Track your current situation to get realistic expectations

“Whatever you expect, with confidence, becomes your own self-fulfilling prophecy.”

You do not necessarily get what you want, but rather what you expect. 

• If you confidently expect something to happen, this expectation has a powerful effect on your attit...

• The simplest way to ensure employees are meeting expectations is to articulate your expectations.
• Rather than assuming everyone is available, establish the frequency and ideal timing for communication.
• Determine the best time and means of reaching you during the workday.

The brain loves rewards, which it associates with novelty and happiness. If one focuses on the reward that comes when completing a task, it becomes enticing, and doesn’t take much effort. If one focuses on the challenges or on the effort required to complete the task, it ...