{"id":4156,"date":"2017-06-10T13:53:52","date_gmt":"2017-06-10T13:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspo.ie\/?p=4156"},"modified":"2021-02-17T17:26:54","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T17:26:54","slug":"101010-10-operate-in-the-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspo.ie\/101010-10-operate-in-the-now\/","title":{"rendered":"10\/10\/10: To thrive at Work, You MUST…."},"content":{"rendered":"

..Operate in the Now.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The final reason in the Inspo 10\/10\/10 series on why people thrive in their career relates to their ability to\u00a0perform ‘in the now’.\u00a0In his book,\u00a0\u201cIn Pursuit of Excellence<\/u><\/a>\u201d, Terry Orlick\u00a0cites how \u2018distraction control\u2019 is key to thriving in your career. In addition, Orlick states that those who ground themselves in the present manage daily\u00a0distractions effectively,\u00a0thus ensuring\u00a0that\u00a0quality permeates throughout their performance.<\/p>\n

What drives the ability to operate in the now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan well:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Those who operate in the now, and at their best, are effective planners. They have a great handle on their diary.\u00a0Which means they know what\u2019s ahead of them, what\u2019s required to perform well in each case and what time needs to be set aside to\u00a0ensure good work outcomes. Consequently, they can operate well and fully in the moment,\u00a0with the knowledge\u00a0that they\u00a0have themselves covered in every aspect of their work demands.<\/p>\n

Speak their mind smartly:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Those\u00a0effective at performing consistently well\u00a0are good at communicating. An underlying component to that is their ability of knowing what needs to be said. This comes from strong levels of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and a willingness to \u2018have the conversation\u2019. Speaking their mind smartly allows for things to be dealt with in the moment and focus to be retained on the job at hand.<\/p>\n

Get things done:<\/strong><\/p>\n

People operating in the now and at their best get things done. In this instance, \u2018things\u2019\u00a0particularly refer to tasks of necessity, as mentioned in last week’s blog<\/a>\u00a0on enjoying career successes. They are not particularly enjoyable. However, they are\u00a0necessary\u00a0and\u00a0must be done well as part of achieving career\u00a0goals. The following two\u00a0strategies are commonly used to get tasks of necessity done as efficiently as possible:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Get them\u00a0completed at the earliest available opportunity.<\/li>\n
  2. Set a slot aside in the diary to \u2018blitz\u2019 the tasks of necessity for that week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These two approaches miminise time and (wasted) energy given to tasks of necessity. In addition, they\u00a0optimise the energy, focus and performance levels in all others facets of their role.<\/p>\n

    Mindful working:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I see a growing number of those operating in the now adopting mindfulness<\/u><\/a> to enhance their performance. Mindfulness, primarily a meditative practice, enhances ability to live and act in the now. Simple steps, such as three-minute \u2018mindful breaks<\/u><\/a>\u2019, can positively contribute to living in the now. As well as\u00a0contributing to delivering the best possible outcomes in your work.<\/p>\n

    All of the above are doable. And all can enhance performance at work.<\/p>\n

    A goal for you is to plan your working week ahead, incorporating speaking your mind smartly, getting things done and mindful working,\u00a0to enable you to be as high-performing as possible.<\/p>\n

    You can\u00a0contact me directly at\u00a0john@inspo.ie for further\u00a0information on Inspo.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    ..Operate in the Now. The final reason in the Inspo 10\/10\/10 series on why people thrive in their career relates to their ability to\u00a0perform ‘in the now’.\u00a0In his book,\u00a0\u201cIn Pursuit of Excellence\u201d, Terry Orlick\u00a0cites how \u2018distraction control\u2019 is key to thriving in your career. 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