{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66e8171dd53f4c4a0c5e5105/6769a2b125a0b820a21f91d2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"5 reflective questions to set you on a productive path","description":"<p>As December comes to a close, I like to revisit my year. From a fiscal year perspective, I review the goals of my mid-year in-flight programs.</p><ol><li>Are your programs on track, and can you measure their trajectory?&nbsp;</li><li>What must occur from January through June to accomplish your goals?&nbsp;</li><li>Then, what strategic business outcomes can you plan for and fulfill to meet goals between July and December?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p><p>Another way I reflect on my year is to assess if my work compelled me to evolve how I interacted with my customers, partners, peers, stakeholders, and management.&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Did I target and act on my professional development goals to level up my skills and add one new habit to my professional operating model, making my goals a reality?</li><li>Did I receive or seek out feedback from others about how I can evolve my techniques for interacting with the teams I work with?</li><li>Did I cultivate any new customers and partners into advisory roles this year?</li><li>Looking beyond myself, who did I mentor or support with their role or career?&nbsp;</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>DM me in my community on </strong><a href=\"https://listen-evolve-inspire.mn.co/spaces/10359244/feed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mighty Networks</a><strong>, ask me anything!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>BEST MOMENTS</strong></p><p>“As a professional, it’s essential to constantly assess what’s working and what’s not working so that you can evolve your next opportunity.”</p><p><br></p><p>“Challenge yourself to mature a reputable operating model. Then, work it into your daily practice.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>VALUABLE RESOURCES</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://listen-evolve-inspire.lp.page/4-strategies-for-securing-product-funding?test=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">My free guide</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.listen-evolve-inspire.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out my programs and workshops</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE HOST</strong></p><p>Heather has had more than 25 years of experience working with 1000s of customers and securing hundreds of millions of product funding.&nbsp;Early in her career, she was successful at rapidly growing start-up organizations, and over the past 15+ years she has a record of aligning diverse teams to deliver value for customers and strategies for organizations.&nbsp;All through having a focus on solving customer needs to achieve business outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT &amp; CONTACT</strong></p><p><strong>Visit my community on </strong><a href=\"https://listen-evolve-inspire.mn.co/spaces/10359244/feed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mighty Networks</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Find me on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherjsmith/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@listen-evolve-inspire.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@listen-evolve-inspire.com</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Heather J Smith"}