EPISODE 38 (50) ACTION HERO - become action-minded, not a plodder

No need to acquire superhero powers says Andrew at the start of this episode. The route forward is almost like having these powers, when you focus on practical action at work.

People may call you pro-active or a can-do person, even a leader, if you're something of an Action Hero.

Making things happen at work builds your reputation and there's always room to make a difference says,  Andrew.

Action Heroes pay great attention to how you're spending your day.  They make every moment count claims Andrew.

The opposite of being an Action Hero is someone who inhabits "Someday Island. That's where so many people at work spend their time.  They are always saying I'm going to do that soon or later.

What can get in the way of being an Action Here explains Andrew is a lack of confidence, being a perfectionist, confusion over goals, and a paralysis of analysis.

Trust your gut says Andrew as to what action to pursue. Do this by paying attention to the feeling about the work--unhappy, disgusted, bored, uninspired, confused and so on.

Being Action-Minded also means paying close attention to whether decisions are implemented. Is there execution?

Andrew offers suggestions that you can try as part of being an Action Hero. You can see them listed in the Transcript.

He ends the podcast with three action points you can take immediately.

Why not listen to the Podcast again to get a firmer feel for follow-through action at www.50Ways.site

You'll also learn how to obtain the relevant e-learning mobile unit to consolidate your learning further.

All 50 Ways podcasts end with three actions you can take today to do better.

COMING SOON!

• Doing it your way: Getting your way may be the wrong way 
• Stop the Sloppy: No sense in gaining the wrong sort of reputation.
• High Maintenance: Being hard to manage at work is short-sighted.

Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.

Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at

www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading

and

www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.

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It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.

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