Do your people have clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations? If they don’t, it’s not just inefficient—it’s a recipe for predictable breakdowns. When people lack clarity about what they’re accountable for and how success is measured, they’re effectively operating in the dark.
Consider these common scenarios
Everyone walks around with stories about what they can’t do or won’t try. These narratives are usually based on limiting beliefs. Some of these beliefs stem from experiences they had years ago; others are concocted based on false assumptions strung together more recently.
In either case, these beliefs are toxic. When you do nothing about them, they can infiltrate other thoughts and create even more questions or doubts.<!–more->
One of my clients, who decided to change something related to her business process, went through this. It was a good and worthwhile decision that was necessary to continue to scale her company.
But she became nervous and worried that she had made the wrong decision. We talked through it, reinforcing the additional value that she was going to be able to offer. This validated her decision, and she’s since moved ahead beautifully.
When something pops into your head that sounds like one of these phrases, “I can’t raise my fees because….” or “I could never do…..” or “No way I could manage that….”, it’s time to question the underlying belief.
Be curious about it; don’t judge it. The closer you get to the root, the more likely you can see the underlying issue and make any necessary changes.
This may seem counterintuitive, but you also need to truly want to change your mindset. Why wouldn’t you change? Well, in many cases it’s because you’ve lived with it for so long that the change means breaking an imbedded habit.
It’s helpful to have someone with whom you can share this information. It can be an executive coach or a counselor or even a compassionate friend. The person needs to challenge your thinking, not judge you.
Pay attention to your self-talk and catch yourself in a moment where a limiting belief reveals itself. You’ll know what to do.
“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”
– Victor Hugo
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People are transitioning into 2026 with the usual array of resolutions, goals, and fresh perspectives. I hope you’ve taken time to reflect on your wishes for the year and have captured them in a way that will stay on your radar in the months ahead.
More than this, though, I’d like you to pay mindful attention to your aspirations as we enter this new year. Being mindful means that you’re aware and accepting of what is happening in the moment: your thoughts and feelings, the environment, the people around you….complete with no judgment.
Another year has flown by and we find ourselves leaving 2025 and entering 2026. I hope that last year met your expectations and you look back with satisfaction on your accomplishments.
But now is the season to think of the year ahead….your resolutions….your aspirations….your goals. If you’re a planner, you’ve probably already mapped out 2026 to guide your way. Even if planning isn’t your style, you’ve probably thought about what you want to accomplish in some fashion.