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 20, 2015 - Issue 326

 

De-motivators = De-energizers

 

This is the seventh in a series on Motivation.
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 326.  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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De-energizers

We have all experienced situations or people who frustrate us, drag us down, stop our progress (our flow), and demotivate us. Let's call them De-energizers, which can change our mood, affect our ability to focus, and keep us from accomplishing our goals.

Some De-energizers

Here are a few De-energizers:

  • Bureaucracy
  • Team members who disregard the established process
  • Too many rules
  • Ambiguous objectives
  • People who procrastinate
  • People who have unrealistic expectations of you
  • People who give you fake deadlines
  • Complainers/whiners (Do you remember MR. and Mrs. Weiner on Saturday Night Live?)
  • Petty conflicts
  • Gossip
Exercise

This week I invite you to reflect on the following:

 

1. Do you allow others to stifle your projects and to De-energize you?

2. Notice each day what pulls you down or DRAINS YOUR ENERGY.

3. Do you have a particular method to prevent others from De-energizing you?

 

I really look forward to getting your thoughts which are important to me. Thank you for sharing.


 

"People inspire you, or they drain you. PICK THEM WISELY." - Hans F. Hansen


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.**