How To Get Promoted

A study at Stanford Business School examined the qualities that companies look for in promoting young managers toward senior executive positions, particularly the position of Chief Executive Officer.

The study concluded that the two most important qualities required for great success were, first, the ability to put together and function as part of a team. Since all work is ultimately done by teams, and the managers' output is the output of the team, the ability to select team members, set objectives, delegate responsibility and finally, get the job done, was central to success in management.

The second quality was found to be the ability to function well under pressure, especially in a crisis. Keeping your cool in a crisis means to practice patience and self-control under difficult or disappointing circumstances.

Christine Watson christine@marquetteturner.com.au

Kick Your 2008 Goals

Many of us are probably thinking about what we could have or should have done differently last year.

What worked, what didn’t and what we now want to do that is different from last year. Typically we all want to be more financially successful, happier and healthier. Often we look at the possibilities of starting a business or seeking a new job.

Most friends will encourage you in your decisions. Others may offer their thoughts and opinions.

Before making any decisions about the changes you are about to make, always remember to explore every opportunity and obtain as much information as you can, talk to as many people as you can and be open to all ideas.

Friends can be and are often well meaning, however, remember they have no emotional or financial involvement. Marquette Turner advises you to focus on what you want to achieve then listen to yourself - trust your inner voice - it is usually right.

Christine Watson

christine@marquetteturner.com.au

Be Your Own Best Friend

Many people believe they are “what they do”. We are made up of a combination of “ingredients” that is who we are – unique and remarkable and different from anyone else.

We have all shared a variety of experiences which have been negative as well as positive. We have all been educated and learned from the varying work and activities we have involved ourselves in, as well as the people we deal with daily. We are also made up by how we treat ourselves.

Did you know that we speak to ourselves all the time. Some days we can direct around 20,000 words at ourselves and most of these words are negative words. We tend to feed our minds with negative dialogue. How long do you think you would keep a friend if this is how you spoke to them all the time?

Marquette Turner is here to remind you that you are your own best friend, so talk nicely to yourself. Say kind things to yourself about yourself. Believe in you. You will be amazed at the difference it makes to the person you know best – you.

Christine Watson
christine@marquetteturner.com.au