It's Only Impossible Until Someone Makes It Possible!

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Northeast Consulting Group, Inc. is a privately owned firm that specializes in direct marketing, brand building, public relations, and consulting in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

It's Only Impossible Until Someone Makes It Possible -- Roger Bannister

It's a common notion that when someone says something is impossible, it is usually because someone has not done it yet. If everyone went along with this ideal, we would not have many of the common luxury items that we have now such as: internet, television, computers, cell phones, phones, and airplanes. As people, it is normal for us to doubt what we have not seen proven to be true. But, why is anything impossible? If we have goals, dreams, or visions, why do we not do everything we can to make those things our reality? Whether or not we like to admit it, the biggest reason is because doing something that has never been done takes an incalculable amount of hard work and dedication. One of Northeast Consulting Group, Inc's favorite stories comes from runner, Roger Bannister. He did something that people said could not be done and he changed the way people viewed competitive running just from his achievements. In case you did not know Roger Bannister is most well known for being the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes.

Before he reached this achievement, everyone said that running a mile in less than four minutes was impossible and it couldn't be done. The year after Bannister was able to run the three minute mile, 27 other people achieved this task. So, what changed? The mile did not get any shorter and time did not tick any slower. The difference was in the mentality of the people attempting to reach this milestone. After Bannister ran the mile in under four minutes, everyone knew that it was possible. They did not let their mind limit their belief as to what was possible. The mindset shifted from, "I don't know if I can do this, it hasn't been done," to "If he can do it, I can do it."

The moral of this story is to remember that our mindset about a task, our goals, and what we are capable of as individuals can limit our success. The mind is a powerful thing and if you truly believe you can do something, then you can.

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, 'I'm possible'!" - Audrey Hepburn

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Northeast Consulting Group, Inc Reviews the "Position Myth"

Northeast Consulting Group, Inc. is a privately owned firm that specializes in direct marketing, brand building, public relations, and consulting for Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Northeast Consulting Group, Inc. is passionate about providing development to our employees outside of just the business world. Our company focuses on the development of the mind and helping our employees reach their full potential. Today, Northeast Consulting Group, Inc. is reviewing, "The Position Myth." This meeting was created from John Maxwell's book, 360 Degree Leader.

The Position Myth

The position myth is common in the workplace and in any team environment. People tend to be confined and only allow themselves to achieve things that are part of their "position" or "formal role" within a company or team environment. The position myth states, "I can't lead if I'm not at the top."

The Truth About Leadership:

• The truth is that 99% of leadership comes from the middle, not the top.
• "The true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less." - John C. Maxwell

Misconception #1:

Leadership comes from having a position or title:

• People who agree with this, buy into the myth.
• These people feel like "potential leaders."
• They're uncomfortable stepping up in the workplace or in a team environment because they don't have a formal position that states them as a leader. (i.e. Team Captain, Team Leader, Manager, CEO)

Misconception #2:

Relationships don't create leadership:

• People who agree with this don't focus on building relationships with the other people in the work place or in a team environment.
• In the Long Term, people who buy into this misconception feel increased unhappiness and start looking for a new leader, team, or organization.

The truth is that Leadership is derived from influence. The easiest and most effective way to  create influence is to build the right kind of relationships with the other people around you in the workplace or in a team environment.

The type of Leadership that someone can have is broken down into 5 Levels. Position, Permission, Production, People Development, and Person-hood.

The 5 Levels of Leadership:

1. Position

• Rights.
• People follow you because they have to, your influence won't extend from there. (i.e. Manager, Team Captain, CEO, etc.)
• You can only do the position you're given and your influence will only extend to the boundaries of your job description.

So how do you get yourself out of the Position level?

• Start doing things to increase your influence outside of your stated position.
• Ask yourself these questions: Do I have to be at the top of the chart to create relationships with others/ Do I have to have the top title to help others and myself be more productive?
• Start changing your mindset. Understand that influence is disposition, not position. You get out what you put in.
• "Leadership is a choice, not a place you sit, you can make a difference no matter where you are."

2. Permission

• Relationships.
• People follow you because they want to. 
• Your influence now extends beyond your stated authority.
• You've now started to build relationships with the people you desire to lead, you genuinely care about people, they trust you, and have now given you their permission to lead them.
• People who are highly motivated tend to become restless in this phase because they desire more, they want to advance and continue to extend their influence.

3. Production

• Results.
• People follow you because of what you have done.
• This is where long term success is sensed by most people.
• The people around you like you and what you're doing, you're able to help people fix problems with minimal effort because of the positive momentum you've created.
• If the people you lead succeed in getting the job done because of your contribution to the team, they will look to you more to lead the way. 
• This is a win-win situation.

4. People Development

• Reproduction.
• People follow you because of what you have done for them. 
• You have to understand how to move through the other four phases to get here.
• This shows that someone has a commitment to developing others, they understand that developing other people and teaching them ensures ongoing growth for the organization, team, and the people within it.
• The goal is to get here, and stay here.
• People reach this mark by genuinely caring about the people they lead. They mentor them, help them develop their skills, and sharpen their leadership ability.

5. Personhood

• Respect.
• People follow you because of who you are and what you represent.
• It usually takes years of growing and developing people and an organization to reach this point.
• It's difficult to get to this phase, but those who make it have a profound impact on the people around them.
• This is not a level that someone can strive to achieve because it is outside of your direct control. Only other people can put someone here because it is derived from a feeling.
• People who make it here have succeeded in leading and succeeding through the first four levels for a long period of time and they've earned the reputation of a level-five leader. 

All in all, this myth hits home with what Northeast Consulting Group, Inc. strives to do within this company. We are looking to empower people to step out of their stated job roles and start creating influence and leadership on their own. This is what breeds a successful leader. This is what breeds a successful manager. This is what breeds a business partner. That is what we want for the representatives within our company.

