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This topic is inspired by an article written by personal friend, international speaker and author, Simon T. Bailey. My wish is that it will propel you on the path of releasing your boundless brilliance this year.

The days of coming into the office to check your mail, live for your lunch break and expectantly wait for pay day are gone.

“Change is your friend not your foe, change is a brilliant opportunity to grow.”
Simon T. Bailey

Today is not the time for small thinking. It is not the time to give up. During these times some people have decided to stop doing a half-brilliant job. These times have made some employees go the extra mile without being told. Why? Who really wants to have their credit ruined, reputation diminished
or be out on the street in this economy?

In a recent interview, Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, stated, “One of the things I’m always trying to do at Virgin is make people re-invent themselves.
I firmly believe that anything is possible.”

Re-invention just doesn’t happen at the snap of a finger. Someone has to make a conscious decision to say “something has got to change.” Could you be that person? Re-invention is a process, not just a one time event.
In every period of history, out of adversity emerges brilliance:

I could go on and on, but you get the point. In the midst of stress, someone found a way to create the future they intended to live in instead of succumbing to the stress of the day.

This is the time to get off your butt and make a bold move in the direction of your brilliant future. That’s right… you’ve worried long enough and nothing has changed! Be the catalyst of change and re-inventing yourself:

Conduct a personal brand analysis. What is your strongest capability, core competency? What is the one area where you strategically shine? What is your point of differentiation in your work environment?
Update your interpersonal skills. Cultivate the art of small talk. Establish a network of people who believe in you. Meet with them to begin to strategize about your future. Who can they introduce you to? How can you help them?
Write down your vision for your life. Jot down 50 things that you will do before you depart this earth. Focus your energy on creating the future you intend to experience.
Upgrade your relationships. Begin to identify key individuals in your community who are already doing what you intend to do and get involved with their vision.
Invest in your knowledge. Buy books that challenge your thinking. If you don’t have the time to read, download audio books.

Re-motivation is the opposite of de-motivation. As a person who chooses to believe their own weather forecast, re-motivation combats the storms of uncertainty.

“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we are not really living.”
Gail Sheehy

10 ways to ensure New Year's Resolution Success

Less than 10% of people who set New Years' Resolutions actually achieve them. How can you ensure YOUR success?

Whether you want to get fit, lose weight or organize your office space, here are some ways to put a plan in place to make your resolutions a reality:

Make your resolution very specific. "Don't say 'I want to change the way I look'—instead, say 'I want to hire an image consultant, find a new hairdresser, have a new “look” by 1st March.
Do a Resolution Reality Check. Before you set the resolution, make sure you can answer, "YES!" to the following questions: "Am I the primary reason for setting this goal (vs. your mom, boyfriend, wife, boss)? Do I feel alive and energized by this goal? Is this goal in line with my life purpose or mission?"
Write your resolutions down. This will give you a higher chance of success.
Put Reminders in place. Stick your goals on your bathroom mirror or in their car. Put reminders on your cell phones. “Seeing” your goal every day will keep it top of mind.
Commit. Move beyond "good ideas" to the land of true "commitment". Do a ritual or ceremony to symbolize your commitment.
Enlist the support of friends and family. Bring others in on the resolution so you have a support group to help you accomplish your goals.
Get Accountability. Have your support group remind you at least once a week, "So, how's it going with your goal?"
Don't let yourself quit. Even if you slip up once or twice, start again.
Visualize. See yourself on New Years Eve 2010 with all your goals achieved. What would that look like? How would it feel? Visualize once a day and see the difference it can make in your life.
Use anchors. Tie your goal to a habit you already have in place. Perhaps you decide to go to gym after you drop off the kids at school, or listen to your Spanish cd whilst driving to work. Anchoring your new behaviour to an existing habit is a great tool for success.