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When facing stressful situations children need to be calm.
Posted on March 20, 2009 - Filed Under Leadership
When facing stressful situations children need to be calm. Individuals like parents and teachers play a role in nurturing this emotional intelligence. EI, is a crucial value employers look for in potential candidates.
Emotional intelligence as a concept has been talked about in Indian epics, but Western society discovered it only in the early 80s.
It has been an important part of the Indian culture and there is even evidence of references, to the importance of qualities like emotional intelligence, in Indian epics like the Bhagvad Gita, where Lord Krishna advices Arjuna to maintain a calm state of mind when facing his family-turned foes in battle.
The need for emotional intelligence has become crucial in today’s world, be it on campus, at home or at work. The need to maintain your presence of mind during difficult situations at work and not lose your cool, are attributes which employers appreciate. We need to learn to channelize our emotions such as anger and competitiveness in a positive manner.
At your first job, you tend to expect your boss or manager to identify your work and appreciate it often. However, as you gain experience, you realize success and your work output cannot depend on outside encouragement alone. You need to develop emotional intelligence to deal with situations at work and in life.
Growing up, the picture is very different. Children see that their actions get immediate attention and responses from parents and family members. This shapes their understanding of emotions and how to respond to different kinds of situations in their daily life. This changes slightly, when they step into college. As teens, they need to be counseled, if they have a problem or make a mistake in any area. They want to be treated as adults, and are very sensitive about how other adults treat them.
Teachers also need to play the role of a parent, facilitator and counselor on campus. These campus experiences, when students have relationship problems, will also add to their emotional growth, and help shape their EQ.
Positive skills, which enhance EQ, have to be learnt over time. As adults, employees, parents and teachers, we need to develop empathy for others. We need to focus on positive ways to show our competitiveness in the work place and world. Very successful people often show humility. They are not brash and don’t treat others in their company or family poorly.
Do I Invest or Do I Hide?
Posted on March 13, 2009 - Filed Under General Posts
Do I Invest or Do I Hide? |
| The economy is in the tank right now, and managing costs will be a key ingredient to companies’ survival and growth. And even though an AON 2008 consulting survey discovered that 58% of all organizations are faced with leadership shortages, many of those same organizations are cutting the executive development budget to help in the cost-cutting category.
Before you do that, think twice and think hard. Taking development away from your executives may not be the wisest move. Leading in difficult times is a special skill, and a key leader can benefit from executive one-on-one coaching that teaches him how to navigate the storm. Development of goal-directed behavior
The coach crafts a program personally tailored to the individual; measurable and agreed-upon by both the boss and/or board of directors; and fits the goals of the organization, especially during times of intense change and ambiguity. New-to-the-company staff leaders can also benefit from coaching. A staff leader can use the coach to help him do the following Clarify new boss expectations Build all-important peer and cross functional relationships
In either case, the coaching relationship will enhance the skills that are required to lead or manage in changing and difficult times. Investing in this kind of talent development is a long-term strategy decision and one that can be justified in the one-on-one coaching model, which looks like this: One-on-One Coaching Model1. Coach meets with the manager and HR to discuss candidate goals and reach an agreement on targets. |
Why a coach would be a benefit for high school and college students?
Posted on March 4, 2009 - Filed Under General Posts, Life Coaching, Strategic Planning
Are you wondering what will it be like in the job market in 1 year, 5 years,10 years? So are your kids.
What can you do to help them have the best chance in college and the world? Coaching can be one of the tool that allows your child to find their passion and clearity.
From CNBC article 2./2009
“When we asked employers to rate how they would decide between two equally qualified candidates, the number one response was leadership skills,” says Koncz. “They want to see on your resume that you took charge and can handle responsibility.” But those are just the qualifications that may you through the door. Once you’re in the interview seat, employers who responded to a recent NACE survey said the qualities they prize most are communication skills, a strong work ethic, the ability to work in a team and initiative. Ira is committed to empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to lead effective, fulfilled lives. He addresses the student’s whole life, from their relationships and athletics to their SAT scores and course selection. The result is students who are empowered to make positive choices that have an exponential impact on their future. Once a student is equipped with effective organization and study strategies, classes and assignments that were once overwhelming become manageable. Students become more motivated, relaxed and self-confident and ultimately enjoy the rewards of academic success Coaching supports the development of critical educational and social outcomes for youth, including:
- Increased GPA and school attendance.
