Transferable skills or life enhancing skills?

So after my first blogging experience -when I grow up I want to be… (I am so glad I got this job with all the new things I have learned!!) I started thinking, if the strategies for job search and dating aren’t so different are the strategies you need for reaching the peak of your professional and personal life that far apart? It seems, not really! Transferable is the word regularly used in training for mindsets and skills we can take to lots of situations, however, that should really be life enhancing skills.

So, here’s 5 to get you started!! More to follow another day…

Listening and hearing – remember there is a difference between listening and hearing, how often are we listening to a conversation but not hearing what is being said? Stay focused and maintain eye-contact you will be amazed and what you learn along the way. We have all had the “you’re not listening to me”/“stop nagging” conversation at some point and the talking at cross purposes situation at work! (right now you are all smiling to yourself because you know I am right!!!)
Set an example – Be the change you want to see in the world said Ghandi. He had a valid point, Inspire people with your example of living the life you love and making things happen! Watch the work rate increase and your relationships improve!
Learn by example – It’s never too late to learn! We have all seen the inspirational people that are out there and all have a person that we admire for overcoming barriers, re-building their life after trauma or being where we want to be. Humbling – often, inspiring – absolutely, motivating – if you let it and follow their lead in mindset, strategy, focus and determination!
Be emotionally Intelligent – learn to evaluate your own emotions and reactions in situations. Emotional intelligence means recognizing emotions and acting on them in a reflective and rational manner. It involves self-awareness, empathy, and self-restraint. Take control of your emotions and watch the improvements in your work and personal relationships!
Mind over matter – If you believe you can or you can’t you are probably right! A great phrase and totally true! Whether it is in sport, at work or in your relationships what you think you can do is almost certainly what you will achieve. But believe you can go further and push yourself to do it and you will soon discover that the only thing stopping you is YOU! Change your inner voice from “I will never be able to do that” to “I am going to do that” have the belief and watch the results!!

Add your comments with any other ones that you think will take people to where they want to be in life!
 

Posted by Kate Sutherland on 22 January 2010 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Training employability

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