What makes an achiever? Ambition, drive, determination, perseverance and applied faith.

Start with a definite goal in mind. Determine what you want from the world. More importantly I believe is to decide what you want to contribute to the world. Some people have a tendency to set goals to low. I challenge you to raise your sights.

So moving. Once you know what you want to do then want it so much that you move toward your definiteness of purpose. Acting in applied faith, stay in the race.

You just don’t know who is watching to become a part of your tribe.

Until next time,
Stephanie

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As an accurate thinker you must scrutinize every bit of information you encounter.” Napoleon Hill

In the days leading up to the transfer of power in our country was the meeting with President Obama, President George W. H. Bush, President George W. Bush, President Clinton and President Carter. One piece of advice that resonated with me was the advice on discerning accurate information.

As a leader, don’t look for ‘yes’ men. Look for people that will be willing to bring you the tough truth. Moreover we are responsible for asking without prejudging or leading.

The result of discerning truth and asking without preconceived thoughts on responses will result in a stronger team. You will be modeling the way for your own team of emerging leaders.

Until next time,
Stephanie

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One of the exciting things about doing what I do is seeing the transformation from a team of many to a team of one.

How is this possible?  When  a group of people first come together, often there is an uncertainity about whether it will all work, how it will work and what will it look like.  The rallying call becomes the centering force for the group.   As the group moves from their strengths individually to their strengths as a team, they become a team of one. 

What does it take to get to the “ONE”?  The rallying cry has to be powerful and unwavering.  And of course the leader has to know what role the team needs and step in effortlessly and effectively. 

Nothing new right?  I was reminded recently that “to know and not to do, is not to know”, what is the current temperature of your team?

Until next time,

Stephanie

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One of my emerging leaders is in a transition. Currently he is a manager working in a position that is not his true calling.

So what do you do when what you are doing is not the do that you want to do? (Wow, say that again fast.)

I challenged him to find his happy place. I asked him what he wanted to do? He told me. My question was if you looked at your current challenges in terms of how you would handle them if you were in your passion, what would you do different.

I could see him thinking with a twinkle in his eye that would make Santa envious.

No matter what leadership position you are in and regardless of the chaos around you, I challenge you to find your happy place. Figure out how you can operate in your zone (even in the midst of all the uncertainity).

Let me know if I can help.

Until next time,
Stephanie

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Normally, I post things on leadership but today, I am posting on life. I happen to live in Kokomo which received news about being on the fasting dying city. Which quite surprisingly was news to us. Well the reporting really raised the hair on my neck. How dare they say this city is dying. The last time I checked. This City of Firsts was filled with innovative, intelligent, brilliant people who –guess what we are still breathing. The article America’s Fastest-Dying Towns does not tell the rest of the story, the story of human spirit. As the Leader Builder, and the champion for the City of Kokomo, I tell you there is a lot of life. And although business and success may look different– We are not down or out, just UNDERESTIMATED. For once I wish the media would choose to listen to Think and Grow Rich and use their power for good and not evil.

Until next time,
Stephanie

What have you done for your team — your customers and team members lately to let them know you appreciate them.

If the answer is ” Let me see”.  Create an action to “Appreciate with an Action”

Until next time,

Stephanie

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The old “employment contract” is gone, and employees aren’t
guaranteed lifetime employment anymore.  They are responsible for
managing their careers.  As a leader, it is a good business
strategy to help them. Helping your staff in unconventional ways
builds trust and loyalty and makes for wiser, more efficient team
members.  Here are some strategies to help you cultivate trust and
loyalty.

-Have a “Reading Meeting”. Assign each of your staff a different
industry-related trade publication.  Once a week, get your team
together and ask employees to relate any interesting stories,
trends, or products they discovered in their reading.

-Provide in-house seminars.  Staff members can benefit from
learning how a business is run:  basic accounting skills, financial
forecasting, budgeting, and so on.  Use the experts in your company
as resources to conduct the seminars.

-Be a “mentor headhunter”.  You can’t mentor everyone; but you can
help your staff find mentors either within the company or through
other networks.  Use your influence and standing to reach out to
other business leaders.
 
Take action, remember, you get what you focus on.  When you focus
on cultivating trust and loyalty you will reap the rewards.

Until next time,
Stephanie
 

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