Have you been wondering what you'll do “when you grow up?” Feeling blah about your business and position in life? Ever wonder if there's more (satisfaction, money, free time, balance, fun) than you're currently experiencing?
No, this isn't a commercial for hair implants, little blue pills, or a dating service. It's not uncommon for me to work with remodelers who are questioning the direction their careers and companies are taking. So what do I do when remodelers start asking? I ask them a lot more questions.
I have learned over the years that the right answers come from asking the right questions — those that reach back to your bedrock principles (what you love, what you believe, what you find really important) and then point the way forward. Here are some of these tried-and-true questions, along with a few responses recently given by one remodeler in his quest for a better fit with his company.
What are your strengths and weaknesses in business?
“Sometimes, I am almost visionary. I am particularly creative, resourceful, and a great problem solver. And I have always been exceptional at bringing in business … but not so good at handling it once I've brought it in. I tend to take on too much. I over-commit. I fail to follow through.”
What do you dislike doing at work?
“I hate being disorganized or not on top of my details. I also dislike things being hectic, particularly because I tend to lose focus and miss important things."
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