Encouragement Archives - Sharon M Weinstein

August 19, 2022 By Sharon Weinstein

What are you waiting for….

The wait is over!

You are invited to a Zoom webinar Book Launch!

When: Sep 7, 2022 -12:00 PM Eastern Time (the US and Canada)

The Book for which you’ve been waiting…. Think Differently…18 Ways to Fix Broken Thinking

Register in advance for the launch – follow this link!

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KEEr94rRQhuX-lUL4oDL9Q

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Launch you do not want to miss…coming to a Zoom screen near you on September 7th and within your reach!

– GAMES…Yes!
– Lots of prizes
– Win a free workbook
– Win an Amazon gift card (value $100)
– Win one hour of one-on-one Coaching with Dina or Sharon
– And, SO MUCH MORE!

And, if the invitation is not enough, here is a short sample of what’s waiting for you…

August 5, 2022 By Sharon Weinstein

Demographics define a generation, and generations enhance the workplace in multiple ways, including but certainly not limited to:

• Passion for corporate culture
• Commitment to inclusivity
• Shared respect
• Increased outputs
• Competitive spirit
• Improvements in engagement and morale
• Enhanced retention rates

Do multiple generations enhance or inhibit teamwork? Without a doubt, a multigenerational workforce is more flexible and encourages input from many team members. They are innovative and creative, leaving no one and nothing behind. Isn’t that what we all need and want—a workforce that is collaborative, promotes ideation and recognizes its members?

Yes, there are five #generations in the workplace!

Who are they?
• Traditionalists
• Baby Boomers
• Generation X
• Generation Y
• Generation Z

We know that each generation brings unique values to the workplace and that managers and leaders who understand, communicate, motivate, train, and retain multiple generations simultaneously are highly sought throughout the business community. Are #you one of those leaders?

A multigenerational workforce leaves no one and nothing behind. Let’s start by exploring the TRADITIONALISTS, who are the “comeback kids” of today. A growing number of seasoned workers have postponed retirement to return to work. Think about how they were raised; a typical traditionalist was told to be seen and not heard, was held to the “rule of the road/household” and was goal-driven. I say typically because I, for one, was not typical. There were no “rules” in my house growing up; along with my siblings, we raised ourselves, and yes, we were goal-driven, although each of our respective goals was different. For LinkedIn, we’ll generalize, knowing full well that many of you are also atypical.

What makes them tick?

Comfortable with conformity, they may be concerned about not pulling their weight due to unfamiliarity with technology. You may be surprised; they have the proverbial 10-year-old in their lives who can bring them up to par. They have a strong work ethic and are company-driven.

How to motivate and reward them

Known for loyalty and a willingness to help others, they are motivated by job titles and corresponding compensation. Positive feedback and performance reviews drive loyalty.

How to ensure that they are not left behind

They may find today’s workplace too casual and less formal. Provide opportunities for face-to-face conversations and recognize that they still “pick up the phone.” Engage them by recognizing their knowledge and experience; offer internal mentorship programs that allow the traditionalists to share their wisdom.

Top five tips for managing this group and your entire multigenerational workforce:

Communicate using a variety of tools
Recognize that at all times, everyone is both student and teacher
Acknowledge expertise, ideation, and initiative
Assemble diverse teams based on skills sets and not age
Embrace your people and their purpose by celebrating differences and valuing the individual

https://sharonmweinstein.com/1825-2/

June 20, 2021 By Sharon Weinstein

The Big Reset…who owns a great work environment?

It’s been more than a year since we pushed the reset button. During this time, many of my clients and colleagues began to be “home-based” members of a team. Moms have been pushed to the limit with work, schooling, child-care, and stress. There was a time when it was taboo to talk about the stressors of work/life balance in the physical workplace. My clients report that now is the time when it is okay to make the personal professional. After all, how many times, when on a Zoom or Teams call, has a child entered your workspace (whether it is a real space, the kitchen island, or a bedroom)?

Some companies pushed reset by shuttering satellite offices, knowing full well that employees are perfectly capable of maintaining productivity in a home setting.

