20個習慣讓你變身成功人士
第一個習慣:懂得做人
會做人,別人喜歡你,願意和你合作,才容易成事。怎麼讓別人喜歡自己呢?好的企業領導者都習慣于能真誠地欣賞他人的優點,對人誠實、正直、公正、和善和寬容,對其他人的生活、工作表示深切的關心與興趣。
※典型案例:臺灣著名企業家張忠謀在黑金橫行的社會大環境下依然從來不走後門、不走政商關係,更拒絕鑽法律漏洞,贏得企業界和民眾的極大尊重,官員也因此從來不敢故意刁難他的企業。
第二個習慣:善於決策
面對不斷變化的市場,企業經營方案總是不止一個,決策就是要對各種方案進行分析、比較,然後選擇一個最佳方案。企業領導者的價值在於“做正確的事情”,同時幫助各階層的主管“把事情做正確”。
※典型案例:四川長虹總裁倪潤峰1996年率先拿起價格武器將彩電大幅降價,從而確立國產彩電的主導地位,正是看准市場、果斷決策的典型。
第三個習慣:相信自己
成功的企業領導者都有很強的信心,他們既會在自己內心裏相信自己,也會在公眾面前表現出這種自信心。成功學的研究成果表明:成功的欲望是創造和擁有財富的源泉。
※典型案例:英特爾總裁葛洛夫認為“只有偏執狂才能生存”,堅持與自信成就了英特爾今天的偉業。
第四個習慣:明確目標
什麼是領導?什麼是領導力?世界級企管大師班尼士下了個定義:“創造一個令下屬追求的前景和目標,將它轉化為大家的行為,並完成或達到所追求的前景和目標。”企業領導者們知道,要使員工能奉獻於企業共同的遠景,就必須使目標深植於每一個員工的心中,必須和每個員工信守的價值觀相一致;否則,不可能激發這種熱情。
※典型案例:有“神奇教練”之稱的米盧蒂諾維奇已經創造紀錄,他所帶的每支隊伍都有一個明確的目標,就是打進世界盃的決賽圈。
第五個習慣:充滿熱忱
熱忱有時候比領導者的才能重要,若二者兼具,則天下無敵。產生持久的熱忱方法之一是定出一個目標,努力工作達到這個目標,而在達到這個目標之後,再定出另一個目標,再去努力達到。這樣做可以提供興奮和挑戰,如此就可以幫助個人維持熱忱而不墜。
第六個習慣:頑強精神
如果說有一種素質幾乎為所有的成功企業領導者所擁有的話那就是頑強精神。所謂頑強,並不是達到愚蠢地步的頑固,它是一種下決心要取得結果的精神。在管理實踐中,作為一個領導者,你手下的人都希望領導是一個不屈不撓的人。只有你的競爭對手希望你放棄這種精神。
第七個習慣:重視人才
企業最好的資產是人,企業領導者的美德在於挑選好的合作夥伴。充當伯樂,選一個適合的人,比選一個優秀的人來得重要。除了專業所必備的素質之外,他們找人要看3種東西:一是必須精力充沛。有精神、有氣派,這樣的人可以走長途,可以感染人,適應變動。二是要正直。考慮個人利益的同時,能夠考慮到公司的利益。三是要有智慧和膽識,有進行思考的能力和魄力。
※典型案例:“蕭何月下追韓信”、劉備“三顧茅廬”都是識人用人的經典例子。
第八個習慣:充分授權
人的精力是有限的,我們不可能一個人做所有的事。所以,作為一個企業領導必須學會把權力授予適當的人。授權的真正手段是要能夠給人以責任、賦予權力,並要保證有一個良好的報告反饋系統。
※典型案例:美國前總統里根是一個出名的放任主義者,他只關注最重要的事情,將其它事情交給手下得力的人去負責,自己因此可以經常去打球、度假,但並不妨礙他成為美國歷史上最偉大的總統之一。
第九個習慣:激勵團隊
組織起一個優秀的團隊,是一件非常艱難和重要的事情。激發起他們的熱情,挖掘出每一位團隊成員的聰明與潛力,並將他們協調起來,是成功的領導者必須具備的一種能力。一個企業領導人必須是一個能激發起員工動力的人。管理:主管魅力引導團隊發展。
第十個習慣:終生學習
衡量企業成功的尺度是創新能力,而創新來源於不斷的學習,不學習不讀書就沒有新思想,也就不會有新策略和正確的決策。孔子說:“朝聞道,夕死可矣。”正是終生學習的最佳寫照。
第十一個習慣:持續創新
當今世界正面臨著的一個非常嚴峻的現實是:如果你停步不前,你就會失去自己的立足之地。這一點對於任何領導或公司都是同樣的道理。如果你滿足於現狀,你就喪失了創新能力,而創新是人類發展的主要源泉。具有創新頭腦的人是不怕變革的。
※典型案例:耐克不斷改進自己的運動鞋,以適應人類行走和奔跑的需要;不斷尋找為當時年輕人所接受的明星作為代言人,希望永遠被認為是“酷”的代名詞,沒有持續創新,已有幾十年歷史的耐克就會被年輕一代拋棄。
