Tagged with Reaching goals

Getting Others To Contribute

Getting Others To Contribute

What inspires employees to think about what they can do to contribute to the overall success of the business?    Of course, there are probably many different answers, but I personally think one of the key elements for this to happen is to be led by someone who is doing their best at what they … Continue reading

What Do You Want To Achieve?

What Do You Want To Achieve?

My partners and I at Top Practices work with professionals on a daily basis and know the struggles of achieving professional and personal goals.  Being optimistic as we develop and set out to achieve our goals increases our chance of achieving them.  When the going gets tough a little positive self-talk can keep you moving … Continue reading

Are You Moving The Needle?

Are You Moving The Needle?

  Do you have a hard time achieving goals you really want?  I have often wondered if we really want to obtain a goal, why is it that we many times fail? If we really desire to reach a goal can we be lacking motivation? I can only speak for myself, and I would have to … Continue reading

Helping To Motivate One Another

Helping To Motivate One Another

A common mistake business owners and managers make is thinking what motivates one person on their team will motivate everyone on the team.  This just is not so. Each person is different thus what makes them tick and desire to perform can be quite different. For most people their motivation to do things is intrinsic, … Continue reading

How To Reach Your Goals

How To Reach Your Goals

Are your goals and dreams written down? According to a study done by Gail Matthews at Dominican University, those who wrote down their goals accomplished significantly more than those who did not write down their goals. Who doesn’t want to accomplish significantly more? See the link below for the full article on the Forbes Website … Continue reading

Summer Goals

Summer Goals

The first day of summer is just around the corner. If you do not have your vegetable garden in you may want to think about this soon.  Summer has always represented a time of fun, school is out, great weather is upon us and vacations are planned. Summer is also is a good season for … Continue reading

The Greatness Inside

The Greatness Inside

I was perusing quotes and pictures on the internet last night I came upon this picture.  The more I looked at it and studied the image along with the message the more it moved my inter-being and reminded me that I can accomplish my goals. For many when the New Year begins it brings a … Continue reading

Make Today Count

Make Today Count

In John Maxwell’s book, “Make Today Count” he talks about managing the discipline of priorities.  If you are like most people, this can be like riding a roller coaster.  We climb to great heights one day and then find ourselves on a downward spiral another. Mr. Maxwell states that he has disciplined his priorities by … Continue reading

Do You Want Satisfaction?

Do You Want Satisfaction?

One of the top ten reasons that people do not reach their goals or achieve their desired results is that they do not have a clear vision of what it will take to do or obtain them. Not only is a lack of clear vision one of the top reasons, but along with that they … Continue reading