It’s Groundhog Day and Phil saw his shadow, so it looks like we have 6 more weeks of winter!
Today got me thinking about the classic movie, Groundhog Day, with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. I’m sure you’ve seen it. Phil (played by Murray) keeps waking up on the same day and having to relive it over and over again. We see him go through every emotion.
Read MoreHow did I know I could run a printing company? I didn't. However, I believed in myself. I believed that I could learn to do it. It's in our beliefs that we can accomplish so much. When we question in negativity, it makes the achievement that much more difficult. Work on your belief systems. Believe in success and actions to create the ability to do what you want to do.
Read MoreTomorrow is Inauguration Day and it will look very different from prior years. I was reading in the New York Times the reason there is such a big gap between the end of an election and Inauguration Day was created by the authors of the Constitution, so the new government would have time to travel to DC during the winter. It actually used to be even longer, but was changed in 1933 when an amendment was made. What an interesting fact! It reminded me to always stay in education mode, keep learning, researching, reading, talking to people, asking questions. I like to think of this as market research mode.
Read MoreIt can be lonely at the top for business owners at all stages of business growth. The pandemic has heightened that feeling for many of us. What are you doing for yourself to overcome that feeling and make sure that you are taken care of? How are keeping yourself and your people motivated? Reach out to chat if you'd like to talk about it.
Read MoreWe all do it. We make New Year’s resolutions, with a lot of hope and eagerness we can stick to new habits. More than 80% of resolutions fail. What’s the difference between goals and resolutions?
Read MoreAs we move through this holiday season, it's a good time to reflect and contemplate what our year was about. For me and Slater Success, we did a lot of new things this year. We started How to Be A Visionary Leader during Unexpected Times and it's turned into a new program. I've started writing my 3rd book. We have a new Linkedin Live show and expanded our community. 2020 has been a adventure that has been filled with silver linings. Honor and find your silver linings.
Read MoreThis is the year of shifts, am I right?!
I wanted to share one of my recent, personal shifts and how we can look at these with a silver lining.
My husband, Michael, celebrated his 60th birthday last week. Last year, before Covid was a household name, we were planning a weeklong vacation with 11 people.
Read MoreMy daughter, Alex, and I had a busy weekend of wedding planning and I had three major takeaways from some of our interactions.
I wanted to share those and how they can apply directly to your business…
Read MoreMy decisions matter. Your decisions matter, too. As a leader, you are responsible to take action. Actions are attached to our decisions. Actions lead to outcomes and results and give you insights to make your next decision. As a leader, it's important that your decision and points of view get heard. Your decision to vote makes sure that happens.
Read MoreCommitment gives the greatest insight to build, scale and grow your business. To stay present and be committed, it's important to stay focused on long-term success and enjoy the journey. Listening is an important part of commitment. Listen to the marketplace and to your relationships.
Read MoreLet’s stop calling 2020 the year of uncertainty and start calling it the year of innovation. I’m sharing three ways below to help you become more innovative in your business.
But first, a little story...
Read MoreNow is the time to make things happen by planning for your visions, goals and actions. My own team planning retreat is happening this week. When you plan for the next steps in your business, decide on your financial, marketing and sales goals. Break down what actions you can take, get the knowledge you need to implement and get started.
Read MoreConsidering the recent loss of one of the greatest women leaders of our time, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, many of us have taken the time to reflect on what made her so great. Let's pay tribute to her and to other great women that we learn from all the time. What women do you look to as the leaders in your life? What impact do you want to make in the world and what steps do you need to take to make it? Believe in the possibility and the impact we can all make together.
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