HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN A MOMENT!

“All beliefs are learned”

What’s your inner conviction about yourself?

Our current beliefs were learned from and influenced by our parents, family, books, the streets, movies, lyrics of songs, religion, colleagues, or even our bosses.

Most times our inner beliefs are negative or inimical to our progress. We feel we’re not good enough, not smart enough, not competent enough, not tall enough, not pretty enough.

You see, beliefs are like computer programs. We unconsciously bought into them, installed them, and then they start to run our lives either towards negative or positive outcomes.  

The good news today is: ALL BELIEFS CAN BE CHANGED (Uninstalled)!!!

There is a law of nature that states that “Whatever you believe with conviction becomes your reality”. “Be it unto you according to your faith”-Christ. James Allen wrote “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he”.

So, You are not what you think you are, but what you think you are.
■Albert Einstein was condemned as un-trainable. Yet he became a Doctor at age 20, gave us the "the world's most famous equation: mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2. And received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics.

■Kanu Nwakwo was diagnosed of Cancer... Yet he lives to play great soccer.

■Lepacious Bose could have chosen to live a life of “quiet desperation” or die of poor self –esteem...But she went on to make money by making herself (Size XXXL) the butt of jokes.

■Cobahms Asuquo could have chosen to live by begging, See how he’s converted disability to great ability.

Every human being on the surface of the earth is a genius. According to Howard Gardner (1983) there are 8 Intelligences for mankind:

■Mathematical: Scientists. Mathematician etc

■Linguistic: Languages. Public Speaking etc

■Musical: Song writers, Producer, instrumentalists etc

■Bodily-Kinaesthetic : Sports men and women

■Spatial: Artists, Architects, Designers etc

■Intrapersonal: Writers, Thinkers etc

■Interpersonal: Communicators, Public figures, Pastors

■Naturalist: Farmers, Agriculturists etc

Unfortunately, recognition is usually given to the top 2 (especially by our educators).

In the end, that intimidating intelligent friend of yours, boss, or colleague has got limits.

Stop measuring yourself against other people’s "Power-Zone". It’s unfair to you and your psyche.

Place yourself in your own "Power-zone". That’s your place of power. Stay with what you're good at.

■Tonto Dikeh is a great actress, but a lousy singer.

■Mike Aremu is a great saxophonist but would make a lousy politician.

■ Obama is a great politician, public speaker but he’s got his limits.

■ Dangote, Tony Blair, Adeboye, Mandela, even her majesty has her limits.

Every genius is a genius because they stay in their POSITION (Boundary)

Imagine how dumb the fish looks outside water, but comes alive in an aquarium.

 

All improvements and personal growth in your life thus far, have been products of SELF-BELIEF.
You can double or triple your income if you believe so. You can unlock your inner potentials by debunking those lies you've been told from kindergarten till today: “You can’t do it”, “You’re too weak”, “You’re too old, “You’re too ugly”. You’re too dumb”. Trust me, everyone bought these lies at the beginning. But, some have learned to reject the lies and transformed their lives.

Wow! It’s indeed an extremely empowering thought! That i can change my life, by changing my SELF-BELIEF! It’s true, the creator of mankind made them all perfect. God makes No junks!

Show me your SELF-BELIEF (Inner programming about yourself) and I can predict your future. 

How to Change Your Life In a Moment!
Start by Acting Right. Act your way into greatness. Speak positively to yourself. Even as a joke, never allow anyone to address you as a “fool”, “Jerk”, “Stupid” etc
Call yourself great names “Gorgeous” “Excellency” “Blessed” “Wise” “Competent” “Favored”. Etc

Simulate the life of a top performer you’ll like to be. Get yourself a mentor. Read positive books. Delete cynical/negative friends from your life. Rid yourself of toxic people.

Walk the talk. Fake it till you make it.

Re-program your thought process by saying:

“I am a winner”. “I’m smart in my own way”. “I’m very unique and special”, “I have a place in destiny” “I’m a man with a mission”, “I think right, i talk right and i live right”. “I will SUCCEED in life”.

