Our state of mind determines the outcomes we achieve. Most often I have people say “you are so lucky”. They do not realise that my focused state is what brings in the goods.
 
Observing what is happening in the world. We have gone to war as a choice rather than being forced to. It isn’t our only option. Leaders could call upon their people to step into a state of forgiveness and leave the past where it belongs, in the past.
 
Instead we choose to mar our future with the same footprint, only to impact innocent people living their lives, some already in poverty. The younger generations will think like this.
 
They strive for peace. Their higher emotional intelligence quotient drives them to focus on binding relationships and living in tandem with Mother Earth’s needs. Their state differs from generations before.
 
Harboring anger is not in their DNA. Older generations need to learn this. Perhaps to think of some states of mind that could be useful:

• Forgiveness
• Letting go / release
• Generosity of spirit

 
So if we stepped into even one of these, our day would pan out vastly different to our past. How do we get to the point of creating a state that could impact our decisions and therefore our day?
 
We merely access our memories of a time when we were in that past state, for instance forgiveness. “When did I forgive someone?” ask yourself and step into that feeling. What do you see and hear in that event?
 
If it is a 8 out of 10 intensity, amp it up to maximum like turning a dial on the radio. This sends signals to our neurology to access this state of forgiveness powerfully. Anchor it somewhere so that this is available anytime anywhere you need it in the future.
This is the start of learning how to create a state. Begin with a simple situation where you need to focus on a specific outcome. Create a state to resolve the situation and experience the outcome you desire.
 
Once you get a win you will want more. Like a drug (only this is free), creating states will grow on you till you become a masterful state manager and life is deemed lucky. 

​Research has proven that employee satisfaction contributes enormously to organizational success. Tech IT giants Google and Microsoft got this very early in the piece, securing talent easily with their flexible work hours and well-stocked pantries.
 
Today, employee engagement has become a priority metric to gauge as HR and Senior Leadership look for ways to keep a cohesive workforce together and satisfied.
 
Taking this a step further, a big factor is employees knowing how their contribution connects to the organisations’ mission, vision and core values. Typically, KPI’s are “served” to employees without much discussion on how they were drawn up and the importance of the employee’s role.
 
When carried out well, this gives rise to a deep sense of belonging which is the third level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. A powerful level as this is where people look to be loved and to belong to a team or community.
 
Motivation, productivity and commitment follow in instances when employees feel this deep sense of connection. So how would an organisation make this happen?
 
Creating an organisational culture that holds a strong brand is a brilliant way to start. Setting up a common language where conflicts are minimised, makes for a clear path to focus on the future.
 
I recall a client who focused on just this. He knew that as I worked through levels in the company to help employees grow personally, he would benefit from this at the workplace too. A happy person at home is a happy person at work.
 
When companies spend money to transform their people, employees feel recognised and are proud to be a brand ambassador for the company. This then extends externally to clients where the internal bedrock of stable, happy people shows clearly.
 
All aspects of the company begin to benefit from retention, team work and of course high performance. Organisations are beginning to pick up the signal that creating a harmonious culture leads to these benefits.