Do Your Work Goals Pass This Test?

Do your work goals pass this test?

Learn how to focus on your goals and why your work goals must pass this test.

In this video, we unpack the holy trinity; the secret to focusing on your goals is the ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘can I’. These are three hugely important components of any goal. Without these three solid foundations, you will learn how weak your goals are a major issues and how you are leaving the success of you and your team to chance.

Get your holy trinity in check, and you will not only make your planning more effective but also significantly increase your likelihood of success.

Look out for a terrible joke, too; my apologies! What are you waiting for?

Dive in and learn how to make your goals more robust.

Posted On January 16, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Culture, Engagement, Goals, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Management, Performance Management, Productivity, Trust, Video /

What Top Gun Teaches You About Productivity

Welcome to a unique exploration of What Top Gun can teach us about productivity. Inspired by the iconic line from Top Gun Maverick – “It all comes down to the pilot in the box!”

Ricky takes you on an exciting journey to redefine productivity. Hit play to dive into a world where your mindset, habits, and actions take centre stage, far beyond any tool or app.

Why Watch This Video? Break free from the endless cycle of new productivity tools. Transform your approach to tasks and challenges. Build habits that boost productivity effortlessly.

Cultivate behaviours that enhance efficiency and focus. Gain valuable insights from relatable, real-life examples.

Ricky’s Message: “Be the pilot in your productivity journey. It’s not about the tools you use; it’s all about you!

If you’re ready to take control of your productivity and learn from the wisdom of Top Gun Maverick, this video is for you!

More Tools on Productivity

Posted On January 3, 2024 By Ricky Muddimer In Goals, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

Why New Years Resolutions dont work – what a psychologist told me!

Why New Year’s Resolutions don’t work is a topic that interested me so much – I asked our resident psychologist, Paul Hutchinson.

Are you struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions?

You’re not alone! In this video, I dive into the psychology behind why it’s so hard to stick to those yearly promises we make to ourselves.

Paul (a renowned psychologist with an MSc in Organisational Psychology from Thinking Focus) and I talked, and I took these three key takeaways:

We uncover valuable insights and offer practical tips to make your resolutions a roaring success.

Posted On December 17, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Goals, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

Confabulation: Why do people lie at work?

Why do people lie at work? The answer is we all lie, be that to others and ourselves, though we don’t (always) mean to lie.

What is happening?

In this video, we unpack workplace discussions and why they often lead to mistrust and dissatisfaction. We are all fallible, but why do we unintentionally lie at work? Why do we convince ourselves that something is true when it just ain’t so? Tune in to discover the world of confabulation and how to mitigate its impact in the workplace.

Posted On December 6, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Culture, Decision Making, High Performing Teams, Mindset, Trust, Video /

Progress vs Perfectionism: Why Perfectionism is the Enemy of Progress!

Progress vs Perfection: why perfectionism is the enemy of progress!

In today’s video, join Ricky as he delves into progress versus perfectionism, why perfectionism might be holding you back and how embracing progress can be a game-changer!

What’s Inside: Understand the pitfalls of perfectionism

Ricky’s personal journey from hesitation to 100K views! The immense power of the progress mindset.
Practical insights on how to shift from perfection to progress. Don’t wait; get started!

Key Takeaways:

Perfectionism can lead to procrastination.
Fear of failure and burnout.
Progress promotes growth, resilience, and satisfaction.

The journey and the learning process bring more value than the end goal. Join our community, and let’s celebrate our journeys together!

Posted On November 22, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Decision Making, Goals, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

Six Reasons Why You Keep Failing

Six reasons why you keep failing and why you’re not achieving your goals, and the good news is you can overcome everyone!

Have you ever set a goal and then found yourself asking, “Why didn’t I achieve it?” We’ve all been there. Dive into this video where I unpack six CRUCIAL reasons most people don’t reach their goals. Plus, I’ll reveal personal insights on pinpointing my failures and transforming them into stepping stones for growth.

Don’t just watch—TAKE ACTION! Utilise the tools I share, and embark on a transformative journey towards your goals.

Resources: Thinking Focus Business Challenge eKit: Unlock a treasure trove of templates, videos, and tools to set you on the right path.

Diagnostic Tool: Assess, retrace, and refine your goals for a foolproof strategy. – https://thinkingfocus.aflip.in/businesschallengeekit

Posted On November 8, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Continuous Improvement, Goals, High Performing Teams, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

What Google says about High Performing Teams

Uncover the Secrets to High-Performing Teams

Are you looking to boost your team’s productivity and cohesion?

Ricky dives into the groundbreaking study by Google that sheds light on what truly sets high-performing teams apart. Whether you’re a manager, team leader, or team member or have a curious mind, this video holds transformative insights for you!

Inside this video, you will discover:

Google’s extensive research spanned over two years.
Powerful takeaways from 200+ interviews & analysis of 250 attributes across 180+ active Google teams.
The surprising truth about what really matters in teamwork.
A comprehensive breakdown of Google’s five key dynamics for high-performing teams:
- Impact of Work
- Meaning of Work
- Structure and clarity
- Dependability
- Psychological Safety

Exclusive Resource: Want to implement psychological safety in your team? Don’t miss the exclusive worksheet that will guide you through the process! Click here for the worksheet

Join Ricky on this enlightening journey and equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to craft a team that doesn’t just work but excels!

Posted On October 25, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Culture, Engagement, High Performing Teams, Leadership, Management, Performance Management, Productivity, Psychological Safety, Trust, Video /

How to Master Teamwork: 7 Essential Tips to Be a Stellar Team Player

Mastering Teamwork: 7 Essential Tips to Be a Stellar Team Player

In this video, we delve deep into the art of teamwork. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your professional collaborations or uplift your personal interactions, being a top-notch team player is the game-changer.

What’s Inside?

Communication Foundations
Valuing Diverse Perspectives
Harnessing Individual Strengths
The Power of Reliability
The Need for Adaptability
Staying Positive in Team Dynamics
Resolving Conflicts the Right Way

Mastering teamwork isn’t just about getting the job done; it’s about fostering relationships, growing personally, and contributing meaningfully to collective efforts. Dive in to explore how you can elevate your team interactions and personal growth journey.

Posted On October 11, 2023 By Ricky Muddimer In Engagement, High Performing Teams, Influence, Leadership, Management, Mindset, Productivity, Video /

Unlocking Hidden Gems: Finding Opportunities in Challenges

Finding Opportunities in Challenges requires us to delve into the heart of two mindsets:

Problem-Focused and Solution-Focused. Have you ever wondered what determines whether you get stuck in a challenge or find your way out?

Inside this video:

The Pros and Cons of a Problem-Focused Mindset
Advantages and disadvantages of Solution-Focused Thinking
Four ACTIONABLE steps to turn problems into opportunities

How to Overcome Self Sabotage

Ever felt like you were your own worst enemy?

We’re discussing a universal issue today: How to overcome Self-sabotage.

Dive deep into understanding why it happens and how to conquer it. From procrastination to perfectionism, we cover it all! If you’re ready to transform and stop holding yourself back, this video is a MUST-WATCH.

Understanding Self-Sabotage
Why do we self-sabotage?
Types of self-sabotage
How to overcome self-sabotage