And indeed, i will see you at the TOP.

Leke Oshiyemi

leke_oshiyemi@yahoo.com

Who Is Your Mentor? Where Is Your Mentor?

I could have turned out a tramp, a school dropout, or a "street-urchin" popularly known in Nigeria as "Area boy". Don’t get it wrong, I wasn’t a truant in any shape or form. Never been, and never will be. I was well raised, by my great (Pastor) parents. Nevertheless, I could have settled for less, but for God and my mentors.

Listening to Jim Rohn on my way to work this morning (Audio book: "Designing Your Life, Rather Than making a Living"), and how his relationship with John Earl Shoaff helped in his dramatic “turn-around” in life; my heart then remembered my mentors, again. 

 

As the story goes, Jim Rohn was a farm boy from Caldwell, Idaho. He went to college for a year and a half before dropping out and joining the work-force. At age 25, according to his accounts, he was working as a stock clerk for Sears collecting a weekly $57 paycheck. He wasn't broke but struggling financially, unable to see a way that would lead to his personal ambitions. Around this time, a friend invited him to a lecture given by John Earl Shoaff, an entrepreneur who impressed Rohn with his wealth, business accomplishments, charisma, and life philosophy. At that time, Shoaff was VP of Sales in a nutritional supplement company called AbundaVita. In October 1955, Rohn joined AbundaVita became a distributor of the company's product line and began a process of personal development that culminated in his becoming a millionaire by age 31.

As Sidney Poitier is to Denzel Washington (Read the “Hand to Guide Me” by Denzel Washington). As Marcheline Bertrand (Mom) was to Angelina Jolie. As Apostle Paul was to Timothy. As (his uncle) Sanusi Abdulkadir Dantata is to Alhaji Aliko Dangote. As Joe Lewis was to Tiger-Woods. As Miriam Makeba was to Yvonne Chaka Chaka. And as Batman is to Robin.

 

Who was your career mid-wife? Who gave you that old cassette, CD, Mp3, or that little book that changed your philosophy, your thinking, your paradigm, that set your sail towards a positive life? Who helped you to quit smoking? Who was that manager that never gave up on your career, inspite of your many mistakes? Who tongue-lashed you into the right path of righteousness? Who was your Chief-whip? Who taught you how to read and write? Who corrected your metaphysical notion on the concept of “Ojuju Calabar”? Who read you story books that opened up your faculties at a tender age? Who taught you how to sing, dance or cook? Who paid for your first internet browsing experience? Who bought your Jamb, waec or Neco form?

 

How can anyone ever claim to be a “Self-made millionaire”? or "self-made" anything for that matter?

“If you find a tortoise on the wall, you can bet it didn’t get there by itself”-Chinese proverb.

 

Who is your mentor? and where is your mentor today? Was it your math teacher who dramatized mathematics into your heart? Or your Chemistry lecturer who was a magician Chemist? Your Pastor who’s metaphors and deep knowledge of words steered your mind towards a positive life? Or your former boss who was more of a leader than a manager?. Who was it that gave you the midas touch? Your Dad or mom?. Where are they? Can you call them to say "Hello" and "Thank You"?

 

 

I think you should celebrate them: Especially if you're lucky they're still alive today. When was the last time you called that Super-Aunty or uncle of yours? Life is short you know.

Indeed, there are angels among us.

Today, I celebrate you my primary & secondary school teachers (Especially Mrs. Gold). My pastors (past & present). My best boss/manager/leader ever! (Mr. XoXo-Name withheld). My best Authors (Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, Steve Covey  & J.C Maxwell).
I celebrate you all. (My siblings, uncles, auntys, in-laws, friends, colleagues, mentees, children and my great wife).

And most importantly the world’s greatest Dad: My Dad.

