As I reflected on my own year, these are the three biggest things that I've learned.
1. Focus brings results
I learned this from my fauilers and found a solution. Left to my own devices, I have a tendency to get distracted by shiny objects. I love anything new and innovative. I like to do 10 things at the same time but this often has me splashing around in the pool and not necessarily getting to the other side on the things that matter most.
So, this year I implemented focus.
I decided that I was going to focus on getting more speaking opportunities in the second half of the year. And once I worked on the clarity piece and started telling everybody what I was focusing on, I got a lot more speaking opportunities.
2. Appreciating people builds stronger relationships
I have a tendency to focus on the task at hand, on getting things done, and on achievement. But this doesn't always serve me well because my family and friends, my team and colleagues don't always feel appreciated. They can sometimes feel like I'm just trying to get the task done and not paying attention to them. This year, I’ve learned that appreciating people is extremely important. I’ve been more present and a better listener, and it’s helped me so much in building my relationships with my team.
3. Making things simple, easy, and fun
This year, I’ve realized how important making things simple, easy and fun is, especially for me. I’m usually attracted to ideas that are complex and challenging and then I power through them no matter how I feel.
