

Oh yes, he did! Let's look:

 

  1. People. He loves people, so he set up his shoe shine shop at Boston's Logan airport where thousands of people pass daily.
  2. Passion. He chose a career that fuels his passion-he loves talking to people one on one. 
  3. Endurance & Comfort. His MS causes limitations so he chose a career that allows him to sit.

  4. Adding Value. He certainly adds value to his own life and to others by bringing out the best in each person and helping them find the spark that puts a shine on their face.

EXERCISE

I invite you this week to look at your career, a task, or to one person you manage. Then reflect on these questions:

  1. Am I/they good at it?
  2. Do I/they like it?

  3. Am I adding value to the project, to others, or to the organization?

I am trained to assist people in finding their own spark and shine in themselves and the spark and shine in those they manage. I coach leaders and individuals to wisely select their career choices and tasks. Just pick up the phone and call me. Invest in yourself. You're worth it!


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"Pick the right dream, examine it, and make sure it is a dream that suits you well enough that you will want to work hard, very hard, to make it come true and also make sure that even if it doesn't come true, you will feel glad and proud that you pursued anyway. You will feel satisfied to have done what you have done, even if you didn't achieve the dream. If you select wisely, the pursuit of the dream becomes the great reward, the love of your working life. The final outcome matters far less than spending a life doing what you love."

 

-Edward M. Hallowell from Shine

 

 

JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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