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How to Build A New Team From Scratch

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Since each team is nothing more than a collection of individuals, and since each individual is unique, then each team, by definition, is also unique. Therefore, assembling our teams in the workplace, or anywhere else, requires thought and care. The opportunity doesn’t come often for us, but getting the chance to build a brand new team from scratch is one of the most enjoyable experiences a manager will ever have.   For me, the first such opportunity came several years ago, when my firm opened up a new factory in Riyadh. I was tasked with building an entire departments from the ground up,to eventually delivering results, I started with a clean slate, few rules and only an endgame in mind:   How can I build a successful team? Here’s how I'm building my team in Riyadh, from identifying a position I need to fill all the way through to making a hire. Determine the type of team you need. Develop a repeatable hiring process. Prioritize. ...

How To Push Yourself Beyond Your Limit.

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How often do you stretch your limits and test yourself? The only thing stopping you from reaching your goals and dreams are your limits. It’s when you meet your limits that you feel resistance and things you want seem harder to achieve. Whether it is fear, doubt, physical abilities or some other mental block, it can present a huge barrier to getting what you want. How do you do something that you previously thought to be impossible for you? Change your mindset Many times when you feel like you have nothing left, when your body seems to be on the verge of collapse, you are capable of performing incredible feats. Mind over matter is a poweful principle that allows you to do this. Pain is temporary, glory is forever In times of severe exhaustion and pain, when your body is telling you to quit, your mind often gets filled with negative self-talk. This negative self-talk then overwhelms you and you stop.This is a crucial moment that y...