“Your entire life changes the day that you decide you will no longer accept mediocrity for yourself.”
Hal Elrod
Coaching Tip for the Week:
Two years ago, one of my coaching clients focused on becoming a stronger, more confident leader. “I don’t want to just be a good leader,” she shared. “Ten years from now, I want people to say, ‘She was the best leader I ever had.'”
What was getting in her way? Tolerations. Status quo. Doing what was expected rather than stepping out of the box and exploring new paths. All of this drew her to coaching.
Interestingly, she started seeing how she was ‘tolerating’ and accepting status quo in other areas of her life, too. From her ragged kitchen towels to a file cabinet that was always jammed to not speaking up when she needed to, she started to see how mediocrity was impacting her work, leadership, and life.
This week, make note of your tolerations. What are you allowing in your work and life that bothers you? It could be as small as a loose button on a favorite coat or chipped paint on the bathroom wall; or it could be a detrimental habit or a difficult relationship.
Pull out a clipboard, grab a pen and some paper, and start making a list. Walk through your home or workspace, mentally walk through your day, and jot down everything you are currently tolerating but would like to improve or upgrade.
Then, starting with the easy ones, begin taking action.
It’s been said we average 60 or more tolerations. Start cleaning them up and strive for excellence, beauty, and joy in all areas of your work, leadership, and life!
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Dr. Christi Hegstad coaches you to live, work, and lead with meaning and purpose!
A certified and award-winning coach, author, and speaker, Christi is a recognized leadership and professional development expert. She has received such honors as NAWBO Iowa Business Owner of the Year, Forty Under 40, Forbes Coaches Council, and is current president of ICF Iowa. She is a frequently sought-after speaker and writes regularly for The Huffington Post, Des Moines Business Record, ICF, and more.
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