Thanks to everyone who ever used "kobokos" (Horse whips) on my back! Thanks to the man who let me watch my first coloured TV. Thanks to all the actors & actresses who kept their clothes on when i was a child. Thanks to every great song writer and musican that ever lived. Thanks to whoever invented "cut and paste" (You've helped my career and learning in no small way-Lol). Thanks to every great company out there, with life changing products. Thanks to everyone who ever wrote or spoke words of wisdom, insight and encouragement. Thanks mom for not flushing me down the toilet and for teaching me about "Hard-work", how to cook and how to pray.(I'll see you in heaven).

 

I celebrate you all this day. And, I hope to contribute my little quota. To make my mark for my children and my generation.  

“On my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my Country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight”- Boys Scout.

So help me God.

Leke Oshiyemi

On 3rd Mainland Bridge.
October 30, 2012

 

 

HR Competencies that Impact Your Effectiveness

As HR professionals we may struggle with perceptions regarding our effectiveness in the workplace by line managers, top management, and even the employees we serve. We may even find ourselves trying to “sell” what our value is to the organization or combating a role that has historically been seen as administrative and regulatory. As we strive to enhance our roles within our organizations, we find many challenges associated with HR leadership. How do we cultivate trust from our workforce? How can we be seen as more effective in our roles? Trust and perceptions of value and effectiveness are cultivated in a number of ways. Here are a few ways you can build trust and effectiveness in HR.

Demonstrate your business and HR knowledge

Most importantly, demonstrate that you know what you are doing and have exceptional HR and business knowledge. Continue to learn more in your field by attending training and engaging in developmental opportunities. People tend to trust those that are knowledgeable about their area of expertise. Research also seems to suggest that having strong HR competencies, particularly displaying skills such as business knowledge, delivery of HR, and management of change (Ulrich, Brockbank, Yeung, & Lake, 1995), is linked to greater perceptions of HR effectiveness. A survey just released by SHRM (2010) suggests that the five key competencies HR professionals must have include:

*Effective communication

*Strategic thinking

*HR knowledge

*Integrity

*Ethical behavior

In order to demonstrate these competencies, however, you’ll need to make decisions and implement programs that generate positive results and outcomes for your business. This involves having reliable data and information to back up your decisions. After all, your decisions have major costs for your organization and you need to make sure they are effective.

Integrate the perspectives of your top managers.

In order to be a leader of your HR function, you need to see the big picture and learn to see the perspectives of other leaders and communicate with them on strategy, market competition, sales, finance, and technology – as it relates to HR and talent management. Always be prepared with answers to the following questions:

*How do our HR practices fit into the strategy and objectives of the organization?

*How do our HR practices compare in the market (against our competitors)?

*How do the costs of a particular program or initiative compare to its return in productivity, performance, etc?

*How can we employ HR strategies to enhance the effectiveness of our sales force or other key areas necessary for profitability?

*How can technology play a role in streamlining HR functions?

Walk the talk.

Comply with the same rules of conduct, policies, or behaviors you expect of your employees. Apply policies and procedures in a consistent manner and follow-through on what you say you are going to do. Integrity and ethical behavior are viewed as some of the most important competencies for HR professionals, and walking the talk will help you express those competencies more fully.

Be responsive and accessible.

Remember that your job is to provide HR services to your employees, managers, and business.  Others’ view your effectiveness, in large part, by the quality of HR services you provide – recruitment, selection, on-boarding, compensation, benefits, performance management, training and development, and more. Your responsiveness to employee and line manager needs cannot be underestimated. Providing exceptional internal service involves knowing and anticipating the needs of your customers and responding to them accordingly.

In order to increase your competencies as an HR professional, consider using resources and training provided by ERC to enhance your skill sets and enhance your knowledge of current HR practices.

*Professional development: Increase your knowledge of effective communication and HR practices by enrolling in HR University. Sometimes we need more training, education, or skill in the field of HR to address a problem accurately and appropriately. For new knowledge on HR topics such as compensation and benefits, orientation and performance management, staffing and recruitment, and communication.

*Research: Use ERC’s research (Surveys, HR Help Desk, Research Library, and Online Member Center) to help you make important decisions. Click here to log into the Member Center and access these free resources.

