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Hallo,

Just 10 days left for Christmas to come. Children are counting days, adults are rushing from place to place to meet friends, organize for presents … and … of course finish off with the work load for the ending year.

Within you working place, do you not experience a kind of friendlier atmosphere these days? I do! I had this experience both while working in a typical corporate environment, as well as now that I own my little company. Colleagues are somehow friendlier, the atmosphere is kind of lighter, even though very stress through all the preparations of this period of the year.

But, do we need Christmas to be friendlier with our colleagues and friends; with our employees and employers, with the suppliers and vendors? I don’t think so! Personally I do believe – and try to apply 5 simple “rules” to make people important throughout the year, wherever I go:

1. Speak & Live with credibility - I also refer to this principle as leading with moral authority. It does not mean much for you to say “let’s keep looking for the opportunity ahead” while living in fear and operating with a scarcity mentality.

2. Be authentic – Share with the people in your organization where you are weak. Express just how much you need them. Let them know that you know your limitations. Invite them to be team players, ask for their sorrows and share yours … and YES you have time for doing so … these are just seconds that can change long year relationships! ““Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” (Henry Ford)

3. See Abilities in Others They Don’t See Themselves – take time to be observant. Quit the craziness long enough to notice the talent in those around you, LISTEN to people when they tell you things. This is a huge GIFT not many have. After you have noticed a talent or strength in a person, let them know you noticed it and be specific about what you noticed and give them suggestions by for example telling them what you would do if you knew how to do a specic thing … “Innovation is a team sport” (Henry Ford).

4. Inspire People – Tell people about you so people will better understand you and you very often – without realizing – might inspire them, may be with a solution to a problem, maybe with an idea for a birthday gift. It is not important with what, but THAT you inspire those around you!  “If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from that person’s angle as well as from your own.” (Henry Ford)

5. Live on Purpose – Remind people that personal life and working life are both part of the game. Remind them that what happens at work is only a portion of their life. Doing your job and living for your family or sports, for your private life is all important. The most important about it though is to have a clear vision of the goal one personally needs to set and then work and life with focus and determination, with faith and enthusiasm towards it!. “Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.” (Henry Ford)

I do wish you a stress-free week, full of positive meetings and of smiles, a clear plan to head towards the end of the year, with a huge smile on your face!

To your success,

Your Kasia G.

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