The 6 A's of Change

What are you looking to change or improve?

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We have found when affecting the desired and lasting change you are looking for, there are 6 stages to master.

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1?? Awareness is the first stage. ?? This is the stage where you recognize something needs to change. It often stems from disappointment, frustration, and setbacks. It can also come from observation of other people's successes and breakthroughs and discovering what can be possible. This stage is about getting crystal clear on what you want

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2?? Attitude, angle, or approach is the second stage. ?? We may not always have control of a situation in which we find ourself. However, we ALWAYS have the power to choose the healthiest perspective from which to operate. Choose wisely.

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3?? Anticipate the obstacles, threats, and dangers that need to be addressed and thought through. ?? Some of these will be out in the world. i.e., the market, the company, the political or economic landscape. 99% of what will get in your way is what's between your ears. ?? Mindset dictates the success or failure of achieving the desired change. Get clear on how you will deal with what may lie ahead.

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4?? Action is the key. You can't navigate a parked car. Trust your internal GPS and get moving. ?? Trust that you will get feedback, both positive and constructive, along the way. Without action not much gets done.

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5?? Accountability keeps us engaged and provides leverage for the change we want. ?? This is twofold. One way to think of it is as self efficacy which means do we feel we can count on ourself to do what we commit to doing for ourself. ???? Another way is if we make a commitment to others, do they feel they can count on us to get it done. This is about making and keeping agreements and commitments.

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6?? Analysis & Adjust is simply regular check points of noticing what's working and what needs work. ??Evaluate what elements within you and around you are either contributing to your success or contaminating it. Find your way to limiting, eliminating, or delegating what is not serving you and locking in what is working.

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Another important A that is weaved throughout the 6 other A's is Acknowledgment. ?? Celebrate and calibrate your progress along the way to affecting the change you desire.