| y"> | | | | - What is it you want to do, be and have? |
| "One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is | | | | - What is it you really want to do, be and have? |
| expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, | | | | - What is it you really, really, really want to do, be |
| we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The | | | | and have? |
| process never ends until we die. And, the choices we | | | | Questions to Factor in "B to Y" to get from "A - the |
| make are ultimately our own responsibility." Eleanor | | | | present game - to Z - your Bigger Game" |
| Roosevelt (1884-1962) U.S. human rights activist, | | | | Between "A" and "Z" there are a number of |
| author, and First Lady | | | | challenges and opportunities. In this case there are 24 |
| Executives, professionals, entrepreneurs or anyone in | | | | factor letters: "B" to "Y" with little "b's" through "y's" |
| transition can have remarkable results by upping the | | | | also available as resources. So you see, you have a |
| ante to play a bigger game worth pursuing. There are | | | | wild range of possibilities to select from to reach "Z." |
| unlimited possibilities. What restricts one from playing | | | | - The journey begins at "A" and you want to get to |
| a bigger game is playing a game with the same | | | | "Z". Beginning with the end in mind - in this case "Z" |
| competencies expecting better results. When | | | | being the end - what are 24 action steps you can |
| engaging in a new game with the unchanged | | | | take to reach "Z"? These can be a combination of |
| competencies you aren't playing bigger. In reality you | | | | tiny steps and big steps. They all build towards |
| are actually playing the same game! | | | | winning the game you want to win. |
| For athletes to get to higher levels of achievement, | | | | - What are three resources you have available to |
| they have to raise the bar to advanced | | | | help train you in reaching new competencies to play |
| self-awareness. They do this by accessing their | | | | your bigger game? It could be a mentor, coach, |
| potential, which they put into action through training. | | | | friend, school, etc. |
| It is progression from where the athlete comes to | | | | - What will keep you inspired and motivated along |
| the game with her/his existing competencies and | | | | the way, especially when the going gets tough? |
| then enrolls in coaching and training to expand to her | | | | - What are five habits you will be developing during |
| his bigger game possibilities. | | | | this journey to ensure your success? It could be |
| For example, let's use the English alphabet as a | | | | better time management, meditation, reading |
| metaphor in developing a bigger game. One would | | | | biographies of people you admire and inspire you. |
| think it makes sense that to transcend from "A" (the | | | | Tips to Transform Your Present Game to a Bigger |
| present) to "Z" (the new future) it would be | | | | Game |
| necessary to advance by gaining abilities in the mix of | | | | - Understandably you may be in a position where you |
| the remaining 24 steps "B" to "Y." However, what | | | | need answers now, but reacting from fear will |
| often occurs is people get anxious, fearful, doubtful, | | | | attract more of the same. Taking proactive |
| discouraged, and quit before they get to "C." They | | | | measures from self-awareness brings more of what |
| believe by working harder using the same tools and | | | | you want rather than reacting from fear. |
| knowledge from the past they can transcend directly | | | | - You are the master of your destiny, which is |
| to "Z." | | | | accessed from within NOT from external doing. The |
| An innovative future with possibilities grows through | | | | external doing is in response to the call within. You |
| process. The first step is to leverage where you are. | | | | are more attractive when you are doing what you |
| That would be the "A" factor in following the "A" to | | | | love and meant to be doing through each facet of |
| "Z" allegory. | | | | your life. |
| Questions to Determine "A" Factor - the present | | | | - Keeping a closed mind to possibilities that there is |
| game: | | | | another way minimizes who you are and what you |
| - What are your values? Values are what you | | | | are capable of doing. Closed mind - closed heart is |
| naturally feel is important to you, whether it be | | | | limited living. YUCK! |
| family, safety, creativity, beauty, integrity, friends, | | | | - If your environment is full of clutter, clean it up. |
| etc. | | | | Clutter is taking up space and energy. By removing |
| - What tight spots have you been in where it looked | | | | clutter you allow your inner guidance the space to |
| unlikely you would succeed, but you did? Make a | | | | help you design the bigger game you yearn for. |
| note of them. This is a good place to notice your | | | | Clutter adds responsibility to your "someday" list that |
| strengths and values. | | | | can add stress and overwhelm. |
| - What are your needs? A need is something you | | | | - Remember your "bigger game" is within you and |
| must have to be your best. Your values will give you | | | | ready to come out and play to win. After all Anything |
| additional clues. | | | | is Possible! |
| - What are your wants? These are things | | | | "Leadership is not so much about technique and |
| experiences that you can do without if you had to. | | | | methods as it is about opening the heart. Leadership |
| They are appealing and can be gratifying. | | | | is about inspiration-of oneself and of others. Great |
| Questions to Determine Reaching the "Z" Factor - | | | | leadership is about human experiences, not |
| your Bigger Game | | | | processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, |
| - What insights did you get from the "A" Factor | | | | it is human activity that comes from the heart and |
| questions? | | | | considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a |
| - What is your bigger game possibility? Give your | | | | routine."-Lance Secretan - U.S. leadership author and |
| bigger game a name, such as "Thriving Now" or | | | | consultant. |
| "Living Life on My Terms." | | | | |