Northeast Consulting Group Reviews, The Natural Laws of the Mind

Northeast Consulting Group Reviews the Natural Laws of the Mind

Northeast Consulting Group, Inc. is a privately owned firm that specializes in direct marketing, brand building, public relations, and consulting for Fairfield County.

 

 

Within Northeast Consulting Group we focus a lot of the development of our employees in a professional setting. In general, the place that people need the most development is in the area of mental toughness. Successful leaders, business people, and athletes all agree that the the mind is the most powerful force that determines an individuals success. So, in preparation for one of our morning meetings, we came across this article, What are the Natural Laws of the Mind, by Laura King. http://www.summithypnosisandwellness.com/what-are-the-natural-laws-of-the-mind/

Law #1: What You Think is What You Get

- Any image placed into the subconscious mind develops into reality with absolute accuracy. A single thought will never make nor break our life; but a habit of thought will. You cannot think defeat and be victorious. When you change your thoughts, you change your mind.

**Your day is determined by your actions. If you "wake up on the wrong side of the bed" you'll have a bad day. Putting positive thoughts into your day and into your life will translate into positive results. If you envision a successful, productive, and positive day, that's what you'll have.**

Law #2: Every Thought Causes a Physical Reaction

- Your thoughts affect all of the functions of your body. Our personal body chemistry is guided and triggered by our emotions. However, thought leads the emotions. you can make yourself sick, poor, and unhappy by your habitual thinking. People do not realize that it is a law that you become what you dwell upon. 

**Are you excited about your day? Smile, people can hear it even if they can't see you. Show people you truly care about what you're doing, what you're saying. If you will something to be it will be.**

Law #3: Imagination is More Powerful than Knowledge

- Images are the property of the subconscious mind. Those images will always overpower what you think. In fact, an idea accompanied by a strong emotion usually cannot be modified through the use of their reason. However, by subconscious re-programming, one can easily and effortlessly remove, alter, or amend any old idea. 

**Envision your goals. Be specific in picturing what you want in life. Print out pictures, write out your goals, the power of visualization is key to achieving your goals in life.**

Law #4: Your Habits are Your Life

- Life is full of habits. Habits are a series of actions that become more or less automatic. 98% of what we do, we do by habit, spontaneously. Each separate act, good or bad, plays a part in making you what you are. it is never too late to change our habits. Remember that success is a habit and failure is a habit. Repetition forms positive habits and negative ones.

**Make being successful a habit. The only time you fail is when you give up. Constantly giving up on your goals and ambitions creates the habit of failure. But, changing your approach and continuing to try forms a habit of determination which ultimately will lead to creating the habit of success. Focus on making all your actions positive ones and forming successful habits.**   

Law #5: Don't Breed Negative Thoughts

- As you probably have learned though experience, the more attention and power you give to your fears, the more they affect you and the more likely they are to manifest themselves.

**If you're afraid of the dark, you'll always start to hear strange noises or see manifest shadows that will scare you when trying to go to sleep. If you thing negatively about your day, "Today is going to be a bad day." More than likely, you'll end up having a bad day.**

Law #6: Attitude is a Matter of Choice

- An attitude is the way that you look at life. Attitude affects the body and how the body performs. Fortunately, we all have the innate ability to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances. The events that occur in our lives are purely neutral. They are not positive until we have decided that they are, and they are not negative until we decide they are.

**It all goes back to creating habits. Having a positive, optimistic outlook on life is a choice. If you choose to do it everyday, eventually it will become a habit. Thus, improving all aspects of your life.**

Law #7: Reactions Must Be Managed

- The law is the outcome to the previous one. Just as you can manage your attitude, you can manage your reaction to things. What happens in your life is purely neutral, but how you react to what happens is not, it can affect your performance, your mood, and your overall well being.

**Everyone is dealt a set of cards for their life, it's how you play that hand that matters. It's about viewing every situation in a way that is only going to benefit you and your life moving forward and not succumbing to the negative feelings that could be associated with an event.**

Law #8: Thoughts Must Be Kept Alive

- No thought is self-sustaining in the mind -- it must be nurtured, fed, and kept alive. The conscious mind recognizes an idea as true, correct, and guiding. An idea, one accepted, tends to remain until it is replaced by another idea or until it is forgotten. Once an idea has been accepted, there is obstruction to replacing it with a new idea. The longer an idea remains, the more it tends to become a fixed habit of thinking. This is how habits are formed, both good and bad - first the thought, then the action. Therefore, if we wish to change our actions, we must begin by changing our thoughts. 

**Your actions speak louder than your words. It's one thing to say that you're going to do something, it's another to actually take action and do it. Plant the right seeds in your mind and nurture them into the right habits and actions that you want to portray to the people around you.**

Law #9: Attitude of Gratitude

- One of the laws of the universe is what you put forth comes back to you and usually when it does, it has gained mass and momentum. In other words, what goes around comes around. Therefore, if you develop an attitude of gratitude, and you look at your life in terms of all you have to be grateful for, focusing on positive things, then more positive things will be attracted to you. 

**This one is simple, Karma. Instead of focusing on what others have, or negativity, focus on what you have and find the positive. If you put out positive energy, that is what you will receive in return.**

This article just makes sense. It's about toughening up your mind and training your thoughts to focus on the right things. Negativity will consume someone and ultimately lead to unhappiness. The most successful people in any given field have mastered this concept. This is one of the biggest areas areas that Northeast Consulting Group wants to help it's employees develop in. A strong mind, translates into a strong person, which translates into a successful person.

To learn more about Northeast Consulting Group, Inc. please visit our website: www.ncginc.biz