Over at Blog Synergy my friend Phil Gerbyshak has outlined the importance of sharing objectives with others. Phil has shared his objectivces and his progress against them in a very open and inspiring way. The title of his posting is "Unleash the Power of We to Achieve Your Goals"
When I was younger – probably arrogant and certainly naive, I used to do what everyone else did – keep my objectives to myself. That was just how it was for all of us involved in management.
As I got older and hopefully a bit wiser it made more sense to tell as many people as possible what my objectives were because then they offered help!! And of course I felt more confident in my ability to achieve my objectives.
Take a look at Phil’s posting and also make sure you check out his new book here
The book is called 10 Ways to Make it Great – I have already ordered my copy!
4 comments:
Sharing is caring Trevor, so I'm glad to share my goals with you and others. And I thank you for caring enough to share my book with your readers.
When I turned 40 I realized I didn't have the time to waste on "just fitting in." Now I know that life is really too short to be anyone other than who I am. My objectives are directly connected to that reality.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for that Eric.
Less than 2 years ago when I was 52 I left my 35 year management career in the UK National Health Service. It was the best professional decision I ever made.
It put me in control and now I know if I do not work I do not eat so accountability has sharpened somewhat. Having said that it is the most liberating thing I have ever done. Breaking free from my comfort blanket has worked for me.
I am not arrogant enough to say everyone should do it because of course circumstances are different for all of us. Speaking personally I am now accountable to the guy in the mirror and that is real accountability in my book.
I always ask myself things like - 'Did you try hard enough Trevor?' - 'Did you do your homework?' If the answer is ‘yes’ I sleep easily.
Thanks for visiting Simplicity Blog - I hope you will visit again :-)
My pleasure Phil :-)
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