In the pursuit of driving superior business outcomes, our discussions frequently revolve around enhancing accountability. Today, we’re zoning in on a critical strategy: Altering your mindset when heading into meetings.
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Meetings are notorious for being less than stimulating or fruitful. From observing myriad meetings, it’s evident that our own perceptions and attitudes often contribute to this dissatisfaction.
Reflecting on my own experiences, I’ve acknowledged moments where my own mindset negatively influenced the meeting’s atmosphere. This realization is pertinent regardless of one’s rank within an organization.
Consider the scenario where you’re dreading a meeting due to its historically unproductive nature, personal biases, or mutual aversions. This negative anticipation ensures that you’re not fully engaged or at your best, encapsulated by the thought, “I despise this meeting.”
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This mindset initiates a negative feedback loop where irritation and detachment culminate in feelings of disenfranchisement. The anticipation for future meetings becomes even more dismal, often neglecting to consider our own role in the negative outcomes. As Stacy Colino suggests, “emotions are contagious,” meaning entering a meeting with antipathy can sour the experience for all involved.
However, imagine adjusting that mindset to a slightly more optimistic viewpoint.
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Instead of entering with a sense of loathing, you pivot to thinking, “Today, I will contribute positively.” This mindset shift engenders a sense of curiosity and openness, enriching your participation and the meeting’s overall value, leaving you feeling uplifted and empowered.
This newfound confidence transforms your approach to future meetings. You no longer merely hope to contribute positively but enter with the conviction that you will, drawing from previous successes.
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We advocate for this transition from negative to positive mindsets, whether it pertains to a challenging meeting or interacting with a difficult colleague.
Rather than fixating on negative past interactions or personal dislikes, approach each interaction with the intention of making a positive impact and facilitating improvement.
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This approach to mindset adjustment is characteristic of our most successful clients, who distinguish themselves in their respective fields through accountability and proactive behavior.
Thank you for considering this strategy of transforming mindset from negative to positive cycles. Our certified facilitators are eager to assist you in leveraging our accountability framework to improve business outcomes and foster leadership across every level of your organization, as outlined in “Step Up, Lead in Six Moments that Matter.”
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