TBN #15
Are you in the zone?
Believe it or not, I am still making my way through We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers. One of the gems she shared was the 4 Zones from Gay Hendricks’ book, The Big Leap. The 4 Zones are:
Zone of Incompetence - you are engaging in work that you are not good at and/or do not understand
Zone of Competence - you are doing work well and efficiently but many people also do this work efficiently and therefore the work does not provide deep satisfaction
Zone of Excellence - you are doing work well, efficiently and it pays well. This is likely work that you were professionally trained to do but it is not quite the right fit for you
Zone of Genius - you are doing work that you are naturally gifted for. It is easier for you to create and you can produce unique results that are unlike what anyone else is doing
I share this because it is a way of thinking about where we are and where we can go to be truly boundless. There have been times where I I thought I was working in a Zone of Genius but I was really in a Zone of Competence or Zone of Excellence. It was not until I started seeking alignment between my work and satisfaction that I found more opportunities (i.e.,ways to be boundless). If you are not seeking to be in a Zone of Genius, that’s fine. This message is probably not for you. But for those who are ready to enter their Zone of Genius, the goal is to find alignment between your natural gifts, life work, and satisfaction. The more aligned these things are, the more likely you will engage in boundless opportunities.
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So tell me…
Are you working in your zone of incompetence, competence, excellence or genius? Send me a message and let me know.
Sincerely,
Your favorite CDO
Amber Benton
WEEKLY UPDATE
CLIFF NOTES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
World Religion Day (January 15)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 16). A monument honoring his and his wife’s legacy was unveiled
National Day of Racial Healing (January 17). Watch the town hall.
ChatGPT is biased and causing issues in mental health support and school, especially in writing
If DEI training doesn’t work, what does?
Job interviews are getting worse.
13 tips to reduce job stress in 2023.
Lunar New Year (January 22). Learn about the year of the rabbit/cat
BENTON’S BASICS: HOW TO RESPOND TO SUBTLE OFFENSES
Long story short…
Contrary to popular belief, see something, say something may not always be the best strategy. When it comes to microaggressions, you may want to think twice about responding, especially if you have one or more marginalized identities. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself before responding to a microaggression:
If I respond,…
…could my physical safety be in danger?
….will the person become defensive and will this lead to an argument?
…how will this affect my relationship with this person (e.g.,coworker, family member, etc.)
If I don’t respond…
…will I regret not saying something?
…does that convey that I accept the behavior or statement?
There are no right or wrong answers to the above questions. You must do what is best for you and your psychological/physical safety at all times.
Learn more from Dr. Kevin Nadal
STUDY HALL: SUCCESS FACTORS IN DEI
McKinsey and Company released a new report sharing what success factors are common in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Let’s learn about the five (5) success factors that had significant impact.
HOMEWORK: BLOCKING THE HATERS
What I’m Reading 📖: Still reading Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha.
What I’m Watching 📺: I just started watching New Amsterdam. I can’t believe it took me so long to start watching.
What I’m Wearing 🤓: These block blue light and help animals in need.
DANCE BREAK: PARTY LIFE
I am a huge Miguel fan. This song gives me Prince vibes and playing this song makes me want to spin around in my ergonomic chair and turn the volume way up on my laptop.
DOUBLE TAP: WHO I’M FOLLOWING
Follow Danielle Coke, a designer turned illustrator, advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur. You can also visit her website.
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