Sound Wisdom Blog
Do It Today: How to Not Let Procrastination Get in Your Way by Adrean Turner
You’ve heard the saying “Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?” That quote is attributed to Aaron Burr, the vice president of Thomas Jefferson, who’s quoted as saying the opposite: “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” That speaks volumes of the differences of these two men.
Expand Your Comfort Zone by Adrean Turner
Comfort zones can become cages.
I was working on a client project that was a gateway to other awesome opportunities. And quite frankly, I was doing something I’d never done before. Naturally, negative thoughts started to crowd my mind. To fight back, I remembered the last time I experienced something like this. I told myself, “This isn’t your first challenge, and it won’t be the last. You’ve been down this road before, and you always pull through.” And true to form, the right people showed up. I found the proper tools. I learned along the way. Things literally fell into place.
Three Leadership Tips for African American Women by Adrean Turner
It’s no secret. Numerous studies including the “The Women’s Leadership Gap” reveal that women lag substantially behind men when it comes to their representation in leadership positions. This is in spite of research that women score higher than men in most leadership skills. The statistics are even bleaker for women of color. It is said that African American women face the “concrete wall,” which is more difficult to penetrate than the glass ceiling.
Yet, despite daunting revelations of fewer role models for African American women and more restricted pathways, achieving and maintaining success as a leader is possible. Here are 3 tips to enhance your visibility and excel.
Eight Ways to Build Trust and Credibility by Adrean Turner
Do you remember playing the “TRUST” game as a child? Shaking and holding your breath, you stood in front of someone and hoped that when you fell backward they would catch you and not let you fall to the ground. It was nerve-wracking to let go and rely on them to keep you from getting hurt. But after they caught you the first time, you were more willing to lean back again and again without fear. That’s because they had earned your trust.
Three Self-Assertiveness Strategies to Gain More Power and Influence by Adrean Turner
During my tenure as a corporate employee in the manufacturing division of a Fortune 500 company, I was often the only female in team meetings. I knew that speaking up and communicating ideas effectively were important for my success. I could never become a member of the “good ol’ boys club,” but I could influence their respect for me and their perception of my contributions to organizational goals.
Change Your Habits with Three Simple Steps by Adrean Turner
Are you spending more time on the Internet and not enough time dreaming or actually “living” your life? Do you shop more and save less? Perhaps you struggle to see the glass as refillable. Bad habits are the easiest to identify because we typically feel guilty either during or after them.
Five Solutions to Get Unstuck and Gain Fulfillment by Adrean Turner
My grandmother used to say, “Just because you’re moving doesn’t mean that you’re going anywhere.” She then remarked, as she was sitting in a rocking chair, “You see, I’m in motion, but my position isn’t changing.” That is often the case for most individuals who find themselves dissatisfied in the workplace or their home lives. They are “doing things” but not accomplishing goals that enable them to move forward. Do you wonder why it is that our lives rarely change, even when we’re miserable?
8 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills by Adrean Turner
Today’s organizations are struggling to recruit and retain valuable employees. Employee engagement is less than 30 percent in most industries.
A leader is NOT born. A leader is created, and the whole process starts inside the most dangerous place you’ll ever encounter—your own mind. How can you become a strong leader who inspires others, drives people toward excellence, holds people accountable, and instills a sense of trust? Learning what makes a great leader is your first step.