Will You Thrive or Falter in 2012?
January 3, 2012
At the end of every year people make resolutions. Then at the start of the new year most of these well intended resolutions disappear at a rapid pace. Within six weeks (based on new gym membership sign up statistics) as we head into February, the upbeat “new year, new start” level of energy wanes and will peter out…
Rather than sending your thoughts to the bottom of the sea while you read my blog, how about staying afloat and riding the waves of success throughout 2012 instead? Surf’s up!
Taking time off over the Christmas break is nourishment for your body and soul. It’s a chance to unwind and to enjoy the simple things in life; family, friends and you. This time gives you an ideal opportunity to recharge your batteries and to return with new energy and verve. No doubt this adds power to the “in the moment” new year resolution planning? A big lead up then all too soon you’ve run out of puff.
So are you someone who has set realistic goals with clear objectives for yourself or your business? Will you stay on track to make sure you remain focused and reach your goals? What about the business owner who employs a team of people? What will you and your team do (maybe differently?) in 2012 to achieve your business goals? Will your business falter or thrive?
Who will falter? Every business faces challenges. Challenges provide us with an opportunity to change, to edit and to amend what we do and how we do it. Face your challenges with a positive and open attitude and you will learn and improve. Fail to alter the course you may be heading on, by burying your head in the sand or by ignoring simple alternatives, and you will falter. Don’t neglect performance improvement and be open to and learn to accept that change is a good thing.
How can you thrive in 2012? With innovation, collaboration and empowerment. Be original with your ideas. Make your concepts stand out. See them through the eyes and needs of your market. Make better use of the connections you have made. Strengthen young associations and build a positive group of reliable, key people who can grow with you. Empower yourself and your people. Encourage responsibility for actions and outcomes.
“Drive to thrive, but fail to alter and you will falter”
Gail Gibson
