Power of Mindset

It’s the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010! Happy New Year!

Now is the time to reflect on the past year’s experiences:

• What you enjoyed
• What you learned
• What you accomplished
• What you meant to do but did not

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Fall is here with it’s beautiful, colorful leaves. Flew into Chicago last week and the view from the plane was spectacular. Here in Memphis we have some color, however with so much rain and wind, the leaves have blown off or zoomed past ‘peak’ colors.

So what does this have to do with mindset? I observe Fall as a transition and time to let go. Do you approach transitions with curiosity or dread? The leaves are released from the trees to allow for rest, rejuvenation, and preparation for spring growth. Unlike nature, many people continue to add activities to their lives without letting go of something else. There is only so much you can do…

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Several posts ago, I shared my acronym for Mindset. I will use 7 posts to expand on each one. Yet, the posts may occur over a longer period than 7 weeks as I will take the liberty to share a new insight or example of mindset along the way.

My current acronym for Mindset:

M = Made Up
I   = Individual
N = New
D = Different
S  = Shift
E = Evolve
T = Truth

Our personal Mindset is Made Up from our Individual experiences and by accepting information. To have a New Mindset, you have to be willing to think and explore Different perceptions which creates a Shift in your Mindset and allows you to Evolve to a new level of Truth for yourself.

Our Mindset, whatever it is… about whatever it is about, is Made Up! Read more »

After reviewing a study by IBM Global Business Services that examined  how organizations manage change and that identified the challenges, success factors and gaps to project success, I did the ‘happy dance.’ Through input from 1500 change practitioners of various industries and representing a global perspective, the authors formed a well rounded view of change initiatives.

So why did I do the ‘happy dance’? The research indicated that the most significant challenges when implementing change are people-oriented including changing mindsets and attitudes, aligning the corporate culture with change, and motivating employees. Our business for over 20 years has been about the soft side, the human side of success. And my passion for the last 15 years has been helping people change their mindset to support their skill set or external goals. Read more »