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While many people like working within their comfort zone, it’s important to encourage your team members to push themselves whenever possible to do and be better!

Just be prepared to cheerlead your teammates a little extra if they’re working on a project that is outside of their comfort zone, and remind them that they’re more capable than they’re likely giving themselves credit for!

Are you ready to keep our team engaged and unstoppable? Let's make it happen together! 💪

How can a leader ensure that their team is happy with their role and just challenged enough with their workload?

My best advice is to keep an open mind, an empathetic ear, and clear channels of communication. If you’re in a management position or have authority within your team, what is it that you struggle with most when it comes to keeping people engaged?

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The distance between our dreams and realities can often seem daunting. We may feel stuck, unsure of how to get from where we are to where we want to be. But what if we asked ourselves a simple question: What would we do if we knew we couldn't fail?

This question can be the key to unlocking our potential and putting us on the path towards our dreams. By identifying what we truly want and what we would do if we had no fear of failure, we can begin to take actionable steps towards our goals.

So take a moment to think about it. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? Would you start your own business? Pursue a new career path? Travel the world? Whatever it may be, don't let fear of failure hold you back. Take that first step and see where it takes you.

Color Psychology is a real phenomenon. For instance, shades of blue, black, and red are linked to confidence.

Affirmations are also a widely used confidence technique. Some to try include:

-I am competent, smart, and able.

-I am growing and changing for the better.

-I love the person I am becoming.

Also, you can start a confidence journal. Writing can give your mind the power you need to succeed. Write about being confident, why you want confidence, and how your life will be better once you feel more self-confident!

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There are 4 main factors which impact our level of self-confidence know as the 4 P’s: Perspiration- our attitude toward fear and anxiety,

Peers- comparisons to others, Parents- the support we were given by our families, Performance- academic or career.

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Self-confidence can be influenced by self-esteem which is shaped by our self-perceptions, and are formed by three factors:

-what we think about ourselves

-what others think of us

-what we think others think of us

Consider how you perceive each factor and what adjustments you can make to change any negatives into positives.

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The best way to increase your confidence after you have failed at something is to:

A. Immediately quit. Obviously you'll never be good at it, so you should just give up.

B. Find someone else to blame... it's best if the failure wasn't your fault.

C. Switch to doing something you know you are good at, and then stick to doing only the things that you are certain you will find.

D. Acknowledge your failure, figure out what went wrong, think of different strategies, or get some advice on how to be more successful, then try again

Some quick ways to feel more confident before a challenge are:

A. Give yourself a pep talk

B. Strike a power pose

C. Imagine yourself succeeding at first

D. All of the above

If you answered D for both- you’re RIGHT!

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Changing your mindset can impact your self-confidence.

Here’s and example of a ‘fixed mindset’: "It doesn't matter how hard I try; there are some things that I will never be able to learn."

Here’s an example of a ‘growth mindset’: "Learning and playing sports that are challenging to me, even when they are difficult, helps to develop my talent"

Want to find out more about your mindset? Take this quiz: http://mindsetonline.com/testyourmindset/step1.php

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In life, problems are inevitable. But what sets successful people apart is their ability to get back up after they fall. Don't let a setback keep you down. Learn from your mistakes and use them as an opportunity to grow. As Henry Ford said, "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." So, dust yourself off and get back in the game!! Your next success is waiting for you.

Let's face it, who isn’t afraid of failure? No one wakes up and says I can’t wait to fail today. Everyone faces obstacles, but that’s no reason not to try.

However, these successful people didn't let failure get in their way…

Can you guess who was demoted from her job as a news anchor because she “wasn’t fit for television”? Oprah Winfrey!

How about someone who was fired from a newspaper for “lacking imagination” and “having no original ideas,” any guesses? Walt Disney.

Finally, who do you think was told by a teacher he was “too stupid to learn anything”? Thomas Edison, the inventor of the incandescent light bulb.

Don’t let failure impact your self-confidence. We all face obstacles!

