~Albert Einstein

1) High-performance organizations are characterized by outstanding financial performance. These stellar financial reports are an indication that best practices are embedded throughout the organization. What is the secret weapon that successful executives deploy that enables them to drive excellent performance throughout the entire organization?

2) Recent studies have proven that superior human capital management practices actually drive financial results. Properly utilized, the workforce can become an organization’s greatest secret weapon. And the rewards of doing so include meeting ever-changing short-term objectives, consistently beating the competition, and, ultimately, achieving the annual goals.

3) The most critical step is aligning the workforce to corporate goals. When corporate goals are cascaded from the top down to each individual employee, it must be crystal clear to the employee exactly how he or she contributes to the attainment of the goals, and the steps that should be taken to further them.

* Leveraging the workforce. People are Your #1 Asset.

A constant state of fatigue can cost you if you do not get it under control:

* You may miss a great opportunity.
* You may have a bad attitude.
* Your performance may be limited.
* You may not be able to fight off illness.

It is common for everyone to experience fatigue, but if you were thinking “Hey! That is me…” to any of the above statements, you not only have the physician fatigue (involving your body), but you probably have emotional fatigue (involving your mind). Emotional fatigue is very common and is caused by worry, frustration, stress, unreal expectations and many other negative things.
And unlike physical fatigue, it cannot be cured by getting some extra rest.

Below are Five Energizers That Work as documented by Rick Warren
that will help with emotional fatigue.

1. A Clear Conscience: Guilt always depletes emotional energy.

2. A New Perspective: Try looking at things from a different viewpoint. You may not be able to control the circumstance, but you can control how you handle it.

3. A Challenging Purpose: Find a new dream or goal that inspires you.

4. A Supportive Team: Hang around people with high energy and encouraging people. Soar with the eagles instead of running with the turkeys.

5. Plug into a higher power: Find somewhere where you can get your emotional battery recharged.
Do you feel any of the Monday Blues? If so, what can you do differently?

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The 12 Absolutely Unbreakable
Laws of Leadership
by Brian Tracy

1. The Law of Integrity: Great business leadership is characterized by honesty, truthfulness and straight dealing with every person, under all circumstances.
2. The Law of Courage: The ability to make decisions and act boldly in the face of setbacks and adversity is the key to greatness in leadership.
3. The Law of Realism: Leaders deal with the world as it is, not as they wish it would be.
4. The Law of Power: Power gravitates to the person who can use it most effectively to get the desired results.
5. The Law of Ambition: Leaders have an intense desire to lead; they have a clear vision of a better future, which they are determined to realize.
6. The Law of Optimism: The true leader radiates the confidence that all difficulties can be overcome and all goals can be attained.
7. The Law of Empathy: Leaders are sensitive to and aware of the needs, feelings and motivations of their people.
8. The Law of Resilience: Leaders bounce back from the inevitable setbacks, disappointments and temporary failures experienced in the attainment of any worthwhile goal.
9. The Law of Independence: Leaders know who they are, what they believe in and they think for themselves.
10. The Law of Emotional Maturity: Leaders are calm, cool and controlled in the face of problems, difficulties and adversity.
11. The Law of Excellence: Leaders are committed to excellent performance of the business task and to continuous improvement.
12. The Law of Foresight: Leaders have the ability to predict and anticipate the future.

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Are you a leader? Are you looking to bring on a leader in your organization? Consider this short list of important qualities:

1. A leader is always full of praise.

2. A leader learns to use the phrases “thank you” and “please” on the way to the top.

3. A leader is always growing.

4. A leader is possessed with dreams.

5. A leader launches forth before success is certain.

6. A leader is not afraid of confrontation.

7. A leader talks about their own mistakes before talking about someone else’s

8. A leader is a person of honesty and integrity.

9. A leader has a good name.

10. A leader makes others better.

11. A leader is quick to praise and encourage the smallest amount of improvement.

12. A leader is genuinely interested in others.

13. A leader looks for opportunities to find someone doing something right.

14. A leader takes others up with them.

15. A leader responds to their own failures and acknowledges them before others have to discover and reveal them.

16. A leader never allows murmuring—from themself or others.

17. A leader is specific in what they expect.

18. A leader holds accountable those who work with him or her.

19. A leader does what is right rather than what is popular.

20. A leader is a servant.

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Far less than 1% of golfers ever make it to the professional level. Once the players have reached that stage, success is determined as much from their mental ability as physical.

Recently a well respected golf professional was quoted to say, “At all costs, protect your confidence”

What great words. Not just to apply in sports, but in all areas of your life.

A study from UCLA showed that 73% of our “self talk” each day is negative.

Protect your confidence today, and push for the positive. Each time you resist the temptation to give up; your endurance will become stronger.

