I help small business owners make better decisions faster by creating durable SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) that help them save time and money.
5 Points: 1. Patterns of thinking, 2. Remove friction, 3. Willpower…
Hi Reader
There are five points to your North Star. These five areas are vital to better understanding yourself so you can develop better leadership habits and processes for business and life.
1. Habits
I’m often caught in my habitual patterns of thinking, which hold me back from seeing new opportunities. A few years ago, I decided to focus my thoughts on being more grateful. When I dug into gratitude, I became more joyful. When I dug into love, I became more loving. Where your thoughts go, so do your emotions.
Dig a little deeper: Why a Gratitude Practice Will Make You Healthier
2. Leadership
Help someone get clear on the friction that they have in their career and listen to see how you can help. This is a skill many leaders don’t want to embrace. They are afraid to have uncomfortable conversations. Great leaders explore with others and help them see the problem from a fresh perspective.
3. Inspiration
“Before you try to increase your willpower, try to decrease the friction in your environment.” - James Clear
4. Reflection (Journal prompt)
How can you reduce friction in your career so you have more energy to do the things you enjoy?
5. Research
One study found that participants who wrote down three good things each day for a week were happier and less depressed at each of the one-month, three-month and six-month follow-ups. (1)
Do you run a small business? You know there are areas to improve, but knowing where to focus is hard. I wrote an article that will help you: Unlock Growth: The Top Three Focus Areas for Process Optimization. A quick synopsis… three main areas are prime for process optimization. They are Growth, Delivery, and Innovation. These areas are the best way to unlock growth. If you have any questions, just hit reply, and I’ll be glad to help.
Karl
P.S. A new podcast episode went live yesterday. Christopher Littlefield and I talked about the 5 Fantastic Five Framework to help you expand your leadership skills. If you own a small business or lead a small team, this is a great episode for you. You can listen with your favorite podcast player or on the Dig to Fly website.
- Seligman, M.E.P., T.A. Steen, N. Park, and C. Peterson. “Positive Psychology Progress: Empirical Validation of Interventions.” American Psychologist 60, no. 5 (July/August 2005): 410-421.
Karl Staib
I help small business owners make better decisions faster by creating durable SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) that help them save time and money.
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