10 Ways Out of the Mud

 

This Quick List is a companion piece to our Leadership Quote of the Week about wallowing in the mud.

Both soaring like an eagle and wallowing in the mud like a hippo can be an enjoyable and productive use of time. But sometimes we want to wallow in the mud when we need to soar like eagles. And then sometimes, wallowing in mud can lead to being stuck in the mud which is bad news for morale and productivity.

When we are unproductively wallowing, how can we get ourselves out of the muck?

Here are 10 Ways Out of the Mud.

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It’s Not What You Know

This week’s quote is a message to leaders and workers and graduates everywhere.

It comes from a favorite story about customer service and career management.

It's not what you know.

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Got a problem? In a jam? On overwhelm?

This week’s quote comes from a lesson from my Dad – one I have shared far and wide with clients and readers. And one I have reminded myself of often – as recently as last Friday.

Problems, like the hill in front of you, keep getting smaller the more you advance on them.

Here’s the story behind the quote.  It happened close to twenty years ago. Read more

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Can’t get out of it?

What if you are frustrated by your partner, team or current assignment but don’t like the alternatives?

What if you are required to attend company meetings that drive you crazy?

What if you run a business in a college town but don’t like the shenanigans – like football weekends?

You could quit. Or move your business. Or close it.

Or you could follow these wise words which may serve to boost your spirits – morale and productivity too!  And that of all who work around you. Read more

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Rejection, failure, lack of success?

A number of events and conversations during the weekend made me think of this one.

Swing hard in case you hit it.

It’s easy to get discouraged by rejection, failure, unsatisfactory performance…

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