*NorthCoast 99: Many NorthCoast 99 winners have demonstrated their effectiveness and value to their organizations and as a result have developed workplaces that attract and retain top talent. To learn more about this program, please visitwww.northcoast99.com.

Source: http://greatworkplace.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/hr-competencies-that-impact-your-effectiveness

Interview Questions To Ask When Recruiting Human Resource Managers

Searching for a qualified human resource manager requires careful consideration of a candidate’s professional experience, expertise, credentials, and education. For large organizations, the hiring process for a human resource manager may involve supervisors from various departments. For smaller employers, the selection time period may be shorter and involve fewer people. Whatever your organization, you can find the most suitable candidate for your business with a thorough interview process.

The Qualified Human Resource Manager

A suitably qualified human resource manager has professional experience in all human resource disciplines: compensation, benefits, safety, recruiting, human resource development, and employee relations. Candidates with formal human resource training, education, or certification may also be a good choice.

Interview Purpose

During the interview process interviewers can glean the information they need, such as how a potential candidate interacts with employees and management, to make the best selection. Responses to interview questions also shed light on how a candidate handles challenges within the human resource department and throughout the organization. Asking behavioral and situational interview questions should elicit a well-rounded perspective of the candidate's interpersonal skills and capabilities.

Behavioral Interview Questions

1. You discover that a human resource department employee is discussing confidential information with employees outside the department. Explain the steps you would take to address this issue.

2. Describe the system you use for prioritizing human resource projects. What human resource discipline do you believe drives the department focus?

3. Explain how you motivate your human resource department employees, and how you assist them with reaching their professional development goals.

4. An employee from another department is dissatisfied with her performance appraisal. She has appealed to her supervisor to no avail and is now asking for your assistance. Explain how you would handle the employee’s concern.

5. You have been selected to deliver a presentation to executive leadership on behalf of human resources playing more of an integral role in the business operations. Name three points you would use to convince your audience to allow human resource at the board table.

Situational Interview Questions

1. Recall a time when you had to make a difficult decision that involved either a disciplinary action or a termination. Tell us how you handled the matter, and any follow-up issues.

2. Describe the sexual harassment training you deliver to employees, including how you capture the attention of employees who do not understand the seriousness of sexual harassment or other unfair employment practices.

3. Explain how you would handle a notice of audit from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and, if necessary, how you would negotiate the terms of a conciliation agreement.

4. You recently made an unpopular decision that can potentially impact a large segment of the workforce. What steps do you take to explain your decision and rephrase the decision in a way that has a more positive tone for employees.

5. Provide your method for administering an employee opinion survey and how to interpret the results. What would be the goal of your employee opinion survey, with your knowledge of this company?

10 Useless Résumé Words: Article about Resume, Cover Letter and Portfolio

"Generic hyperbole belongs on cereal boxes, not on résumés," says Duncan Mathison, a career consultant and co-author of "Unlock the Hidden Job Market: 6 Steps to a Successful Job Search When Times Are Tough." "If it does not pass the 'So what, anybody can make that claim' test, leave it off."

Instead of being another candidate professing to be a "hard worker," revitalize your application with a little seek-and-replace exercise. Scan your résumé for empty, overused words such as the following:

1. Outstanding
2. Effective
3. Strong
4. Exceptional
5. Good
6. Excellent
7. Driven
8. Motivated
9. Seasoned
10. Energetic

"Watch out for words that are unsupported claims of greatness," Mathison says. Adds David Couper, a career coach and author of "Outsiders on the Inside: How to Create a Winning Career ... Even When You Don't Fit In," "If you call yourself an 'excellent manager,' how do we know?"

The nouns following those subjective adjectives can be equally meaningless. Anyone who has ever had a co-worker can claim to be a "team player." "Do not say you're a 'good communicator' or have 'excellent communication skills.' Who doesn't have these?" says Susan Ach, a career counselor at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.

