Use these skills discussed here with your employees, clients, vendors and anyone else you find yourself working with skills and begin to increase your success.

Develop a culture of celebrating everyone’s successes

When something goes great let other people know. Tell them when you solve a big problem, when you land an exciting new project, when you finish an crucial certification course. On the flip side ask other people to share their wins with you. Ask them for some wins, give them an opportunity to share with you what is exciting in their business.

Use your intuition

Sometimes you might have a thought or an idea that you cannot intellectually or practically justify. If you want to share it, share it. You can start by saying I have an unrelated thought I would like to bounce off you.”  “I am having the sense that.” Trust your intuition and use your intuition.

Have a theme

Create an idea, affirmation or motto in the form of a phrase or sentence that supports a new belief or behavior you are trying to cultivate with your team. Themes can also hold the focus on a particular desired outcome you are working towards. Themes can help you put your attention on a particular skill you want to continue to develop.

Here are some examples of themes some of my clients have used: We easily create customer solutions, We expect success, Trust yourself and your ability to get the job done, New business is everywhere. Pick a different theme for your team each month.

No matter what is the size of your team, it is in your best interest to consider yourself a coach to your employees, vendors and clients. Utilize these coaching skills and watch how your meetings come to fruition with ease. Also your new skills will enhance all your professional interactions. What could be smarter?

Have you enjoyed this series? If you have tried any of the ideas shared here, or have additional suggestions, please leave a comment!

Use these skills discussed here with your employees, clients, vendors and anyone else you find yourself working with skills and begin to increase your success.

Make powerful requests

Sometimes we think we have made a request when really we have only had a discussion. A request looks like: “Will you do that before our next appointment?” or “I request that you fax me your bid by Wednesday.” Not a request: “If you get a chance send me your updated information.” or “Let me know when you can help me with this project.” When you make a request there are one of three responses. Accept the request with a “yes” response. Decline the request with a “no” response or negotiate the request by making a counteroffer.

Use positive language

Eliminate judgment from your communication, take out the word “should” from your vocabulary. Replacement words and phrases might be – would, could, have you considered, it would serve you. When conversing with someone, never start a sentence with “But.” This word invalidates whatever came before it. Instead of “but” use the word “and.”

Brainstorm

When you do not have the answer to a challenge at hand, generate ideas to create a possible solution through brainstorming. When doing this with yourself or with someone else, remember to not comment, evaluate, judge or edit any thoughts or suggestions. Continue to write them all down until there are no more. Then begin a dialogue using the ones that seem the most appealing. Eventually you may have a solution.

Be acknowledging

Talk about the good things you are hearing, make sure the people you interact with know that you are aware of their, risks, wins, expertise, etc.

Acknowledging someone is very different than complimenting them.

An acknowledgment refers to WHO the person is being. An example would be, ” I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me, it shows me that my project is important to you.” “I want you to know that in working with you, it is clear to me that you know your industry and you really care about your clients.” A compliment refers to something the person did or is wearing. ” That was a delicious batch of cookies you made.” “I really like your lapel pin.”

Coming up in Part 3 – Develop a culture of celebrating success, use your intuition, and use themes.

Streamlined Radio Show

Holly Chantal from the Streamlined Success Radio Show interviewed me about Seven Savvy Strategies to Make Your Business Thrive. During this show, you will learn how to:

I find that every boost counts, and that it is key to having a thriving business to do everything you can to keep your spirits up. Put representations or your success all around you. Of course I have diplomas on the wall, along with framed covers of the books I have published, all the books I am quoted in sit right behind me on the book shelf. You can frame pictures on a wall of a special day, make a list of all your successes to date and put it on your bulletin board. Often people pin up their thank you notes from clients and others they have impacted. Find some way of keeping reminders of all your successes around you. This is key for those days when you do not feel fabulous. For a day when you do not feel at your best all you have to do is take a deep breath and look around you.

Action to take:
Put together your special box or file or place in your office where you will post or display all of your accomplishments to remind you how wonderful special and fabulous you are.