Have you ever taken the StrengthsFinder Assessment? Do you know anyone that is a Learner on StrengthsFinder? I know several and I’m trying to come up with some career ideas for them. Here is what SF says about Learners: Learner: managing editor, operations manager, coach for executives. “Seek roles that require some form of technical competence. You will enjoy the process of acquiring and maintaining this expertise.” “As far as possible, shift your career toward a field with constantly changing technologies or regulations. You will be energized by the challenge of keeping up.” Here are some resources I found: StrengthsFinder Themes Applying Talents in Career Discovery Ideal Career Thread from…
-
-
Lose Your Phone, Eliminate Distractions
Do you constantly look for distractions? A social media notification… An email… A text… Even better, a phone call!!! All of these hits give us a shot of excitement. They also take a hit on our productivity. Decide to spend a couple hours a day, and maybe even one whole day a week, where you turn off your phone or at least put it on “Do Not Disturb.” Your life will not end. I promise. Most importantly, your productivity will greatly increase. A key to more productivity is remaining undistracted. Start with a fast from your distraction device, aka your phone. #LoseYourPhone
-
Parenthood: Soak It In
I took my 5 year old daughter to Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night this evening. We ate. We talked. After our meal, she enjoyed a bowl of ice cream with M&Ms and Oreos on top. As I patiently waited for her to enjoy her ice cream, I slowed down for a moment. I looked into her eyes and saw the wonder, the awe, the innocence, the excitement. I looked at her pretty dress, her painted nails, her beautiful smile. For a moment, she was 15…and then 25. We were enjoying time together, talking about what young adult girls talk to their daddy about. She was no longer a little girl. Our…
-
What Are Your Strengths?
What are you good at? What are your strengths? If you haven’t heard of the StrengthsFinder book and assessment, check it out. It is one of my favorites and very helpful as an Idea Addict as well as someone who wants to create work that matters. You can grab the book and assessment here. Read the first part of the book, not the actual profiles, then flip to the back, open the envelope and take the online assessment (free with the purchase of the book). You will then get a list of your top 5 strengths, along with a super helpful report. I use my StrengthsFinder results for career decisions…
-
Bullet Journal Resources
What is a Bullet Journal? There is a lot of flexibility with how you use a Bullet Journal (BuJo). Essentially it is a non-digital way to keep track of your calendar, tasks, ideas…and the list goes on. Why would you not just use digital tools? Different reasons for different folks. For me, I was looking to reduce distractions and noise. At the same time, I wanted to be productive and focus on the right things. I was looking for a simpler solution. Where do I begin? For those just starting out with a Bullet Journal, I recommend limiting yourself to just a couple blog posts on the topic. Then, just get…