As the world we live in changes sometimes the pressures to accomplish more with less resources provides opportunities to practice leadership. Sometimes time constraints also create opportunities to practice leadership. On top of these time challenges if additional requests for our time are unclear this also adds to unneeded stress and confusion. Similarly, if a person has rare and unique skills and perspectives that are needed for success they may be asked to help with a project or special request. When a person has a disability or other challenges in which skills acquired by these experience’s are critical to projects or personal requests this person might also receive requests to help.
In the event a person receives a request to assist in delivering projects in which there are multiple leaders asking for assistance with different ideas on deliverables this can lead to confusion and wasted time and effort.
These additional requests could compound the person’s workload leaving little time for family or friends. Also, by possibly over committing themselves a person may make mistakes, have poor performance accomplishing projects or give improper guidance.
I for one, as others, enjoy my profession and am passionate about the quality of my work and my plans for success. Continuous education to increase my skills and values is a lifelong goal for me, as it is for other people. Along with getting additional education and adding more skills to their portfolio it is possible for a person to receive additional requests to do more projects because of your newly acquired skills. With projects or special requests coming from a variety of people it is possible for a person to attempt to accomplish everything asked of them with their lifelong goal of providing excellent deliverables as they have always done.
During extremely busy times and projects coming from all directions it is even more critical that a person step back, take a leadership role and refocus, and realign their goals since it is impossible to accomplish everything everybody would like or need without proper resources and active sponsorship. Also keep in mind if you over work yourself it could lead to medical conditions, poor family life and in the long run will prevent you from accomplishing your long-term professional and personal goals.
If requests are too much and one may not have proper support, keep focused on the overall goals despite distractions and confusion and do not forget how important family, friends and community are as you are striving to accomplish all of your life-long goals Do not forget to complete them as if you are nourishing the act of completion. Be sure to take time to complete them with happiness and a caring attitude. If one finds oneself overwhelmed by the quantity or lack of clarity of request this provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate leadership to prioritize what requests are critical and what ones have enough information to take accurate action.
If one does not allow oneself to have a healthy work life balance it is possible this lifestyle may lead to medical conditions which may result in one not being able to provide quality skills to your employer and be a loving family member. Even worse it is possible too much stress can cause hidden serious medical conditions which could lead to one leaving this world prematurely.
As we move into this wonderful new year, I hope we can keep our goals and priorities in perspective in our daily lives.
Does anybody have any thoughts or comments about achieving any of the topics I discussed above? Do you have tips to help us to not leave our family, friends and community behind as we pursue our goals? Do you have any examples of any of the topics I discussed with suggestions on how to make any course corrections if possible? Lastly do you have any tips on how to educate others regarding these valuable topics to help with time constraint sometimes caused by poor planning, distractions and confusion?
We all look forward to hearing your valuable thoughts and comments.
I also want to wish you and your family a happy, healthy, prosperous, contented and blessed new year as you allow your dreams to blossom into reality like when a bulb grows into a plant and eventually into a lovely beautiful flower if properly cared for.
Bill Tipton
Contributing Author,
Global Dialogue Center
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