第十二個習慣:架構關係
一個好的企業領導者習慣于架構關係。他們知道,關係已成為人際中個人成長、企業成事的重要條件與資源。關係就如同網絡,構架起人與人、群體與群體、企業與客戶、企業與企業之間的互動。為了企業的發展,任何一個領導者都缺少不了“關係管理”。
※典型案例:西方國家的大企業常常邀請其它大企業的管理者加入自己的董事會,不僅拓寬了眼界,而且在經營管理中會得到意想不到的助力。
第十三個習慣:抓住機會
每個人都被機會包圍著,但是機會只是在它們被看見時才存在,而且機會只有在被尋找時才會被看見,關鍵在於你如何認識機會,利用機會,抓住機會和創造這些機會。
第十四個習慣:有效溝通
鄰導者與被領導者之間的有效溝通,是管理藝術的精髓。比較完美的企業領導者習慣用約70%的時間與他人溝通,剩下30%左右的時間用於分析問題和處理相關事務。他們通過廣泛的溝通使員工成為一個公司事務的全面參與者。
第十五個習慣:經營未來
成功的企業領導人都懂得,未來是屬於那些今天就已經為之做好準備的人。他們用20%的時間去處理眼前那些大量的緊要事情,這只是為了眼前的生計;而把80%的時間留給那些較少但很重要的事情,抓住重點,這是為了未來。
第十六個習慣:贏得擁戴
一個企業領導人的夢想不管如何偉大,假如沒有擁戴者的認同與支持,夢想仍然只是夢想。要贏得擁戴者的首要任務就是:認同我們的擁戴者,並找出他們共同的渴望是什麼?假如說領導人需要具備什麼特殊天賦的話,那就是感受他人目的的能力。
第十七個習慣:勇於自製
具有高度的自製力是一種最難得的美德。熱忱是促使你採取行動的重要原動力,而自製力則是指引你行動方向的平衡輪。在管理活動實踐中,一個有能力管好別人的人不一定是一個好的領導者,只有那些有能力管好自己的人才能成功。
※典型案例:深圳萬科總裁王石1992年時針對一些房地產開發商低於40%的不做的暴利心態,提出萬科“高於25%的利潤不做”的口號,如今萬科還健康地活著,當年眾多追逐暴利的企業則大部分已死掉。
第十八個習慣:培養領導
最成功的領導者是那些把工作授權給別人去做的人,是把下屬培養為領導者的人,是把領導者變為變革者的人。
※典型案例:聯想集團董事長柳傳志培養了兩大少帥:楊元慶和郭為,使集團的事業後繼有人、基業長青。
第十九個習慣:注重家庭
比較完美的企業領導者常把家庭比作登山的後援營地。他們在籌備後援營地(家庭)上所花的時間,絕不能少於實際登山(幹事業)的時間,因為他們的生存、登山的高度,常常與後援營地是否牢固和存糧是否充足有關。這些企業領導者還懂得,全面的成功才算真正的成功,他們往往在幹事業的同時,能夠兼顧家庭,珍惜幸福的婚姻。
第二十個習慣:經營健康
許多立志要成功但最後壯志難酬的企業領導人,往往是因為不能戰勝一個最大的敵人,這個敵人就是自己不健康的身體。美國管理界流行著一個觀點:不會管理自己身體的人亦無資格管理他人,不會經營自己健康的人就不會經營自己的事業。
The Power of Professional Presence – 20 Basics For Career Advancement Posted on 25. Apr, 2009 posted by Bill in Employment News
Professional presence and image are cornerstones to career advancement and financial success. Studies show that 55% of other people’s perception of you is based on your visual appearance, 38% is based on your tone of voice, and 7% based on the words you use. These statistics prove that while sounding intelligent contributes to presenting a powerful image, other factors like appearance, nonverbal communication, proper etiquette and social graces are also key contributing factors.
