Expectations drive most of our decisions and actions. They're
the key power source that pushes us to a future in which we out-think and
out-perform our competition. Problem is, hardly anyone strikes the right
balance with expectations.
We shoot too high, we aim too low. The good news is: it doesn't have to be that
way, says award-winning author Connie Podesta in her new book, 10 Ways to Stand
Out From the Crowd
"Meeting expectations makes a huge difference in your level of
satisfaction and feelings of success," says Podesta. "And that is
exactly why understanding, managing, and creating realistic expectations are
vital to stand out success."
Take a closer look at the three vital steps of expectations - Understanding,
Managing, and Creating:
* Understanding: Do not base expectations on feelings, desires, thoughts,
beliefs, attitudes or wishful thinking. Instead, think in terms of rational
thought. Facts and figures. What works and what doesn't.
* Managing: In order to stand out from the crowd in a positive way, it's vital
to manage expectations in a way that emits the following elements, says
Podesta, who offers more STAND OUT STRATEGIES at:
o Positivity
o Confident communication
o Willingness to pay dues and update skills
o Doing things before asked
o And making the best use of time at work
* Creation: Never forget that whatever we believe, think, feel or expect will
happen... often comes true. That's how powerful thoughts are when creating
expectations. If one believes the worst is going to happen, it probably will.
So even in the middle of crisis, the best bet is to aim for the best possible
results.
"You can achieve balanced expectations with determination, hard work,
concentrated effort, and a strong belief in your ability to change results for
the better," says Podesta. (More of her strategies for improving business
and personal relationships can be found on YouTube - Re-Define Your
Relationships, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mIxMh9fTXg ).
"Remember," says Podesta, "the place you land between expecting
the worst and expecting the best will change how you feel and act from that
moment on. It's crucial to make the right choice."
About Connie Podesta:
Connie Podesta brings new meaning to the term "powerhouse". With
quick wit and extraordinary insight, she makes people both laugh and think. She
compels both audience members and readers alike to create action plans that
build strong foundations and even stronger futures. She cuts to the basics,
giving people reliable, repeatable success strategies that make change feel
more like opportunity than obstacle. Podesta is an important, game-changing
addition to any corporate event.
Contact:
Teresa Biehl
Vice President Marketing
Connie Podesta Seminars
3308 Preston Road
Ste. 350-119
Plano, TX 75093
972.596.5501
