
Exports And Imports Guide

Learning from Failure
However, when my first day of snowboarding grew closer and closer, I began to get anxious about it. I became scared of the lift, falling, running into people on the mountain; the list goes on and on. In other words, I was scared to fail. And so my first day of snowboarding went pretty bad, and it didn’t improve much. It’s safe to say that I failed at snowboarding last season.
Failure has a lot of power. It can intimidate us so much that it can actually prevent us from taking action. Or it can stop us in our tracks and force retreat.
Some see failure as an end, when it can really be considered the beginning. Every failure is a beginning of a new process – a process that requires failure to learn.As a business leader, if you happen to experience failure, keep these tips in mind.
1.) Admit the failure. Whether it is ego or embarrassment, many business leaders don’t want to admit when they have failed. Come to grips with failure so you can move forward.
2.) Learn from it. There is always something you can learn from failure. Mistakes allow you to learn what works and what doesn’t. Period.
3.) Perseverance. Instead of getting frustrated when things don’t go as planned, expect change, ambiguity, and frustration at least part of the time. This is normal. Effective leaders demonstrate an ability to persevere no matter what.
I decided to give snowboarding another chance. When I went snowboarding for the first time this season, I acknowledged the fact that I failed at it last season. I evaluated what I could do to improve and I put myself at the edge of my comfort zone.
My result? I’ve been snowboarding several times this season and no broken bones yet.
While it seems ironic, admitting and learning from failure can lead to success.
We move towards the stars.
Anyways.. here are some photographs from yesterday. Me and Annu just went out for a coffee and some window shopping, but ended up not getting any coffee, cause apparently euros are causing quite a hassle and the line in CoffeeIN was endless. And I really could have used a cup of hot coffee, because I was freezing since we decided that it was a good idea to do some parkouring in the snow.. well not me.. but Annu. And today I woke up with a fever. Yay fo me! Well I hope you guys are having a good vacation so far and enjoy the pictures! :)
Leaders need to bring energy to the office
While some employees are physically present in the office, their mind may still be in vacation mode. It’s no secret after a few days off of work it can be a bit difficult for employees to dive right back into workload. Some employees may have a lethargic attitude toward anything work-related – much to the dismay of managers.
Leaders, if you want life back in the office, it is your job to create the energy.
A high energy level is actually an extremely important leadership trait. As a leader, everything you do is contagious. If you act ambivalent about your roles and responsibilities and display a discouraged attitude, the organization will reflect it. However, when you are enthusiastic with high energy and drive, it can inspire, motivate, and reenergize your co-workers.
To play at the top of your game every day, you need to create your own energy. Here are some development tips to keep in mind.
1.) Approach each day with the same sense of discovery that you had when you were a kid.
2.) Encourage a work/life balance for yourself and your team members.
3.) Decide on a clear-cut, long-range goal for yourself. Then establish what you need to do and what attitudes you will need in order to achieve it.
4.) Exercise regularly, eat well, get enough sleep, laugh often – all these impact your energy level.
Remember, your team looks to you to set the pace and provide a role model for hard work and quality. So make the choice to be energetic and bring some life back into the office. It will be contagious.
Tell us, what ways do you bring energy to the office? Is your mind still in vacation mode?



























