Personal Power and How to keep it Interestingly and sadly, we give others command and control over us without even knowing we are! We give them power over us. How does that happen, I hear you ask? Influence is powerful and can be insidious. I see and hear every day that individuals give their personal power away to others and do not even know they are doing it.
What is Role & Job ‘Creep’
What is Role and Job Creep? Are Role Creep and Job Creep the same thing? They are similar concepts, but they have slightly different connotations. Role creep refers to the gradual expansion or change of an employee’s job responsibilities or duties beyond what was initially intended or agreed upon. It usually refers to the gradual increase of responsibilities within a specific role.
How does Age affect Leadership?
How does age affect Leadership? Age can affect Leadership in a variety of ways, both positive and negative and this short article covers some & not all of the ups and downs that age provides
What is Hope?
Why have hope? Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It is a feeling of positivity that can help you to overcome challenges and difficult times.
Comparison can be the Devil in Disguise
‘Full of Yourself’ – is that an insult or a compliment? A friend of mine posted yesterday that she had been accused of being ‘full of herself’ interesting I thought what is all that about I wonder Now this person I know has made phenomenal strides in the last year with her health both mental and physical, she openly talks about being suicidal 5 years ago, she has had a T Total year, she has done incredible work with her podcast & her business. She is a mum and a wife & because she has shared her message and her journey warts and all someone informs her that she is ‘full of herself’ WOW is all I can say AND why am I not surprised? ‘The Tall Poppy Syndrome’ came to mind which is where people attempt to cut down those that stand above (figuratively writing) them ‘The Green Eyed Monster’ is another way of referring to jealousy & can spring to action when comparisons are made & has been spoken about since Shakespeare wrote about it in Othello ‘Sour Grapes” when someone claims to not want something, often because they are envious of someone else who has it “Bitter Pill” something that is hard to accept or swallow, often because it causes feelings of jealousy or resentment & maybe you think you should have what the other person has without doing the work “Keeping up with the Joneses” & realising you are failing (for whatever reason) although trying to maintain the same level of material possessions or status as the neighbours or peers, often out of envy or competition or comparison Now my final phrase on this is: “Envy eats nothing, but its own heart” which an old saying that suggests that envy consumes a person from the inside and brings them no happiness – all I can say is the person who expressed the thought ‘you are full of yourself’ is eating themselves up with comparison from the inside out Now comparison is fine when it is a healthy comparison which spurs you on to do more, to be more, and to give more, of you to the world that supports and challenges others – we grow on that cusp of balance Comparison is not a useful exercise when it leaves you feeling negative not only about yourself but those you are comparing yourself to!. Now I would suggest that the person who wrote the phrase felt and thought they were better than my friend by keeping quiet about their success or achievements I can tell you wholeheartedly that is ‘faulty’ thinking We all need to learn to share more, it helps others to know it is possible We all need to learn to value ourselves more – it is our human right We all need to learn to admire others and applaud their success We all need to learn from those doing more for themselves than we are We need to learn to celebrate and express success in all its forms and applaud others quietly or loudly in any way we can – we need to learn to get out of the negative ‘cutting others down’ and into the positive ‘raise everyone up’ Change your thinking & change your life – a new book being written on that exact subject by me RIGHT NOW End of Rant & continue sharing my friend Ellie #ConsciousLeadership #Business #TheConsciousLeadershipCode #SuccessThinking #TrueWealth
Who is Santa Claus?
What is the story of Father Christmas, Santa Claus & St. Nicholas? Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas or St Nicholas, is a legendary figure who has been in our cultural stories since the 4thC with St Nicholas. Santa is said to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve. I wonder why the adults don’t get gifts from Santa? Have we managed to lose the magic I wonder? According to the traditional story, Santa Claus is a jolly old man with a white beard who wears a red suit and lives at the North Pole. He is accompanied by his elvish helpers, who assist him in making and delivering gifts to children around the world in one evening. Did he always wear a red suit? find out later in the article to see where that influence came from! & how one culture influenced another Despite the many variations of the Santa Claus story, the central theme remains the same. A kind and generous figure who brings joy and happiness to children during the holiday season. In this way, Santa Claus serves as a symbol of the spirit of Christmas and the values of generosity and kindness that it represents. The story and image of Santa Claus have been used in a variety of ways to communicate values, traditions, and cultural beliefs. Santa brings: Joy and happiness to children and families during the holiday season Encouraging generosity and kindness towards others Serving as a cultural icon and symbol of the holiday season Providing a source of entertainment and enjoyment for people of all ages Helping to create a sense of community and connection between people during the holiday season It is worth writing that these benefits are not unique to Santa Claus and could be attributed to other cultural figures or traditions as well. The importance and impact of Santa Claus in any given society will vary depending on cultural context and individual beliefs.
