The Leadership Blog by Ann Vanino http://movingforward.net/wp Fri, 11 May 2012 02:36:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Goodbye From The Leadership Blog and Hello to The Managers Hub Blog http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=493 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=493#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 02:34:49 +0000 Ann Vanino blog 2012 managers leadership archives blog’s visit offering http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=493 Thank you for reading The Leadership Blog by Ann Vanino of Moving Forward Coaching & Consulting. As of May 2012 The Leadership Blog is transforming to The Managers Hub Blog. Come see The Managers Hub, a blog offering opinions, resources, creative ideas and tools, all relating to the art of managing.

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]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=493 0 Peace http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=527 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=527#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 03:50:21 +0000 Ann Vanino peace serenity attracts practice leader http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=527 Peace attracts others

Necessary for a leader

Practice serenity

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=527 0 Acceleration http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=523 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=523#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:55:35 +0000 Ann Vanino light “zone” speed manage deftly race vehicle training http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=523 How do you manage at the speed of light? Deftly. You need speed and skill. If you were training for a high-speed race you would make sure your vehicle was in top condition. So too, for your body and mind. You would search for the “zone” to be at your best. What is the “zone” for your managing? You would train and practice. You have opportunity to do that each day. Why manage at the speed of light? Our world now requires it. The choice is manage there or burn out.

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=523 0 Are You Mindful? http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=518 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=518#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:53:49 +0000 Ann Vanino mindful stress healthier workday advantages harmonious happier habits’ http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=518 I just signed up for Zen Habits’ Mindful Eating program. Doing so, I started thinking about being mindful at work and what that means. It is about being fully in the present moment. Doing this in quiet, harmonious surroundings is an advantage. Doing this at work with the pace, interpersonal relationships, stress and physical environment is another thing. What are the advantages of being mindful at work? By being mindful, you bring your best to everything you do. By being mindful, you recognize early signs of stress, conflict, crisis and opportunity. You are healthier, happier, focused and more effective. How to start? Small steps. First, observe how mindful you are in the course of your workday. Answer the question, are you mindful. If there’s room for improvement, take one hour a day to practice mindfulness at work. See where it brings you and go from there.

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=518 0 Disrespect http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=515 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=515#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:42:39 +0000 Ann Vanino disrespect disregarded respect dignity manage intended evaluating treating http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=515 Respect for others is an essential element of good leadership that is often disregarded by those who manage. Respect demands honest and frequent communication, acting in a way that affirms others’ dignity, evaluating the effects of actions and decisions on those you manage and treating others as valuable partners

Why is respect so often disregarded? I think many managers are afraid of taking accountability for the choices they make and would rather not communicate or connect on an interpersonal level. Others forget the importance of the people who report to them. Others value other aspects of their business much more than people.

If you are disrespected at your work, even if only once, give this some thought. What is the disrespect communicating to you, whether intended by the other person or not? Is there something to speak up about? Is the organization the right one for you? Do not let disrespect grow. It erodes your sense of dignity and does you no good.

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=515 0 Spring http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=513 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=513#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:40:28 +0000 Ann Vanino wishing happiness renewal dreams create time http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=513 Time for renewal

Wishing for your happiness

Please do create your dreams

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=513 0 Do You Think for Yourself? http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=501 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=501#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:11:57 +0000 Ann Vanino thinking discourage reed imposes kinds resourceful unsure conclusions http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=501 There are all kinds of things in our society that discourage you from thinking for yourself-time pressures, conformity, not knowing what you need to do, desire to please, fear.  If you do not think for yourself, however, then where are you? You have to be able to set your own direction or you are like a reed in the wind. When you are unsure about something, take some time and be resourceful so you can come to your own conclusions. When someone imposes their thinking on you, or things go too fast and you don’t have the chance to think for yourself, let it be, but learn from it. If you let others do your thinking for you, your life isn’t your own, you are not leading and you soon won’t recognize your life. Think for yourself.

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=501 0 The Edge http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=499 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=499#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:10:36 +0000 Ann Vanino edge zone comfort willingly escort barnard edge” jack http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=499 I once worked with a great coach, Jack Barnard, who said he was “an escort to the edge”. He said his work with people was to bring them to the edge of their comfort zone, because it is at the edge of your comfort zone where change can occur. How often do you go to the edge of your comfort zone? Do you know where it is? Are you afraid to or do you go there willingly so you can change for the better?

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=499 0 What is Managing? http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=497 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=497#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:09:00 +0000 Ann Vanino managing keeping word listener coordinator endpoint figuring smoothly http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=497 I often use the word managing without reflecting on its meaning. It is such a well-used word in our society. What is managing? I think it is several things: keeping your eye on an endpoint and figuring out how you can reach it, leading others effectively so something can get done, keeping various pieces functioning smoothly, being a good listener and coordinator and often being  “all things to all people”. The next time you are managing, I invite you to reflect on what you are doing.

]]> http://movingforward.net/wp/?feed=rss2&p=497 0 Celebration http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=494 http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=494#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:36:08 +0000 Ann Vanino celebrate “acknowledgment” accomplished spirit guess called examples concept http://movingforward.net/wp/?p=494 In coaching we have a concept called “Acknowledgment” where you take the time to recognize what you have accomplished before you run on to the next thing. In that spirit, can you take a moment now to celebrate all you are and have become? My guess is that you have worked hard to be a leader, to grow as a person and to develop your skills. Right now, celebrate yourself and give yourself three examples of what you have created for your life. I celebrate you!

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