Self-Management

Self-management describes a person’s ability to manage and control their feelings, thoughts, and actions. Self-management is an important part of personal development, and is critical to maintaining high productivity. The better someone can self-manage, the more they will attend to achieve at work and in life.

Some people view self-management as just another “soft skill,” but its implications to individual performance are too large to be ignored. As performance consultants, we understand the high correlation between self-management ability and success – and we’re here to help you achieve your goals by developing this skill to the fullest.

29 02, 2016

15 Career Aptitude Tests To Boost Your Job Hunt

By |2016-11-18T19:44:53-06:00February 29th, 2016|Categories: DISC, Self-Management|Tags: , , , , , , |1 Comment

A career aptitude test helps you find the perfect job It's no surprise that a lot of job seekers are starting to take their job search to the next level by taking career aptitude tests. A career aptitude test is a quiz or assessment which helps job seekers with their job search. These days, many employers use pre-employment [...]

8 01, 2016

The Secret to Happiness: Great Relationships

By |2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00January 8th, 2016|Categories: Executive Coaching, Self-Management|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Cracking the Code to Happiness and Health We all strive for happiness, fulfillment, and meaning in life. But what actually keeps us happy and healthy as we walk through life? The secret is simple: great relationships with other people. This conclusion stems from a 75-year study on adult development directed by psychiatrist Robert Waldinger. The [...]

28 12, 2015

How to reduce stress in the workplace

By |2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00December 28th, 2015|Categories: Self-Management, Team Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Stress in the workplace is bad news for everyone. By everyone, that includes those within the organization and those on the outside as well. Customers, suppliers, and even random visitors will experience some of the negative effects of stress that affects staff. It can drive away customers, tarnish the organization’s reputation, and lead to high [...]

21 12, 2015

DISC and Understanding your own Behavior

By |2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00December 21st, 2015|Categories: DISC, Executive Coaching, Self-Management|Tags: , , , , , , , |1 Comment

DISC does wonders for self-improvement. It is absolutely necessary to understand your own behavior before you can start to communicate effectively with others. The whole premise of DISC is to allow you to understand your behavior and tendencies easily. As mentioned in a previous post, self-awareness is key to become successful as a leader and [...]

7 12, 2015

The Dangers of Neglecting Self-awareness

By |2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00December 7th, 2015|Categories: Executive Coaching, Self-Management|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Neglecting self-awareness is a major mistake for anyone to make. It diminishes one’s influence on others and is a sign of low emotional intelligence. While it is disadvantageous for anyone to lack self-awareness, it is especially important for managers and executives to prevent themselves from losing their sense of self-awareness. Often a lack of self-awareness [...]

23 11, 2015

Communication mistakes managers make

By |2016-11-18T19:44:54-06:00November 23rd, 2015|Categories: Executive Coaching, Self-Management|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Communication skills often define the success or failure of a manager. It sets them apart from the average person and gives them the right to lead others. Great managers are constantly on a lifelong mission to develop and improve communications skills and habits. They know that there is no endpoint in the journey of increasing [...]

16 10, 2015

Personal Accountability: The Most Important Job Skill

By |2016-11-18T19:44:55-06:00October 16th, 2015|Categories: Employee Selection, Self-Management, Team Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Recently our partner organization's chairman, Bill Bonstetter, wrote a great brief on the importance of personal accountability. In Bill's words, "If you hire for one skill and one skill alone, please let it be this: personal accountability." What is personal accountability? Personal accountability can be defined as taking ownership of one's thoughts, behaviors, actions, and performance. [...]