A better route to take is describing accomplishments and letting the hirer make his own judgment. Give specific (preferably quantifiable) accounts of what you've done that makes you an "outstanding salesperson." Likewise, peruse performance reviews for quotable material from supervisors that demonstrates why they consider you a "strong leader." Listing awards or other forms of recognition also can be used as support.
Some words should be avoided because they convey traits that employers consider standard for anybody who wants to be hired. "You're motivated? Hope so. A good worker? So happy to hear that; I didn't want to hire a bad worker," Couper says. Don't take up precious résumé space with unnecessary items.

Also on the "don't" side: Words that seek to overcome what you might think are your shortcomings. "Using 'seasoned' for 'over 50' or 'energetic' for 'inexperienced' looks like spin and smells like spin," Mathison says.

Keep the focus on what makes you right for the job.
On the flipside, certain words can make hiring managers do a double-take. Light up their eyes with these 10 words:

1. Created
2. Increased
3. Reduced
4. Improved
5. Developed
6. Researched
7. Accomplished
8. Won
9. On-time
10. Under-budget

"We suggest that résumé writers include action words to describe their jobs," Ach says. Verbs project the image of someone who has the background and initiative to get things done. Employers can clearly comprehend what you've accomplished in the past and can use that as a basis for envisioning future success with their company. Think about it: If you were hiring, would you rather take on someone who calls himself a "productive manager" or somebody who states that at his last job he "increased company profit by 3 percent," "reduced employee turnover in his department to the best level in five years," and "improved brand awareness by implementing a new social media strategy"?

Lastly, it can be beneficial to use verbs and nouns that are common to your specific industry. This shows your familiarity with the language of your field and optimizes the chances of getting past an automatic scan for keywords. But remember, too, that all companies tend to speak a universal language: money. "Terms such as 'on-time' and 'under-budget' are often good. Hiring managers want to know you can get things done with minimum fuss," Mathison says. Tell them what makes you the most profitable choice for the job and employers will tell you the best word of all -- "hired."

Source: careerbuilder

LinkedIn Job Seeker-Why You Don’t Get Invited For Job Interviews

Open Letter to LinkedIn Job Seekers,

Greetings to you today.

You don't know me but I know you. I have read your online profile many times. I know you've been job seeking for some time now. And I can imagine you're wondering where all the job opportunities are hiding on LinkedIn.

My dear, just last weekend I visited your profile, this time to invite you for an interview. Your experience totally matched the vacancy but unfortunately your full details were not found on your profile. 

You had no email address, no telephone number, no pictures, no detailed JD/ work history, only 20 people are connected to you, your career summary was blank, and no one ever recommended you!

You seemed qualified for the role but you were simply unreachable. 

Your uncompleted profile created a “gulf” between you and your opportunity. 

You seem not to be aware that Talent acquisition specialists, recruiters (or head-hunters) are everywhere on LinkedIn. They hire every time.

You're not even conscious that your LinkedIn profile is your 21st century resume, and not just another facebook. You treat LinkedIn like facebook; and that's your sin. You're messing with the world's largest business platform; with 161 million business professionals; and almost 200,000 of them are Nigerians. (CEOs, Directors, Entrepreneurs, Business Managers, HRMs, Decision Makers, Recruiters, Head-hunters, etc)  

Well, this is my way of getting across to you. 

The truth is, there was a job and you were qualified for it. But I couldn't reach you to invite you for the interview.

PS: The vacancy has since been filled. I just thought you should know what happened behind your back. And if you think my write-up is a fable, think again.

Leke Oshiyemi

What Does It Take To Be Successful In Life? - A snippet on Goal Setting

Every invention, every success or celebrated cause on earth were all at one point residing as mere figments of someone's imagination. Until a greater force birthed the ideas into reality.

Remember Newton's First Law of motion: “Every object continues in its state of rest, or of uniform motion in a straight line, unless COMPELLED to change that state by external forces acted upon it”.

I have never met a young Nigerian without a grandiose business idea. Every young person i know either want to become Don Jazzy, D'banj, David O, Tiwa Savage, Nice, or Dangote.