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Personal and Professional Growth: How You Show Up in the World

To achieve excellence, self-awareness of your inner strengths and weaknesses is key! Remember, you are in control of how you show up in the world. Give yourself permission to share your unique gifts and talents!

Ask yourself: What inner resources, strengths, and gifts will help you achieve your goals? Take the time to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses.

Improving your communication skills, increasing self-awareness, and committing to growth can help you reach your full potential. Consider seeking out coaching or using tools like the Maxwell Method of DISC assessment to enhance your personal and professional development.

John Maxwell once said, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." Show up as a leader in your own life and career by investing in your personal and professional growth.

Enjoy this TEDx Talk by Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University, Richard Petty. His research has been focused on the automatic and deliberative factors responsible for prompting individual attitudes, decisions, and behaviors.

This light-hearted talk differentiates self-esteem and self-confidence.

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKu-32iyHs0

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Confidence is something you're either born with it or without. You either have self-confidence or you don't.

False. Self-confidence is a skill you can develop. Some of us just need more work than others.

A low profile person is someone with low self-confidence.

False. Sure, there may be cases where a low profile person also has low self-confidence, but having a low profile is not indicative of low self-confidence.

Only large accomplishments can restore self-confidence.

False. Any accomplishment, no matter how big or small will make a difference.

People with high self-confidence are arrogant.

False. The truth is that many people who suffer from arrogance are trying to cover their insecurities and may actually have low self-confidence.

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Is there a charity or cause you’re passionate about? Find out what you can do to help. Sometimes just an extra pair of hands is helpful.

Utilize your skills. Maybe you're good with talking to people, or you have design skills. Whatever it is, offer yourself and your skills to a cause you support. There are many ways you can help, all you need to do is let someone know you’re interested.

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You don't have to be someone else to be more confident. If you’re anything like me, you may find it easy to give friends and family sound advice, but when it comes to yourself you come up short.

Instead of answering questions for yourself, imagine what you’d say to a friend. What’s your advice to someone who wants to boost their self-esteem? Answer this, and you have your answer for yourself!

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Being kind can be a very simple act.

Helping others is a great way to boost self esteem and confidence. It can be something as small as holding a door for someone, helping a neighbor carry in groceries, or volunteering locally.

Express gratitude towards others and you’ll start to see gratitude within yourself as well.

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When you have all the money you want and still aren’t happy, then the problem isn’t the economy. The problem is you!

It’s not the team that leads the people, it’s the people that lead the team!

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You haven’t thought about giving up on your dreams, have you? If it’s crossed your mind, please let me know - I can help!

There’s no right or wrong answer here. Find something that makes you feel good about yourself and watch your confidence soar. For some it’s as simple as wearing a special outfit, maybe a new pair of shoes.

It’s not shallow to want to look nice. Feeling good about how you look is a major confidence booster. Instead of focusing on something that doesn’t fit or the extra few pounds you put on, wear your favorite color and enjoy it!

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When you can tell your story and be proud of what you’ve achieved, that’s when you know you’ve accomplished your goal.

I love what I do and there is no shame in letting my success occur organically.

I-wired individuals possess an innate talent for captivating attention and are often the engaging communicators within a group. Their enthusiasm and emotional interactions inspire others, making them influential team members. Do you have a 'talker' on your team who recently inspired you with an uplifting conversation?

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I’m definitely stretching, but my own progress impresses me!

Do you get annoyed with yourself because you didn’t make the most of something? Perhaps you stepped back from an opportunity? Don’t beat yourself up.

Instead, be honest and ask yourself what you gained from the situation and what you lost out on. Based on this win/lose balance, what’s a different choice you can make next time?

Learn and grow from from each situation instead of festering in the negative.

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There is not a single entrepreneur that knows the recipe for success before they achieve success. Make it your own journey.

You’re better off existing in a small tribe who appreciates your accomplishments than drowning in an ocean of mediocrity.

Even when your dreams push the limits of reality, they are perfectly attainable through commitment.

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