Personal Fitness Professional - November/December 2008 - (Page 24)

BE A LEADER A leader is anyone who inﬂuences other people. Whether you are the owner of a facility, a manager, a staﬀ trainer, front desk receptionist or administrative support, if you inﬂuence anyone that walks through the door, it’s time for you to step up your game. Take ownership of situations, treat the facility as if it was yours, and be the change that you desire at your place of work. It’s easy to point ﬁngers and blame everyone but yourself, but if you accept responsibility, you’ll be amazed how that positively aﬀects the energy and culture in a facility. TRIM THE FAT If there is anyone on your staﬀ that is not overwhelmingly positive, has a bad attitude, negatively aﬀects the precious energy of your culture or just isn’t performing at a level that is satisfactory, it is time to remove them from your team. You must protect your energy in your work environment and your brand quality. It is critical that they are contributing to the team in a positive way and that their professionalism, service, attitude and energy represent what you desire. If you’ve done everything you can to counsel an employee, motivate him or her and help coach them to success, and it’s just not working, it is typically best to part ways. HAVE A “PURGE PARTY” A purge party is a good old-fashioned cleaning. Removing the clutter from your life allows you to think clearly, be organized and eﬃcient with your time and feel good about your work or home environment. Additionally, add plants, waterfalls, positive quotes, bright colors, good music and pleasant scents into your clean environment, and your mood and mindset will be enhanced. ELIMINATE NEGATIVITY This pertains to all areas of your life. This may mean that you don’t hang out with people that bring you down, don’t watch the news anymore or don’t read the newspaper. Going on a media strike, along with training your mindset for positivity, can be powerful methods to help you and your team create an energy that is dynamic and refreshing. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOUR TEAM Teamwork is essential during tough times. Remember that we must continue to work together and keep our positive mindset sharp at all times. Here are some tips to improve communication and camaraderie: 4 Thank your teammates and your clients more often. 4 If you want more out of your life, you need to give more. 4 Take ownership of all situations and try to be the answer to people’s needs versus someone 4 Do everything in this article “and then some,” and you will be over-delivering with value, service, friendliness, compassion, genuine concern and with positive attitude. In a time when people are anxious, scared or even depressed, it is imperative that we protect our most valuable asset: our mindset. Remember to be the impetus for the change and create the positive energy that each of us desires. If each and every one of us trainers adheres to these measures and stays committed and focused on helping our clients physically, mentally and emotionally more than ever during this time, we can continue to thrive and play a major role in people’s health. There are many people needing our services right now, and only a chosen few who will be able to deliver what is needed. It’s time to step up and “play big!” Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS (www.todddurkin.com) is the founder and creator of Fitness Quest 10. He has produced 26 educational DVDs for trainers, trains dozens of professional NFL and MLB athletes and conducts an ongoing Mastermind Group for personal trainers looking to elevate their business and personal success. He was selected Personal Trainer of the Year by IDEA (2004) and ACE (2005) and is the Head of the Under Armour Performance Training Council. ● NOV-DEC2008 · WWW.FIT-PRO.COM else on your team. 24 http://www.todddurkin.com http://WWW.FIT-PRO.COM

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Personal Fitness Professional - November/December 2008 Contents Letter from the Editor, Writers Your Scope of Practice Combating Youth Obesity Current Controversies The Balancing Act Product Profile Building a Base of Special Populations The Right State of Mind Mark Your Calendar The Equipment Dilemma Too Much To Do, Too Little Time Exercise Spotlight Holiday Gift Guide New on the Market Alyte Piedra

Personal Fitness Professional - November/December 2008

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