Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction We already talked about the fifth principle of Napoleon Hill's 17 principles of success is the Pleasing Personality. Our personality can be our greatest asset or liability. Napoleon Hill explained how 29 major factors shape our personality and we can modify our personality at any given point in time. In our last article , we discussed 10 factors and now let's talk about rest of the factors. 29 Factors of a Pleasing Personality 11. Pleasing Tone of Voice: We can make or break a day of others by just our way of speaking. Our words may be acidic or floral. We must try to speak in more appropriate way during our conversations. 12. Facial Expression and the Habit of Smiling: Our single smile can make other’s day. Always try to make positive facial expressions as these expressions can attract others and inappropriate expressions can repel them away. 13. Tolerance: We have to accept that everyone have different perspectives towards life and we must accept this fact. Tol...