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Part 2: What Are You On?

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Part 2: What’s Wrong With Me?

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The correct question should have been, “What’s right with me?”  For years, I was disheartened because I felt that something was wrong with me.  I rationalized that it must be something ‘wrong with me’ because I was so different.  I was always so “energized.”  I don’t know if I felt different because I was treated differently or if I was treated differently because I was different.

Thankfully through my personal life experiences, prayer, meditation, vision, wisdom, and communications training I gained a different insight into understanding myself and others.  I now understand more of why I am like I am.  I am what I am and I am proud of it.  Now, when people ask, “What are you on?” I respond proudly and with certitude, “I’M ON PURPOSE!”

Make Lemonade!

I think that being asked that question so often and feeling that I was the odd ball is probably why I gravitated to the type of work I now do. “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”  I like lemonade.  The motivation work I do inspires people to not be afraid to be different and to “dance to a different drummer.”  Yes, we have to be considerate of others, (I now am aware of my “indoor voice”), but we have to be true to ourselves too.

Choose A Line of Work That Allows You to Be You!

Fortunately, I have chosen a line of work that allows me to be me. My loud voice is an asset in speaking to large groups.  Instead of trying to “fit into” other people’s boxes, we must each strive to “be” who we were created to be.  Sometimes that means conforming, there are times and places where moderating ‘me’ shows respect for others.  Other times it means stepping out.  I stepped out of my limiting boxes and now “I’m on purpose,” and it feels GREAT!

I ’m excited about life because…

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Barbara Talley is a keynote speaker, author of six books, and trainer on value-based living themes.  She also offers Effective Communication, Diversity, Leadership, Time Management, and Goal Setting workshops.  Visit her at www.thepoetspeaks.com or contact her at 301-428-4831.  You may email her at Barbara@ThePoetSpeaks.com

Part 3: What Are You On?

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We Are All Necessary!

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Find a Place Where You Naturally Fit!

I’m excited about life because I am using my natural capabilities to my advantage. I’m not wasting priceless energy trying to justify being “me.” I’m on purpose and am driven to inspire others to “get excited about their lives and find a place where they “naturally fit.”  The Diversity work gives me the opportunity to help people see “differences in a positive light.”  One of my favorite anonymous quotes is, “If two people were exactly alike, one would be unnecessary.” We are all necessary and when those we work with don’t see that, it causes problems in the workplace.

Find Out What Gives You Meaning, I Did!

What could be more meaningful than to help bring about more harmony, understanding, and respect in the world. It is meaningful work and feeling valued that generates and recharges my energy.   Meaningful work gets me excited about getting up in the morning.  I love the Ah-ha moments that my Speakout, Crossworlds, Climate Assessment Surveys, and Diversity Coping Styles exercises inspire.  In my signature workshop, ‘Superwoman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ women (and men) learn that their needs matter too.  They learn to “Say No’ and that “No” is a good answer too!   ‘On Track On Fire On Purpose’, well the title says it all.

When we don’t understand, we’re likely to…

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Barbara Talley is a keynote speaker, author of six books, and trainer on value-based living themes.  She also offers Effective Communication, Diversity, Leadership, Time Management, and Goal Setting workshops.  Visit her at www.thepoetspeaks.com or contact her at 301-428-4831.  You may email her at Barbara@ThePoetSpeaks.com

Part 4: What Are You On?

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When We Don’t Understand, We’re Likely to Misunderstand!

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In my Effective Communications training I teach people to try not to misjudge people who communicate differently from them.  It really does take all kinds to make a world and each particular style has its own strengths and potential weaknesses.   Unfortunately, when we don’t understand, we are more than likely to misunderstand. Training and facilitated dialog can help create this understanding. But, we can each take charge of our own communication.  We can step outside of our comfort zones and get to know other people.  Covey explains, “First seek to understand, then to be understood.” Our communication is only as good as our understanding of the person we are trying to communicate with.  Wayne Dyer said it best, “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.” I learned to look at myself differently and my world changed!

Embrace Your Communication Style

Whether you are looking at Carl Jung’s work or any of the hundreds of assessment tools, MBTI, Disc, Platinum Rule, or PeopleStyles, they all explain that we are wired differently, but compliment each other.  Part of my energy and communication style may be luck or to some it may be a curse.  It depends on who’s asking.  People tend to like people who are like them.  Studies show that 50% of the population is just faster than the other half.  They move faster, talk faster, walk faster, and make decisions faster.  They are louder, gesture more, and speak more.  They are also more open and emotive.  The other 50% moves slower, talks slower, reacts slower, and talks more softly, and less often.  They are also more reserved and less disclosing of feelings and personal information.  I’ve learned that different is just different and that I am okay just as I am. Once you learn this, you’ll be okay too.

We must each embrace who we are. That includes…

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Barbara Talley is a keynote speaker, author of six books, and trainer on value-based living themes.  She also offers Effective Communication, Diversity, Leadership, Time Management, and Goal Setting workshops.  Visit her at www.thepoetspeaks.com or contact her at 301-428-4831.  You may email her at Barbara@ThePoetSpeaks.com

Part 5: What Are You On?

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3 Tips to Make People Wonder What You Are On!

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We must each embrace who we are.  That includes our talents, our natural energy level, and our personal communication style.  I’m okay and those different from me are okay also. It’s alright to be EXCITED!

What am I on? “I’m on purpose.”

In conclusion, I’d like to share three tips for getting on purpose and getting revved up about your life.

  1. First, accept yourself.  You are who you are and you can only become your best by being you.
  2. Second, don’t judge, misjudge, or try to change others. It’s hard enough to change ourselves.  No one wants to feel that they are not acceptable. Acceptance is the key.  The best way to do this is to consciously get to know other people on a deeper level.  Share a fear or a hope with someone and see how your relationship changes.
  3. Learn how to use your strengths to your advantage. Learn when to temper your strengths too, for any strength overused can become a liability.  For example, it’s great to be outgoing and to speak up.  It can become a problem when we talk too much and too loudly for the venue.

So, if you want to be energized, and make people wonder with envy about what you are on, learn to love and accept your special style and gifts.  Then, share them with the world!

Barbara Talley is a keynote speaker, author of six books, and trainer on value-based living themes.  She also offers Effective Communication, Diversity, Leadership, Time Management, and Goal Setting workshops.  Visit her at www.thepoetspeaks.com or contact her at 301-428-4831.  You may email her at Barbara@ThePoetSpeaks.com

How Are You Handing Change?

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We Must Face Change with Courage, Resolve, and Hope

Now the question for you is how are you handling change?  Are you being swept up into the winds of change and enjoying the journey or are you fighting it and falling back into your old familiar routines.   The past as we know it is gone.  We’ve got to embrace new technologies, learn new strategies, and be open to new possibilities.  We must face all this change with courage, resolve, and hope.  If we do, we will be the leaders.  If we don’t, the dizzying  rate of change will consume and paralyze us.  Fortunately, you are not alone.  Help is all around you.  Reach out to others going in the same direction that you are and turn this seemingly uncontrollable chasm of chaos into a journey of joy!  I’ve written a book that focuses on change called On Track, On Fire, and On Purpose.  It discusses three critical tools for harnessing the power of change, your vision, your values, and your virtues.  You can purchase it on Amazon.com or from my website www.thepoetspeaks.com.