Topgrading and "F***ing up."

Now you know I won't use profanity here cause like the female comedian Adele Givens, "I'm a lady!" So let me tell you from the start where I'm going with this.

In my not so distant past, I recall being a part of a company that subscribed to utilizing what's called a "topgrading" process. This is a process by which some organizations "weed out"  the dead weight aka non-producing employees and aim to hire, coach & maintain their best talent aka "A" players.  I thought about this concept as I contemplated 2011 and all that it holds in store. I thought about what it's going to take to get ahead, how to achieve and surpass my goals and ultimately, how to create a fulfilling life for my family. Am I holding on to "dead weight?" Am I surrounding myself with people who are uplifting and people who I aspire to be similar to in some respect? Am I stimulated, intrigued and challenged? I can surely answer these questions with a resounding "Yes."

Benchmarks have been set and performance will be consistently measured. I am confident in my team, their abilities and value. After all, I only want the best of the best. Like my hubby used to joking say "I don't 'F-down.' I F-up." A double entendre to say the least, but simply meaning "looking up, be-friending up, dressing-up, aspiring-up." Get it? Got it? Good ! (Smile)

I want the best clothes, the best shoes (Tory's are my staple), the best dentists (cause heaven knows teeth are essential) speaking of which, gotta make this run to the ortho for the 2nd time in my lifetime...so be on the lookout for the new tracks that will grace this face. Only the best will do.

Coming into the new year.....I want you to contemplate the topgrading process. What bad habits are you weeding out? Negative people, destructive thoughts? Do you have the best of the best on your team? Don't surround yourself with people who have the same problems that you have. Now that's topgrading.

Grow as you were intended to. I wish you all a mentally, emotionally and physically healthy 2011!

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