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By Michele, on September 23rd, 2011% As cancer registrars we can be more successful at influencing our cancer program team and peers by applying a few simple principles. Often people think of influencing others as a form of manipulation and unethical behavior. But, nothing is further from the truth. Influence, when used appropriately and for the right reasons is not only ethical, but highly effective.
According to Robert Cialdini, author of Influence: Science and Practice, the first principle of influence is reciprocation. People will be ready and willing to help you when you have first done something for them. This is really quite simple and perhaps you recall The Golden Rule. The principle also suggests that the cancer registrar will be proactive in how they approach and influence members of the cancer program, instead of reactive. So, in a nutshell, this means give first, then receive.
The heart of the Cancer Registrar’s work is helping others. It stands to reason that they will also develop their professional assets and skills to help others do their jobs better, be more successful and to collaboratively work together. You have one of the most valuable assets in healthcare at your fingertips and that is information. By freely giving of applicable and critical information you can generate feelings of gratitude that makes the other person want to reciprocate. This will foster not only a collaborative environment but will demonstrate your value to the organization and cancer program.
What are you giving to others today? Are you generating a sense of gratitude and reciprocation? How do you demonstrate value as you influence others?
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http://www.RegistryMindset.com. Michele Webb is a nationally recognized, certified cancer registrar (CTR) who is committed to Cancer Registry leadership and professional growth. She helps cancer registrars around the world as a motivational speaker, author, and educator. You have permission to repost this article as long as you do not alter it in any way, give credit to the author and link back to her website.
By Michele, on August 26th, 2011% You can watch a short video on this subject by clicking here.
For most of us, the very thing that we tend to think of least is what has the greatest power to impact the success in our work and personal lives. I’m talking about our personal influence. What we believe in, think about, and the attitudes we choose radiate from us each and every day.
Each of us have the gift of influence. This ability comes from what we really are, not what we pretend to be. As humans, we have the power and even the responsibility to choose our beliefs and actions and how we want to influence others.
Each of us has the opportunity to select the qualities and behaviors that need improvement. By choosing to work on our personal and professional growth we can not only dramatically change our own lives, but we can also change our influence on others.
What is your power? How do you influence others in your cancer registries, hospitals, organizations and even in your community? We all have something that can be improved upon and I know that with a little thought and action, you can be a change maker and positively impact the world around you. And, when you choose your attitude and mindset, you will be able to influence others with respect and empathy and prove your value as a cancer registrar.
I hope that you watch the short video by clicking on the link above and that you share this with your friends and colleagues. Tell us how you’re influencing people around you or what “your secret” is for demonstrating value by communicating with love, respect and empathy. Just click on the “Leave Comment” button below and drop us a few short sentences. Check out our professional growth courses at www.RegistryMindset.com, the cancer registrar’s best resource for professional growth and top-quality continuing education programs.
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Michele Webb creator of the cancer registrar continuing education program, http://www.RegistryMindset.com, is a nationally recognized, certified cancer registrar, committed to Cancer Registry leadership and professional education as a coach, mentor, motivational speaker and author. You have permission to repost this article as long as do not alter it in any way and give a link back and credit to the author and this URL
By Michele, on June 5th, 2011% You can watch a short video on this subject by click here.
Each of us has the ability and opportunity every day to influence others. How we choose to use that influence will determine whether it is in the best interest of the person, team or organization. If you are like me, you probably want to help others be their best and to achieve their greatest possible levels of success. This is what leadership is all about, influence for the good of the team and organization.
A leader’s influence is not determined by their job title, position within an organization, whether they are a certified cancer registrar or not. To influence someone you simply need to have a vision of a better place or way to do something and care about bringing others along with you “for the ride.” In fact, some of the best leaders today are those who do not have line authority or positional command but rather have drive, passion and motivation to help another individual.
Through meaningful connections with people and by having a desire to serve their needs and to see them achieve success instead of your own you will effectively lead others to greater levels of success. Focus your goals and motivation around benefits for the team and organization and you will see team, and personal, success leap well beyond what you dreamed possible!
To do this, here are simple steps you can take today:
- Grab a notepad and find a quiet place. Take notes as you ask yourself these two questions: (a) Write down your goals, dreams and desires. Ask, are they focused on the success and achievements of others, or for your own personal benefit? (b) From your list, identify the goals, dreams and desires that will actually benefit the team or organization.
- Now, from the list above, create a second list and write down five (5) things you can do that will benefit the team or take the team closer to success or achievement of a specific goal. Be realistic and honest.
- Lastly, take each of the five things you can do from step #2 above and start adding them to dates on your calendar or date book. Identify who, what, where, why and how you can help the team reach these goals, put realistic dates and timelines to the tasks and then begin planning on how you will carry out this action plan. Dreams without action are only pipe dreams and time wasters. Cancer Registry leaders and those who desire to influence others will take the time to plan and put action into their goals for the good of the organization.
In summary, creating greatness with your team involves meaningful connections with others, focusing on the goals and benefit of the team, planning how you can help the team to achieve the goals and then carrying out that plan by influencing others to walk the path to success with you. This is what being a cancer registry leader is about!
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Michele Webb creator of the cancer registrar continuing education program, http://www.RegistryMindset.com, is a nationally recognized, certified cancer registrar, committed to Cancer Registry leadership and professional education as a coach, mentor, motivational speaker and author. You have permission to repost this article as long as do not alter it in any way and give a link back and credit to the author and this URL.
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