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In many corporations that Technalink has worked with, the initial motivation for considering a cultural change ultimately came from organizational goals. Although the eventual outcome is an increase in productivity, it is also important to recognize how tactics align with employee goals in order to have this beneficial result.

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Small business owners face a number of challenges, especially when they are in the early stages of an enterprise. However, even when growth and sustainability are achieved, it can still seem as though too many professional challenges are arising. At Technalink, we have found that the most common reason for this occurrence is actually due to a lack of alignment with self. [Read more…]

At Technalink, we often use a practice of gratitude in our daily work routines. There are many times when this tactic is directly based in a sense of fulfillment, especially when we are truly appreciative of our gains and achievements. However, there are also times when we use this practice as a means of maintaining positivity, and inviting alignment with beneficial intent. [Read more…]

At Technalink, we are often asked about the manner in which spirituality fits into the professional workplace. The simple answer is that spirituality is a part of our innate beings and our overall factors for wellness, so how can it not be a part of the workplace, which is also an integral part of life. When we work in the same manner as we live, then we also find that our expression of self is more greatly aligned with our own truth. [Read more…]

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Whether it is in personal or business relationships, setting personal boundaries can become a challenge for many people. Many times this can be due to developmental schemas that inform the individual about behavior, although dynamics in the actual relationship can also generate obstacles. However, setting personal boundaries also helps to inform the self that there is validity and empowerment in action, which allows for the highest expression of self to come through.

This form of empowerment is also necessary for successful communication, as it generates the foundation for clarity. By delineating the integrity of the self, business owners are also able to use openness and honesty in communicating, and this invites the other party to do the same. Thus, setting personal boundaries also informs others regarding the energy that is put out to the Universe, and in this way, resonance can be found.

Trusting Your Self

One of the greatest obstacles to setting boundaries and to communicating can be confidence. At Technalink, we often find that when a person feels invalidated or disempowered, they can also find it difficult to clearly voice their own truth. This is because personal boundaries are also part of self definition, and when self is poorly defined, it can become easy to get scattered when interacting with others.

However, being able to stand in your own expression of self also means that you are giving others a clearer picture of motivation and intent. This is also a form of communication, and while it is non-verbal, it still impacts the overall interaction. As a result, your personal boundaries generate the outline of clarity for communication, both as you speak and as you listen.

This process further supports best practices in business, while also furthering spiritual growth and resonance. The result is that you are able to interact with all people from a level of mutual respect, since you have outlined the respect you show yourself in setting your personal boundaries. This opens the communication process to flow in both directions, and invites others to step into their own power, and speak with truth as well.

At Technalink, we understand that starting your own business is always very personal. The manner in which you run and grow your business can certainly evolve, and it is often during these transitional phases where we are given the opportunity to choose how the vision of the company will expand. It is also during these times that we may tend to become so focused on the bottom line that we forget about all the people who have helped to get us there.

Every company is made up of people, which means that even larger corporations that act as an entity are still a convergence of human energies that are operating at the same resonance. Ideally, the energy of the company and the energy of the individuals are striving towards common goals, but expansion can also present a time when it is necessary to check in with people, as this can inform the path of collaboration.

Remembering That You Are Your Company

Whether you are in a time of change or in a time of sustaining, your company is going through a process of development just as much as you are. As you define your brand, you are also shaping your business personality, and this is the energy that clients respond to. Ultimately, it is an amalgamation of the expression of your own self, and the individuality of your employees, and this is what makes the company unique.

Embracing this human aspect allows for growth, because it also encourages everyone in the corporation to create their own path. The synergy of the experience becomes exponential, as there is sincerity in goal setting and in motivations for success. The result is that as the people within the business grow, so does the entire corporation. Utilizing florida llc services can further support this growth by providing a strong legal foundation, allowing businesses to focus on innovation and long-term success.

The human side of business also includes understanding wellness through life and work balance. This applies to owners and employees alike, but can be fostered through attention and mindfulness in the workspace, as well as through respect and allowance. In this way, we develop professional empathy and sympathy, which gives us the ability validate others and ourselves, in a company that owns where the heart of a small business lies.

Regardless of whether we are aware of it or not, everyone is on a spiritual journey. At Technalink, we have found that the manner in which this is expressed can have many variations, but the commonality is that finding purpose is always a part of the equation. For small business owners, this can be even more impactful, as following the passion for an endeavor can also become a defining point for the self.

This also makes it important to consider your professional life in the greater context of your overall wellness and lifestyle, since a lack of alignment in motivation can also alter the course of your success. Acknowledging your avocation through your vocation also means that you will find a greater drive to progress, and a greater commitment to the process of your company and your personal journey.

Deciding Who You Are

Another aspect of the spiritual path is that it is connected to the innate desire that all humans have to express themselves fully and truly. Although our personalities and schemas may have been formed in childhood, this should not stop us from continuing to grow and have experiences. In staying open to this process, we also give ourselves the opportunity to re-define ourselves through choosing the profession that sustains our purpose.

Ultimately, you should love what you do. There may be rough patches, and there may be times when we wonder why we put ourselves through the struggle, but if we are in alignment with our purpose, then we are also able to persevere. The result is not only that you succeed, but also that you are able to refill the energy of your spirit through the act of following your purpose.

Growth is not always easy, but it is always rewarding. In starting your small business, consider what motivates you, gives you hope, and brings you joy, as these all indicate where your resonance lies. These factors also show you the shape of your purpose, and give you the inspiration to discover the outlet where purpose and profession meet.

There is often a tendency for people, and especially leaders, in the workplace to have two very different personalities when it comes to routine stressors and ones that are more challenging. The expression of these different facets often comes about as a cycle, with the everyday personality maintaining positive coping, until an extreme change in plans causes a tipping point.

For others in the workplace, this sudden transformation can come as a surprise, especially if there is little communication about how the situation is really impacting you. As a result, all that others can see is the outwards expression you are projecting, even if internally you are reaching a breaking point. The concern, however, is that the re-action you express is very different than a conscious action, and this energy does influence outcomes.

Taking A Few Steps Back

At Technalink, we sometimes refer to this cycle as the “terrible twos”, partially because it reminds us of the fact that we are empowered to choose which of these two sides of our personality we want to express. The other reason is that the metaphor of childhood development is also a good way to slow down and take inventory before deciding upon an action.

As children, we learn how to relate to others. We find friendships, disagreements, and acceptance, but we also find the experience of interaction. We learn that what we do reverberates out and influences how we continue to relate to others. In this process, we also eventually graduate from throwing a tantrum to get what we want, and move into the ability to communicate needs, while also listening and understanding the needs of others.

When we face challenges, either in people or in situations, we all have the tendency to want to become a toddler again and just have the whole obstacle resolve itself.

The Choice Of Action

We have to remember that it doesn’t matter how much internal work we have done in the past, what matters is how we put that self knowledge to work in the now. When stressors are beginning to feel overwhelming, communicating this fact can be enough to diffuse the expression of the terrible twos. Part of this is simply being able to voice the challenge and reduce the amount of emotional attachment that is being held, but another part is the fact that you are starting a dialogue.

Communication is key, not only for keeping you aware of your expression but also for resolving the challenge. This also means that you have opened up a two way path for exchanged ideas, and while you are voicing your needs, it also helps to stay conscious that others are trying to do the same. In actively listening, you not only begin to hear what the other is really saying, but you also hear yourself. This allows you to utilize all of this information in finding a solution, because it allows for an objectivity that respects and validates both sides of the challenge.