From Chaos to Control

by Sharon Melnick for Success Television

Do you end the day wondering where all the time went?  Are you worried about speaking up about problems at work but fear you'll anger you boss, or worst, lose your job? 

Are you feeling stressed from all the extra work you have to do? What about the stress from not having enough time with your family? Are you putting off what you really want to do?

On October 14th at Noon EST, Dr. Sharon Melnick, Success Television expert, psychologist and

leadership coach will answer your questions about procrastination and the causes of stress.  Chaos to Control is a free webcast with Dr. Sharon Melnick designed to help you stop procrastinating, reduce stress and get what you want out of life. Some of what we'll be discussing is included in Dr. Melnick's extensive audio series, Chaos to Control.   Reserve your spot here .

In a recent Salary.com report, 75% of employees admitted engaging in time wasting behaviors, and half of those surveyed stated that they waste time dealing with office politics.   The faces of politics are many.   It might take the form of someone holding onto turf by “throwing you under the boss”, a boss who doesn’t “get you” or promote you, or colleagues or bosses who don’t get back to you yet you are held accountable. 

At work, other people have control over your deliverables and thus over your future in some way. There is a lot at stake and when you don’t feel like you have control over the things that are most important to you (i.e. your salary/raise, your recognition, your reputation, your free time, etc.)  it can raise significant feelings of frustration, anger, and disappointment.

Two Things You Can Do Now

1)  The first and most important tip is to focus on cleaning up your contribution to any ‘politics’ situation.Your new mantra is:  Be impeccable for your 50%. Its always tempting to point fingers at other people’s bad behavior.  First “clean up your own backyard” and make sure that your communication is respectful,  that you are inclusive and seek input, and that you are reaching out and supporting other people.   

2)  Be clear about what your ultimate goal is – and err on the side of acting for your long term goal instead of how you “feel like reacting” in the moment.

Dr. Melnick will go much further into detail on this topic so reserve your space now for this free webcast.

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