Are you an inspiration?

If you want to be seen as inspiring those around you, first you need to be inspired. Are you inspired? Really?

How many hours a week are you working, and how many of those hours are truly productive? How many hours are you paid to work? Think about what your true hourly rate might be – scary!

Have you just taken a holiday, but took your Blackberry along with you – did you feel the need to be in touch with the office all the time, just in case..?

Is your life all about work? Is there something missing? Are you trying desperately to fit in quality time with your spouse, kids, friends? Do you find yourself currently turning down invitations because you either don’t have the time, or you’re just too tired?

Are you working for an organisation whose values match your own? What was it that attracted you to that company in the first place? Does it still hold true?

Are you eating well, taking regular exercise, sleeping enough?

Are you working with a coach and/or mentor, someone who will help you move forwards with your goals, support you and hold you accountable?

Do members of your team ever seem to avoid you, perhaps when you’re feeling a bit grumpy or under pressure?

Do you find you are constantly criticising the team, with little to praise them for?

You can’t inspire others if you’re not on top form yourself. Remember what inspires you, do more of it. Reconnect with people who inspire you, books that inspire you, places that inspire you.

Everyday find something small to do that will inspire you; you’ll be amazed at the impact this will have on those around you. It’s like they say on the airlines, fit your own mask first before helping others.

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