But unfortunately, many of them don't understand that it’s one thing to have a bright idea and another thing to SET THE GOAL to achieve those "Dreams".

The following are my favourite word pictures for Goal Setting:

A.      Guided Missile: This is an unmanned explosive-carrying vehicle that moves above the earth's surface in a flight path controlled by an external or internal source.   There are many kinds of guided missiles, but all have the same ultimate function: destroy enemy "targets", i.e., personnel, tanks, vehicles, airplanes, ships, and weapons, including attacking missiles.

When launched out of a jet or battle ship (as seen in my favourite war movies) smart bombs go straight to their targets (whether you're asleep or awake, they’ll deliver). The simple logic is "They’re programmed to pursue and destroy SPECIFIED TARGETS”.

B.      Homing Pigeon: If you take this graceful domestic bird in a blind-folded cage. Travel 1,000 miles in any direction in a car. Change your course and keep spinning around as you go, with several twist and turns in your journey. When you finally release the bird; you can bet its going straight back home that same hour (unerringly). (This creature comes with in-built super-self navigation system). This bird has an innate homing ability, meaning that it will generally return to its own nest and its own mate. Flights as long as 1,800 km (1,100 mi) have been recorded by birds in pigeon racing competitions. Homing pigeons are called messenger or carrier pigeons when they are used to carry messages. Only two creatures on earth possess this incredible ability (The Pigeon and Mankind).

C.      Laser: a device that emits light (electromagnetic radiation) through a process of optical amplification of light. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. You’ll appreciate the laser more when you compare it with the almighty SUN. The Sun dispels billions of wattage of energy daily; without achieving anything spectacular. Simply put, the sun is powerful but not focused.  Laser on the other hand concentrates its little energy to achieve some serious businesses for mankind. Check out the list of what lasers can be used for:  Medicine (Bloodless surgery, laser healing, surgical treatment, kidney stone treatment, eye treatment, dentistry)

Military (Marking targets, guiding munitions, missile defence, electro-optical countermeasures (EOCM), alternative to radar, blinding troops). Law enforcement (used for latent fingerprint detection in the forensic identification field). Product development/commercial (laser printers, optical discs (e.g. CDs and the like), barcode scanners, thermometers, laser pointers, holograms) Cosmetic skin treatments (acne treatment, cellulite reduction, hair and tattoo removal.

Focus is a powerful thing.

A research was carried out and this is the outcome (ask Anthony Robbins about this):

Guess what successful people think and talk about most of the time:

1. What they want. And

2. How to get what they want.

And take a wild guess at what unsuccessful people think and talk about most of the time (Yes, you guessed right):

1. What they DON'T want.

2. And what they're unhappy about.

The question is: What do you think about most of the time?

You see, your outer world is a reflection of your inner world.

If only you can DECIDE what you want. You'll begin to move (unerringly) towards your goal (and ultimately your PURPOSE in life) and your goals will move towards you almost magnetically.

Show me your CLEARLY SET Goals, and I can predict your future.

Every step you take towards your goal increases your faith in yourself.

Invest whatever time it takes to achieve Clarity about your goals.

DESIRE is the starting point of Goals Setting. "Intense" is the operative word here: Intense Desire.

What does it take to be successful in Life? (Brian Tracy was asked). And the answer is this:

1. What do you want in Life?

2. What price do I want to pay?

3. Get started with paying the PRICE.

Make goal setting a Lifelong habit. (Don't die as a couch potato). Resolve to be like the Homing Pigeon, the Guided Missile or the Laser, be committed to your own cause. Be focused.

Believe in yourself. If you don't believe in your cause, nobody else will (or should).

SET CLEAR GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE.

  

(This is another article that's typed on my Blackberry while in traffic today: Inspired by Brian Tracy audio books)

See you at the Top!

By Leke Oshiyemi

HR-Expert| Recruiter | Conference Speaker: on Human Resources Mgt. Personal effectiveness. Social Media.

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