Many social psychologists believe that you only have thirty seconds to make an impact on others. They claim that within the first 30 seconds of interaction, others assume your trustworthiness, level of education, job competence, ethnicity, sense of humor, and personality – largely based on what they see, and all before you open our mouth.
Whether you are an entry level employee who aspires to move up the ladder, or a manager seeking information to enhance your team’s grooming and appearance standards, consider these twenty basics.
1. Always take pride and care in your personal appearance, dress, and grooming. This is essential to presenting a professional image at all times, and a positive, lasting impression.
2. If your job requires you to wear a uniform, it should be well-maintained, clean, and pressed everyday. If your uniform is ripped, torn, or damaged, notify the proper individuals right away to have it repaired or replaced.
3. Shoes should always be polished and in good condition. For jobs requiring specific footwear, make it your priority to be in compliance to ensure uniformity.
4. Good hygiene is paramount to presenting a professional image. It goes without saying, bathe or shower, use deodorant, and brush your teeth daily. You never want to give off a body odor or breathe that is offensive to others.
5. Hair should always be clean, neat, and in a professional style. Ladies, if you have long hair it should be pulled back away from your face. Gentlemen, your hair should be trimmed at or above the standard collar line, unless otherwise specified by your company.
6. Gentlemen should be clean shaven at all times. Mustaches, if worn, should be neatly trimmed and not extend below the upper lip.
7. Ladies, make-up should be tastefully applied. Not excessive, especially eye-shadow and lipstick. Stay away from stark, glittery colors that may be distracting to others.
8. Keep your fingernails neatly trimmed, clean and moderate in length. Extreme decorations and length of nails can be distracting, so ladies should wear conservative shades of nail polish with little or no nail art or jewelry.
9. Remember, your name tag is a major part of your uniform. If required for your job, name tags should be worn on your left side, approximately 2-3 inches below your collarbone.
10. When it comes to jewelry, minimal is best. Depending on the business environment of your office anything more than one pair of earrings, one watch and/or bracelet, one necklace, and two rings may be considered excessive.
11. Body piercings and tattoos should be concealed and not visible while at work, unless otherwise specified based on your work environment.
12. Colognes and perfume should be used conservatively. Keep in mind some people have allergies that could be easy aggravated by your cologne or perfume smell.
13. Always be mindful of your undergarments. They should never to visible, even through your uniform.
14. Chewing gum at work is unprofessional. Instead carry mints to ensure your breath is never offensive to others.
15. Smile when talking on the telephone. Your voice will sound more pleasant, alert, and receptive to what the other person is saying.
16. Be mindful of your body language. Standing alert, a genuine smile, positive eye contact, and a firm handshake all contribute to presenting a welcoming and confident professional image.
17. The use of profanity at work is never acceptable, especially in the presence of customers, clients, and guests. Keep in mind, what you say and how you say it can immediately diminish your perception and respect within the work place.
18. Practice proper table manners, especially when attending social events for work. Remember, all eyes are on you, and in many cases judging your professionalism, even as you take a second to eat a bite of food or to sip a beverage.
19. Use proper grammar and vocabulary when conversing with customers, clients, and co-workers. Conservation is a great way to build positive, lasting business relationships. Never dominate a conversation, but be mindful to listen more to ensure you understand the other person’s perspective and leave them with a feeling of being valued and heard.
20. Be an ambassador of your company, in and outside of the workplace. Always speak positively. Avoid gossip and negativity by immediately addressing workplace issues and concerns with the appropriate person.
Bottom-line, your ability to be promoted and move up the corporate ladder is just as reliant on presenting a professional image, as it is on being technically competent to do the job. So if image is an issue that may be holding you back, start working on it today!
Theo Gilbert-Jamison is CEO of Performance Solutions by Design, a global performance consulting firm that caters to luxury and premium brands with an emphasis on transforming organizational culture. She is also the author of two books, The Six Principles of Service Excellence (2005), and The Leadership Book of Numbers, Volume I (2008). As the creative force behind Performance Solutions by Design, Theo is a highly sought after speaker and consultant to CEOs and senior executives in high profile organizations.
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