- Increased sense of family, peer and community support.
- A shift in attitude and behavior, from victim thinking to take responsible actions.
- Assist student with identifying and developing post-high school graduation goals.
- Assist student with developing strategies for academic success that include organization, time management, test preparation, and study strategies.
- Motivate student by focusing on goal setting and academic achievement while emphasizing personal responsibility, critical thinking, and independence.
- Development of goal-directed behavior
As your coach, I will be your partner in supporting and encouraging you through the struggles, and help you find your inner motivation to work toward your goals. I can help you weigh the sacrifices against the benefits and help you keep yourself on the right track. As your coach, I will join with you to help you sort through all the information, including your goals, vision, hopes, dreams, thoughts, feelings and doubts to help you make the choices that will help you finish your degree.
Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) Do you Need to Fear it?
Posted on February 23, 2009 - Filed Under Executive Coaching, General Posts
Are you aware that the playing field is in the process of changing? When the EFCA act passes, the way companies deal with labor and the way labor looks at companies will change dramatically. Unions have been waiting for this game changer for years and they are ready are you?.
Companies are circling the wagons and unions are making their plans. If you are an organization should you fear this act? What can you do to make this act a non factor in your company?
Survivor Syndrome
Posted on February 3, 2009 - Filed Under General Posts
It happens at many companies just after a round off layoffs, and it could hurt your business.
The job losers are usually the ones in the of spotlight. Often overlooked, however, is what happens to those left behind. The people still standing after a round of layoffs are shouldering heavy, if less obvious burdens of their own, including an increased workload, decreased morale, and an infectious sense of anxiety.
With 1.93 million people losing their jobs between August and December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, chances are you’ve felt the impact of a layoff, whether it’s the loss of your own job, witnessing layoffs at your own company, or just knowing friends and colleagues who on the unemployment line.
Far reaching effects
Tough as this market has been on those laid off, those who just barely miss the axe are feeling a little pain too, a trend that can hurt productivity.
A December 2008 study of 4,172 workers who remained after a layoff by research group Leadership IQ found that nearly three quarters
said their own productivity declined since watching their colleagues go. Nearly seven in 10 said the quality of their company’s product or service has dropped.
What caused the drop in productivity? Survey respondents said: Guilt. Anger. Anxiety.
Workforce experts call it layoff survivor’s syndrome. “There is a great myth, that following a layoff, the surviving employees will be so grateful that they still have a job that they’ll work harder and be more productive,” Mark Murphy, chairman of Leadership IQ, says in a statement about the study. “But as this study shows, the opposite is usually true.” Read more
What happens when we pass or do you want to live forever?
Posted on January 25, 2009 - Filed Under General Posts, Leadership, Life Coaching
The start of 2009 has been one of change and challenge for me and my family. My dad passed away in early January and this was the first experience of losing a loved one for my kids and most of my family.
As a result of all this questions were being raised and emotions were at the surface. My daughter asked me a question “What happen after you pass”. I thought about it for a while and did the parent thing and I asked her “Well what do you believe?”
She looked at me and said she was not sure and wanted to believe that there was a place we go after this world. However she was not sure and wanted to know for certain. She wanted some one to tell her what was true.
After some long discussions on options and ideas I told her the only thing I know is TRUE.
I told her that if you live your life in a way that touches others and makes a difference in this world people will remember you. If you are there to help change some ones life they will remember you. If you live your life for more than just yourself people will remember you.
If you leave a piece of yourself with others every day you will never really die. So you will live on forever.
I believe this to my core and as I go off to honor another close friend who dedicated his life to his country, family and the world. I commit to doing what ever it takes for my life to live on forever. I commit myself to my friends, family and clients and all that I touch.
Do you want to live forever? If so, do something, touch some one and live your life to its fullest.
If you have something holding you back WHAT IS IT?
Let’s just do it
Downsizing Survivors: Motivating the Employees Who Remain After Layoffs
Posted on December 16, 2008 - Filed Under General Posts
You can’t open a newspaper or visit a news website without seeing notices of corporate layoffs. And layoffs create downsizing survivors, the people who remain in your company after the downsizing.
Are you a traditional manufacturing facility currently experiencing an industry sales slump? Are you a governmental agency or university unable to fill positions as people leave? For whatever reason, your organization downsized, right-sized, eliminated redundancy, experienced layoffs or cut staff.
