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Chapter Fifteen
OBSERVATION AS A SUCCESS FACTOR

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"An exhaustive observation is an element of all great success. There is no position in life where a trained eye cannot be made a great success asset."
- Herbert Spencer



A famous preacher who was well known for his powerful sermons was once asked how he was able to deliver such eloquence every week. The preacher replied, “I keep my eyes open and I ask a lot of questions.”

Abraham Lincoln was another remarkable example of the possibilities one has to develop a great intelligence through intense observation. His mind stopped and questioned most things. Whatever the subject, he listened with care and then proceeded to question the subject fully.

Lincoln determined that everything he saw must give up its secret before he would let it go. He had a true passion for knowledge; he yearned to know the meaning of things and the philosophy behind them.

The keen observer has a strong advantage over his peers. The observer is always on the hunt for opportunity. He listens intently, all the while processing in his mind the various scenarios by which he might advance.

The observer is always accumulating knowledge of every kind. He does not merely look with his eyes, he sees with his eyes. He keeps his ears open. He keeps his mind open to all that is new, fresh and to the benefit of others. He seeks to piece together the snippets of valuable information that can be used to create new ways of helping others and in turn, profit from his inventions.

"Close observation is a powerful mental process. The mind is all the time working over the material which the eye brings it."
- O.S. Marden

Unfortunately, most people do not attempt to use the power of observation. They are too intent upon moving on to the next thing. Executive coaching services expert maintain the majority of people do not see things; they just quickly scan them.

Intense observation is a skill to be developed. It takes effort to not only look with the eyes, but to also see with the mind. Thought, is work – it takes effort. In return for this effort, the observer learns more rapidly and becomes more in tune with his or her true surroundings and potential opportunities.

All things being equal it is the observer who acts upon his opportunities that gets ahead more quickly. As an example, imagine going into any store with the intention of seeking opportunities that the store owner could take advantage of to improve his business.

Let nothing escape you as you wander the store isles. Study the employees; assess their manners and how they interact with their customers. Review the cleanliness of the establishment; is it clean? How about the inventory; are the shelves nicely arranges and well stocked? Evaluate the atmosphere; is it warm, upbeat and welcoming?

If any of the above areas can benefit from improvement then that is your opportunity. Competition is based on ones ability to take advantage of the others weaknesses and fill the void that means something to the customers. Price is not always the determining factor to the customer. Many are willing to pay a premium in exchange for a high-value experience.

"The person who would get on must keep his eyes open, his ears open, his mind open. He must be quick, alert, ready."
- Unknown

Get in the habit of observing and evaluating others, executive coaching services experts. With regular effort you will quickly become more aware of what makes other men and women succeed or fail.

No matter where you go, take a bit of time to study the situation. Think through why those you come in contact with are doing well; or have allowed themselves to become swallowed up in mediocrity.

Make mental notes about what you observe and vow not to make the same mistakes as others have made. Seek out patterns of success and make efforts to copy them. Identify patterns of disappointments and adjust your ways so that you will avoid making the same errors.

Few people realize the tremendous power of successfully training their eyes and ears to better partner with their mind. The secret of a richly stored mind is remaining alert, sorting out the facts and making highly thoughtful decisions.

Use the tool of observation along with a clear purpose, and see how quickly promotion will continue to visit you.


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The Keen Observer Is Always Growing

Executive Coaching Services Questions for Self-Assessment

  1. Describe the current emphasis you place on observing and learning from others. What do you tend to learn from the observation of others?




  2. Explain what you believe to be the benefits of becoming a keen observer? Are you satisfied with your current level of observation of others?




  3. Given what you know from the above personal and executive coaching information, how would you change or seek to improve yourself in the area of observation? Explain what you need to do differently in order to gain better results in the future.




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Additional Leadership Coaching Chapters

» Chapter Sixteen - The Curse of Worry
"Work kills no one, but worry has killed vast multitudes." - Marden

» Chapter Seventeen - The Victory in Defeat
"What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first steps to something better." - Wendall Phillips

» Chapter Eighteen - Breaking Bad Habits
"Man's life work is either a masterpiece or a botch, according as each little habit has been perfectly or carelessly formed." - O.S. Marden


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