The journey continues with Part II of Business Lessons I Learned From Dieting. Last blog I talked about the first steps in creating a vision and a goal and how to measure these as you go along on your journey in finding success in business and dieting. Read on to see what else I have [...] [...more]
The journey continues with Part II of Business Lessons I Learned From Dieting. Last blog I talked about the first steps in creating a vision and a goal and how to measure these as you go along on your journey in finding success in business and dieting. Read on to see what else I have learned on my journey.
Expect set backs.
On my journey, there were several times I stepped on the scale only to discover that I had gained a pound or two. These are the times I could have easily become discouraged and quit. Obviously the body is more complex than simple input and output. Business is just as complex. We may be doing all of the right things, but not seeing any result or improvement. This doesn’t mean we should stop the analysis, but don’t get discouraged and quit at the first negative measurement.
Don’t lie to yourself.
When I log my calories or exercise, I am occasionally tempted to not log a particularly rich food item, or increase the amount of time I had exercised, which would certainly make me look good on paper. However, the reality is I wouldn’t lose the weight and would only be hurting myself. If you are lying to yourself, others will eventually notice the reality. Be just as honest about where your business stands and how well you are working toward and attaining your goals.
Don’t blindly follow the experts.
I don’t know about you, but I have seen my fair share of overweight dieticians or nutritionists giving advice on how to lose weight. Or the doctor who reeked of cigarette smoke while telling folks to quit smoking (although blindly following this expert’s advice is still a good idea). Just because someone hangs out a shingle doesn’t necessarily mean he or she is giving you the best advice. Evaluate your consultants, coaches and mentors. Do they practice what they preach? Have they achieved success doing what they are telling you to do?
You will encounter barriers.
Part of my exercise plan was riding my bike three times a week for 8 to 10 miles, and I was able to do this until mid December before we got snow. I’m certain that this was helping my weight loss and in general improving my health. Throughout the rest of the winter I have tried alternative methods, using our Wii Fit and a treadmill in the house, but I haven’t achieved the same results. Now that spring has arrived, I’m looking forward to getting the bike out and riding again. What do you do when you encounter barriers in your business? Are you able to find alternatives?
Hitting the dreaded plateau.
Anyone who has ever tried a diet has hit a plateau, and it can be very discouraging. You are still doing everything the same as usual but it is no longer working. Change something! Remember that the definition of insanity is doing what you have always done and expecting different results.
I hit the 40-pound milestone today. I have 26 more pounds to go to reach my vision. I have established milestones for when my weight goes under 200 pounds: 196 will be 50 pounds, 186 will be 60 pounds and then – woo-hoo! 180! I intend to be at my goal weight by August of this year, one year from when I started, with an average loss of 5½ pounds per month. Best wishes for your diet or your business.
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10. You enjoy being screamed at by everyone. 9. You liked the idea of dealing with “people issues” (we’re out of toilet paper, you parked in the wrong slot, and supervisors asking you – what do you mean I have to evaluate their performance?) 8. You want to be perceived as a “miracle worker.” Recruit the [...] [...more]
10. You enjoy being screamed at by everyone.
9. You liked the idea of dealing with “people issues” (we’re out of toilet paper, you parked in the wrong slot, and supervisors asking you – what do you mean I have to evaluate their performance?)
8. You want to be perceived as a “miracle worker.” Recruit the best, keep them forever, and pay them peanuts – works well since all of the applicants are monkeys.
7. You thought that by being responsible for “Compensation and Benefits” that you’d have some input into “Compensation and Benefits.” Especially your own.
6. You love the idea of being able to inform employees that they now have a new source of income – it’s called unemployment.
5. By the time you got to the front of the career selection line – all the good careers were already taken.
4. You felt if you were in the department that did all the “Hiring and Firing” you’d have job security.
3. You absolutely love stress.
2. You wanted to learn how to resolve conflict between supervisors and employees – without getting them involved.
1. Someone told you that in HR you always have a seat at the table and you thought they were talking about food.
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How many stereotypes are there about HR professionals? They are touchy feely – what does that mean anyway? Are we all supposed to go around touching and feeling everyone? I don’t think so! Or does it refer to our vast understanding of the soft skills? Yeah right! This also brings into play the “I’m [...] [...more]
How many stereotypes are there about HR professionals?
- They are touchy feely – what does that mean anyway? Are we all supposed to go around touching and feeling everyone? I don’t think so! Or does it refer to our vast understanding of the soft skills? Yeah right! This also brings into play the “I’m a people person,” but that is the subject for another blog.
- They aren’t very good with numbers. I don’t know about anyone else – but I love numbers. Especially when they are big ones and they are in my paycheck. I got straight A’s in math and would much rather use a spreadsheet than a word processor.
- It’s a women’s profession – this probably stems from another stereotype that women are more touchy feely than men.
- I was recently at a social gathering with some HR practitioners as well as some other folks. (I was about to say normal folk) Then the jokes started. The non HR person looked at one of the HR people and said I probably shouldn’t be telling these in mixed company (sexual jokes). The HR person without asking blurted out – oh no – we are HR people we can take it.
My point is stereotypes may be a way for humans to simplify complex things by grouping similar people into the same mold. However, if there is one thing all HR people should know is that this can be a very dangerous practice.
I believe we need to continue to work on developing the positive image of the Human Resource profession and start eliminating some of these stereotypes. We also need to be cognizant of this bad habit when we refer to other professions or groups of people.
Fill in the blanks – all engineers are____________, all computer people are ___________, all accountants are____________, all lawyers are___________, or all bosses are____________. This may make for funny jokes or laughs in conversations – but are at the expense of a person. It certainly doesn’t take a great leap to go to all Blacks are_________, all Hispanics are__________, and all Blondes are__________. Not!!!!!
We really need to be careful with that thought combination All (fill in the blank)___________ are__________.
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The journey continues with Part II of Business Lessons I Learned From Dieting. Last blog I talked about the first steps in creating a vision and a goal and how to measure these as you go along on your journey in finding success in business and dieting. Read on to see what else I have learned on my journey.