Have a great day,
Randy Sims

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Becoming emotionally engaged on the job…. The Workforce “Engagement Gap”

A study of workers in 19 countries shows that only 21 percent of workers are “engaged” in their work.

The study by Towers Perrin, a consulting firm, indicates that workers in the U.S. rank fourth among other countries in levels of emotional connection with their company. Stating 29 percent of U.S. workers are connected.

In addition to that 29 percent in the U.S., another 43 percent were classed as “enrolled” or on their way to becoming engaged in their work.

While focusing on customers was a key driver of engagement, being aware of what they need to do to add value and being willing to do it were big factors in job satisfaction. Compensation was less of a driver than was the feeling that the company was interested in their well-being.

Other factors included the opportunity to improve skills, career advancement opportunities, having challenging work assignments, and having input into department decisions.

A good relationship with the boss was important, as was working for an organization that solved customer problems and was socially responsible.

The study also revealed that an increase in levels of “engaged employees” equates stronger financial performance of those companies..

Sims Executive Search Inc.
(Direct Hire, Contract Recruiting & Consulting Services)

Randy Sims-President
Randy@SimsSearch.com
www.SimsSearch.com

- Dale Carnegie

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In 2007 the young Irishman, Padraig Harrington, stood on the 18th hole of one of the most admired golf tournaments of all time, the Open Championship (British Open).

He had all but won the tournament and what would be his first major golf victory. Teeing off with a two stroke lead made it seem this wonderful victory was clinched.

~ Until the unimaginable happened.

Not only his first shot, but also the one following found the water. I remember being glued to the television waiting to see if he’d be able to keep his composure. Padraig refused to go down without a fight and finished as strong as he could and somehow ended up with a tie. The playoff was victorious and he went on to win his first ever major golf tournament. And even more amazing, won two out of four of the major events this year.

I believe that as he was taking his second penalty last year, he had about 30 seconds to make up his mind. Thirty seconds to decide to stay in the game and finish strong, or throw in the towel. He made the right decision and reaped the rewards.

Finish strong, and have a great rest of the year!

Randy Sims
Randy@SimsSearch.com

10 Ways to Have a Better Day Today
by Geno Stampora

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Wake up 30 Minutes Early.
Get up 30 minutes before the alarm goes off and take the first half hour for yourself. Once you get busy and into the day there never seems to be the time for yourself. Take this time to plan getting the most from the day.

Read, Listen, or Watch Something Uplifting.
Make this a daily habit. Get out of starting the day with no mental food. A great day does not begin with the news or the paper, it begins with ideas or energy that will propel you through the day. What you first hear will stay with you throughout the day.

Eat a Good Breakfast to Start You Off Right.
Get something good into your body to wake it up and get it going. Think about the energy you will need to perform. Everyday we run a marathon. What would you need to eat and drink to win it.

Choose Your Winning Attitude.
There is enough to go wrong without sabotaging yourself. Your attitude is a choice you make. Don’t let it come between you and your success. Be careful to keep it positive all day long.

Be Aware of What They are Telling You.
The people around us have a profound effect on how we get through life. Our closest friends and family are our greatest environmental influences. Make sure you have the best advisors you can find.

Make the Most of What You Do.
When you get to your work, make it the best place to be. Most people go to work and never think about work while they are there. Focus on your contribution. What would it be like if you were not around. Strive to give a 100% each and every day.

Always Remember that People are Listening.
Make a point of talking well of others. Wish others the best in life. What goes around does come around. Don’t talk negative about anyone. Try to understand their circumstances Practice being a support system to your friends and family. They need you.

Be Honest and Fair to Others.
It does make a difference. What you give to others is usually what you get from others. Practice integrity that people can see and feel. Be aware of what you say. Learn to walk your talk at all times. The more people trust you, the more of their time they will trust with you.

Pace Your Energy to Last All Day.
Be careful of bursts of energy. Pace your energy throughout the day. If you get to crazy early in the day, you will reach a point of exhaustion before the day is over. By planning your entire day before you begin, you will have what you need. You’ve heard the old saying “look alive.”

Get in Bed Early and Study for the Future.
I have a friend who keeps a journal at his bedside. Every night he writes what he learned new on that day. The only way to keep one step above the masses is to learn new ways to do things. Develop the habit of reading a work or personal development book before you go to sleep. Reading for 30 minutes a day is like a year of college. You can’t succeed if you don’t read. Remember throughout your day that life is what we make it, day by day. Practice having the best day ever. It adds up to a great life.

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Have a Great Day!

So often we need to have an attitude like Thomas Edison, because if he would have given up, we might all be sitting in the dark right now.

It is easy to let things scare you: defeat, criticism, the economy…… but we all must keep pushing ahead, giving it our all, and doing what is right.

Because so often out of the difficulties or hard times can come something great and something beautiful.

Just like this Lone Cypress, over 250 years old and still prevailing on its rocky perch.