August 3, 2009
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"Have to" or "Get to" - Article
Free, LIVE Tele-seminar Event
Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity
Greetings!
On Monday, September 14th I will be hosting a free, LIVE tele-seminar on Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change. Details and RSVP are below. I hope you and your team make plans to join us!
- Jon
"Have to" or "Get to"
Who knew that two simple words could change one's mindset, perspective and approach to work and life? Just two words have the potential to enhance joy, productivity, performance and change a complaining voice to an appreciative heart.
So often we say things like, "I have to take the kids to practice." "I have to go to this meeting." "I have to finish this project." "I have to go to work today." "I have to take care of this customer." "I have to share this new information with my team." "I have to see my family this weekend."
We act as if we don't have a choice. As if we are imprisoned by a paycheck and the expectations of a world that forces us to do thing we don’t want to do. But in reality we do have a choice. We can choose our attitude and our actions. We can choose how we view our life and work. We can realize that every day is a gift. It’s not about what we have to do. It's about what we get to do.
We get to live this life while so many have left this world far too early. We get to drive in traffic while so many are too sick to drive a car. We get to go to a job while so many are unemployed. We get to raise our children even if they drive us nuts at times. :) We get to interact with our employees and customers and make a difference in their life. We get to use our gifts and talents to make a product or provide a service. We get to eat three meals a day while millions of people are starving. We get to work on projects, answer phone calls, serve customers, participate in meetings, design, create, share, sell, lead and suit up every day for the game of life.
Yes there will be challenges and life isn't easy but each day we wake up we get another opportunity to make today better than yesterday and tomorrow better than today. We get to uplift, inspire, encourage, and impact others. We get to live this life. Let's make the most of it by remembering that life is a gift not an obligation.
To read more about "Have to" or "Get to," read The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work.
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Stay Positive!
- Jon
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Free Tele-Seminar Event
The Shark and The Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change
Join us on Monday, September 14th, 2009 at 12:00pm Eastern Time for a special LIVE, FREE tele-seminar event with Jon Gordon. Empower your team to thrive during waves
 of change!
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The Shark and the Goldfish:
Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change.
Live tele-seminar will last approximately 30-45 minutes. A recording of the call will be sent to all who register and can be shared with others.
Now more than ever, change and uncertainty are a part of daily work and life. During changing times, it’s easy to worry, give up, and let fear paralyze you. However, you and your team have more control than you think you do, and how you handle change is your choice—the only choice that matters. You can allow the waves of change to crush you or you can learn to ride them to a successful future.
Based on his latest book, The Shark and the Goldfish, Jon will share a proven 4 step model packed with tips and strategies to help you and your team thrive during waves change.
Are you a Shark or a Goldfish? Join us September 14th and find out.
The No Complaining Rule:
Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work
 This book is a great tool to help individuals, organizations and teams identify and overcome the subtle negativity that can rob them from their success.
When sharing The No Complaining Rule with your team, it's important to make it clear that, despite the title, you're not calling them complainers but rather inviting them to help you create a positive culture that turns complaints and negative circumstances into positive solutions, innovations and successes.
Order copies of The No Complaining Rule where books are sold or at any of the online retailers below:
Amazon.com | BooksAMillion.com
BarnesAndNoble.com | Borders.com
"Every complaint represents an opportunity to turn something negative into a positive!" - Jon Gordon
Other No Complaining Rule Resources:
Video (Hilarious Short Clips)
Posters (Download, Print and Share)
5 Things to Do Instead of Complain
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