No matter your circumstances, you all have something in common during and after downsizing - layoff survivors, those “could be,” “should be,” lucky employees who made the cut during the layoffs and downsizing.
Most organizations invest their efforts in helping the downsized employees move on. This is ethical, reasonable and positive. Plus, your survivors are watching.
To truly benefit from the layoffs and downsizing you experienced, however, you need to invest even more energy in the people who remain after downsizing and layoffs. You will aid recovery; fuel productivity; boost morale, despite the loss; and minimize the damage to workplace trust. Read more
Guilty and stressed, layoff survivors suffer, too
Posted on December 15, 2008 - Filed Under General Posts
For nearly a year, Suzanne Beckstrom watched warily as employee after employee was laid off in her office at a small Southern California housing development. One by one, she said goodbye to construction workers, sales staff, administrative help - even the marketing manager who oversaw Beckstrom’s work.
Each time, the 60-year-old Carlsbad, Calif., real estate agent and housing options coordinator expected to be next. And each time, she got a reprieve, leaving her with mixed emotions of relief, uncertainty - and guilt.
“You felt like you were lucky to be one of the people who remained, but so sad for the people who left,” said Beckstrom. “And it was extremely stressful wondering what was going to happen next.” Read more
words to live by
Posted on December 12, 2008 - Filed Under General Posts
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?’ Actually who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory that is within us. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
6 Reasons Why Thousands of Business Owners Know You Need an Business Coach or Executive Coach
Posted on December 3, 2008 - Filed Under Executive Coaching, General Posts
- Business Coaching and Executive Coaching Creates More Profits.
You’re ready to make a whole lot more profit … if you’re not making anywhere near enough money to justify the effort, risk and investment you’re making in the business … it’s time to turn that around …A coach will help you in sales, marketing, advertising, profit growth, business systems, time management and team building strategies to literally jump your revenues in a matter of months … and unlike a business consultant who does the work for you, a business coach will teach you how, while an executive coach will work with your company to get the results your executives need.
- A Business Coach or Executive Coach Will Help You Develop Your Team.
You’re ready to build or develop a team of people that can grow the business whether you’re there or not … recruiting, training and keeping the best people makes your life so much easier …From our team training programs to our ever so powerful recruitment systems, building a team of motivated, passionate performers is all part of the program that our business coaches and executive coaches will help you implement….
- A Business Coach or Executive Coach Will Help You Rediscover Your Passion.You need to fall in love with your business again, it’s gotten boring and at times you even feel sick of it all … time for a re-injection of that vision and passion you had when you first started … Motivation is at the core of everything your Business Coach will take you through. Building either a simple business plan or marketing plan will give you the clarity on not only what needs doing, but how to do it. Whether you work from home, are just starting, or run a multi-million dollar organization a Business Coach or Executive Coach is one of the fastest ways to a better business and a better lifestyle……
- A Business Coach Will Help You Navigate Changes in the Economy and Your Market.
You know that to grow you need to be learning more, but you don’t even have time to keep up with your industry changes let alone the changes in global business and how to improve it all … Business education has moved into a new realm, with business mentoring and business coaching taking over from traditional consulting, books and seminars so you get the right information at the right time. Think of it as an entrepreneurial degree using your company as a case study…
- Executive Coaches and Business Coaches Create Accountability.
You need a Business Coach, a business mentor to hold you accountable, to demand a profit, to demand results, someone to push you, cajole you and hopefully more often than the rest … congratulate you on a job well done … Being an owner can be a lonely job, having a sounding board, a business mentor and coach, a friend to talk with you and provide expert coaching, helping you to solve your problems and turn them into opportunities. Creating opportunities is just a small part of what our business coaches do, but often it can be the most valuable…
- Executive Coaching and Business Coaching Provides a Second Expert Opinion.
You need a Business Coach who can see the forest for the trees, an expert who isn’t blinded by the industry and by too many years in your industry … Running your own company like any part of life, often you need a business mentor to see the simplest of things to help you in areas such as sales coaching. . Often business mentors will ask the tough questions so that you’re on track … Join the thousands of other owners and executives around the world, who have implemented business coaching. Take the step before your competition does …
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About Ira
Ira Kalbrosky is a 15 year veteran of the high tech sales world. His experience in your sales world, and his credentials as a Certified Coach make him the best choice to help you break through into your top performance ... professionally and personally.
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