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Wow! What a hyper-volatile day we've had in the stock market - - highs and lows that could knock you off your seat!  Not to mention Hurricane Ike leaving its path of devastation from the gulf coast through the midwest, and large corporations continuing to lay off workers in the tens of thousands as part of multi-year right-sizing down-sizing strategies.

 

That's the reality of the situation but it's not the end of the story.  Although much of what is happening is out of your direct control, you can control the way you respond and deal with uncertainty in these challenging times.  So, this month I'll focus on helping you keep your wits about you as you bounce back from some of the chaos in our world today.

   
 

Now more than ever, you'll need a positive attitude.  Maintain a positive attitude by finding your "true north"  - - focus on what's important to you.  After all, when you take care of "you" first, you'll be better able to take care of others.

 

Thanks for your feedback and for taking the time to focus and tune in for your monthly reality check.  Now - - - Bloom on!

 

At age 22 - He failed in business
At age 23 - He ran for the Legislature and was defeated
At age 24 - He failed in business, once again
At age 25 - He finally was elected to the Legislature

but then . . .

At age 29 - He was defeated for Speaker of the House
At age 34 - He was defeated for Congress
At age 39 - He lost another bid for Congress
At age 46 - He was defeated for the Senate
At age 47 - He was defeated for Vice President
At age 49 - He was again defeated for the Senate

however . . .

At age 51 - He was elected President of the United States

He was . . .
       Abraham Lincoln

 

All of us have taken a hit, fallen down, or tripped at one time or another in our lives.  When it happens, you can decide to either lay there and wallow in your situation, or you can stand up and get on with it.  By standing up you are taking control of your own destiny - - because if you don't control it, someone else will.

 

And, if you really must wallow a while, I give you permission to throw yourself a 3-Minute "Pity Party".  But that's the limit, three minutes to feel sorry for yourself - - then get up and get back in the game!

 

Source: Leadership Lessons (www.walkthetalk.com)
 

Merely talking about personal development won't make it happen, you'll need to "do it!"

 

First, identify a few ambitious yet attainable goals, devise a plan to make them happen, and then start working your plan.  Really work it!

 

Unfortunately, most people today don't have clearly defined goals set for themselves.  How can you expect improvement if you don't know what you want to accomplish?  Don't be one of those people!

 

Think it through - write it down.  Whether you're planning a career destination that is three steps in front of you or further out on the horizon, you'll have a better chance of getting there with a roadmap (a plan) and a compass (a coach)!

 

To learn if you're ready to be coached, click here!

 

I recently returned from a keynote speaking engagement in Hawaii for the Air Force on the topic of Authentic Leadership.

 

My heartfelt thanks go out to the Senior NCOs of the HIANG 154th Wing and 293rd CBCS for their warm welcome and for allowing me to participate in their world of integrity, service, and excellence.

 

Dining Out will never be the same for me again!  Aloha & Mahalo/Lorraine. 

 

"Today's cute puppy is tomorrow's big audacious dog."