Do you have big plans for yourself in 2011? I know I do. Now, I’m not just talking about idle dreams or wishful thinking. I’m talking about grand schemes and possibilities that you have started to consider and scope out.
Think for a moment with me. What are ways that you are pondering next steps with your goals, dreams, or special projects? This means setting a plan for yourself that will create the momentum from your vision. Think of it as your personal action plan. Based on some highlights from my book, Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success, here are some highlights to consider:
1. Write out an action plan. No, it does not have to be elaborate but have some key points that really matter to you.
2. Conduct a self-assessment. Explore where you are now and where you want to be in January 2012.
3. Examine priorities and reorganize, as needed. Look at your priorities and confirm those who are really that you need to do next.
4. Set manageable timelines. Make sure to establish some reasonable timeframes for accomplishing your goals. It might be three months or within a week.
Whatever you plan for January 2011 and beyond, get your vision and make it work for you.
-Dawn McCoy, author of Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success