We have become much more flexible, and there are many facets to flexible:

Shifting work hours or job-sharing to accommodate school schedules and drop-offs plus the formidable child-care crisis that occurs between 3 and 5 pm
A shorter workweek which has been successful in Europe for many years
Support for those who work from home, including a budget for a desk, chair, or desktop monitor

Who owns a great work environment? It is a shared responsibility that is owned by the employer and the employee. It’s time to push reset and acknowledge that shared responsibility. The employer can ask direct reports about their preferred styles of working and what support they may need. Continue to schedule remote or hybrid team meetings to enhance engagement. If onsite, maintain a safe setting and reread the three facts of flexibility!

The employee can maintain boundaries, advising kids and partners of dedicated work time, and may need privacy. Keep regular hours, whether remote or in-person. Take the time to take care of yourself, allowing downtime, hydration, and small talk to support your own physical, emotional and social needs.

It’s been more than a year, and we are ready to return to the workplace or to maintain a more flexible workspace no matter where that may be. The Big Reset is here…and we all own the responsibility for making that work environment a great one! Are you ready to push reset?

January 17, 2021 By Sharon Weinstein

Let’s LAUNCH TOGETHER…

When you think of a New Year, you think about resolutions. When you think about a pandemic, you think, “What’s next?” Well, I have answers to both of these issues in my new book, Are You Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Post-Pandemic Approach to Work/Life Balance, and I’d like you to join my launch team!

What’s involved?

First, say yes and follow the link on https://smwgroupllc.com or https://sharonmweinstein.com
Or, simply email me!
Receive a free, advance electronic copy of the book and read enough of it by January 31st to post an Amazon review
Spread the word about the book to those within your network
Receive an exclusive bonus as my way of thanking you

Are you Ready helps us to consider and make career and life choices via a practical guide based on reinvention, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has provided us with a significant opportunity for such change. Of course, any life event whether large or small, can be an impetus for change, however as we all know, this life event has been one of the most impactful in our time. It’s a motivational playbook that walks you through how to REINVENT!

Who is Are You Ready to Reinvent Yourself for?

It’s for you if you want to shift gears post-pandemic, assess your options, select a career path, and deal with stress. It’s for you if you want to advance your life through the choices you’ll make. It’s for those with a job, those in transition, and those ready for a new chapter!

What’s in Are You Ready to Reinvent Yourself?

A deep dive into who you are and what you want.
SWOT Analysis.
Steps to personal branding.
Back to business…is it as usual?
How to survive and thrive a virtual life.
Networking with intention.
Managing fatigue and burnout.
Using your past to create your future.
Business mentoring tips.
What causes stress.
Thirty weeks to balance.
And so much more!

If Are You Ready to Reinvent resonates with you, I need you on my Launch Team to help me launch the book successfully on Amazon and spread the word! Let’s get started now!

December 17, 2020 By Sharon Weinstein

It’s your CHOICE…postponed or canceled

Henry Miller tells us that, “Life, as it is called, is for most of us one long postponement.” The pandemic shifted many of our lives, postponing, and sometimes canceling booked events, meetings, conferences, and family gatherings. It’s one thing to postpone a meeting or event; it is another thing to put our dreams on hold. What gets in the way of our dreams, and causes us to hold off? How about time, money, family responsibilities, work priorities (if you are still employed), health challenges, fear of change, and uncertainty?

What’s holding you back and keeping you from getting better? Jim Rohn tells us, “Things don’t get better by chance; they get better by change.” I prefer, “Things don’t get better by chance; they get better by CHOICE.” So, what choice will you make as we approach a New Year and a chance to reset our respective buttons?

Refine your “Brand.” Personal branding is a brand called you; it conveys your work, your style, and your purpose. Make a CHOICE to commit to your brand in 2021 and beyond. Make a CHOICE to avoid postponements and cancellations, and advance to become the best version of yourself. Make a CHOICE to not allow people, places, and things to interfere with your dreams! Let’s make 2021 the year to overcome disruption, enhance well-being, and enjoy life!