Jim Morris has been leading and working in purpose-driven organizations his entire career. Jim now works with leaders to develop and hone their inclusion skills, while helping their organizations make sure their work sticks at a systemic level. He facilitates, speaks, and writes extensively on the topic, and delivers workshops and keynotes to corporate audiences globally.

Upon enjoying a walk on a wooded path, the question, do you heed observations, came to mind. The beauty of the varying trees and plants pointing upward to the sky had me equating it to the business question, do you embrace diversity?

Success requires that we diligently improve our efforts and raises the question, ‘are you enthusiastic about work?’ No matter the complexity of our work, without enthusiasm or the desire to do well, it is likely that our endeavors will prove mediocre. The mediocrity becomes a downward cycle providing little satisfaction while adding to the reluctance to show up. It’s best to admit to feeling defeat to be able to create a new plan for climbing upward.

Some days require so much of us that the question becomes, do you prioritize tasks versus projects? A process that works well for your natural way is necessary to build a reputation of excellence and grow a loyal clientele.

An early morning friendly conversation brought up the topic of some people being rude regardless of the type of conversation. One person recently admitted that the thought of taking a firm stand with clients for what she believes intimidates her, even though she knows she is correct according to the law. The dilemma of the situation begs the question, does one continue to appease the client or walk away to find another?

Becoming aware of the better strategies to use in our work becomes the right time to consider combining disciplines to improve results. The reason for combining the varying business disciplines is that our effort becomes far more robust and attracts a more substantial audience.

Most of us are taught in childhood that to proceed, we need permission, but is permission necessary to achieve success? Perhaps the question opens the proverbial ‘can of worms,’ but the answer is worthy of exploration.

It’s normal to face stress on Monday morning; it is best to recall that a new week can bring new results. The past is gone, with the future ahead of us but with one exception. Our one success strategy for moving forward is to realize and embrace the lessons we learned from the previous week’s mishaps to move forward on a more even footing.

An announcement about an upcoming cultural cuisine event raises the question for personal and corporate affairs, ‘Is inclusivity on your menu?’ Those who enjoy tasting varying cuisines, traveling, and speaking with people locally and from afar will doubtlessly have a blast at the event! The community residents will honor their homeland at the event by showcasing the food they enjoy most.

Many become so focused on their goals to advance that they do not realize communications influence and sell on our behalf. Additionally, communications vary in ways that most do not consider. It is necessary to be aware of our body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

Although the above may sound strange, it is worthy of consideration for advancement, especially if meeting goals are not in one’s future. All communication elements influence and sell on our behalf. Whether you lead a large corporation, are a manager for a team of people, or attempting to sell an idea to your team(s), a company, or an individual, it is essential to be aware of all the elements.

Our collaborative blog speaks to our changing work environment(s) providing insights for ‘Promoting diversity in your workplace.’ Workplace diversity is a hot topic nowadays. Increasing numbers of people are becoming more socially aware.

From day one on the job as an employee or upon approaching a prospective client, it is helpful and necessary to focus on building professional relationships with the people you meet. Being remote or in the office as an employee, it may seem trickier to be consistently professional than someone who focuses their attention on their clientele. Yet, there is always room for improvement for most. It is essential to become familiar in a professional and friendly manner with co-workers.

Starting a business may seem like a dream come true, but even though it is, there is a lot to take care of before you open. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of new businesses fail in the first two years of operation. Why? Well, probably because of the rookie mistakes at the beginning of building and opening their business. If you are one of those entrepreneurs that want to start a company that will see success, there are things you have to know before you engage in this task. So, here are several mistakes to avoid and things to pay special attention to when starting your business.

Being open to new ideas to experience better outcomes is necessary in our evolving world. Discipline and structure are requirements for building a successful business and developing teams to help the effort. The same holds for entrepreneurship or any endeavor where we want to achieve feeling successful.

You may be startled by the question, ‘Do you realize the benefits of self-doubt?’ How can there be a benefit when it typically drags one down with the desire to quit? Believe it or not,

‘Downtime often leads to uptime and new adventures!

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Entrepreneurship may not be for everyone, yet it may be helpful to consider the ideas behind the question, do you embrace the entrepreneurial mindset? Entrepreneurs are more willing to embrace risk for quicker and better advancement. Of course, not everything works out to our expectations. Sadly, on occasion, it’s possible to be taken in by a scam. Accordingly, the insights below are for your consideration as you move forward in your career of choice.

When we look deep within to reflect on how far we have come on our journey, the challenging question arises, ‘Are You Willing to Portray Being You?’ Often the idea of writing a book or sharing our story via another medium comes to mind. For many, the initial thought is to share lessons learned along the way and how others may avoid them by reading or listening to the words of wisdom from our unique experiences under consideration for sharing.