Everyone knows that confidence is a key element for success in anything in life. However, confidence expands and contracts. Confidence can be situational and conditional. Confidence is gained over time and may be lost in an instant. So, I explored the concept of confidence during some recent time in the quiet. I asked myself a…
Happy Spring! After a long winter, it’s time to celebrate the season of rebirth, growth and renewal. This is a perfect time to check in with yourself and your business to be sure that you are the CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE, BALANCED, and BOLD leader you need to be to achieve your goals. Horses never willingly follow…
Many of you have seen me give talks to big groups, lead trainings, do videos, and mingle around at networking events having a blast. And I am having a blast. But, I want to share a little secret that may affect you too… I just returned from an amazing business development conference and learned some…
Commitment is the key to success in anything. When you’re committed: • You make decisions • You take action • You give your all • Others feel it • You get results. As your commitment deepens and grows, you expand your world and new possibilities open… Most of the time. But what if you’re committed…
Fear is GOOD Yes. Fear is good. If you can feel fear, it means: • You’re alive • Your instincts are working • Your senses are sharp All top performers feel fear. It creates an adrenaline rush and pushes them to deliver their best. Fear is an opportunity for growth. If you accept it. The…
This weekend I had an epiphany while walking in nature. The wind was brisk. Leaves fluttered to the ground around me creating a carpet of browns, reds and yellows. I paused for a moment, revelling in the smell of damp leaves, the breeze cool on my face. Gazing up at the naked branches I realized…
“Sure-footedness” is critical to business success. Great trail horses and ranch horses are often described as “sure-footed.” They rarely misstep on rough terrain and are trusted partners. Do you walk with confidence? Are you sure of each step? With certainty, you walk forward with ease. You find a rhythm to your work and know what…
(Originally Published in the Piedmont Business Journal, July 2012) Everyone in business, including for-profit and not-for-profit entities, needs to understand the concept of a “value proposition.” In simple terms, a value proposition is a statement that convinces someone that you are the one to call, the place to go, the must-have product, or the “go-to” resource.…