Know how you function

People who succeed make it a personal objective to grow; and being clear about who they are. Here are some standard processes you must understand about the way you function. The way you:

Think:

The way you think is one of the most powerful tools available to you and one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to turn your mind into a dumping ground for negativity. Focus and reframe your thoughts to the positive.

Speak:

Some talk and people are blessed, others do and tempers run high. Let what comes out of your mouth be positive, measured and considered. There’s nothing to be gained from rubbing people the wrong way or having people tune you out every time you start to speak.

Learn:

The ability to learn fast is a basic requirement for today’s workplace. People learn differently and knowing your style helps you to imbibe knowledge quickly. If your organisation can’t afford to send you for that workshop you want but prepared to teach you on the job, be open to that learning.

Teach:

Part of being successful is not only learning from others but teaching others too. Don’t try to teach others based on the way you like to be taught. Some like to be taught step by step, others like to learn by trial and error.

Question

: Achievers have opinions, they speak up responsibly, they find solutions and question in a smart manner the way things are done and how they can improve things. A curious mind is a good thing; but translating that into intelligent questioning is skill that is worth learning.

Connect:

Have a sense of who you are so that you don’t lose yourself in trying to please everyone. Connecting isn’t a matter of being the life of the party or aiming to be everybody’s friend. Connecting is being aware of the dynamics in any given situation and environment and engaging in a way that is effective and moves things forward.

Now take action:

How do you best learn?