We just celebrated the 4th of July and freedom this year is also about getting back to a more normal lifestyle.
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There are so many business lessons to be learned from unexpected problems that we face in daily life. A recent one comes to mind as I was flying with my elderly mother. I could have easily let my frustrations cloud my thinking but instead I decided to practice what I preach: The What-Can-I-Do-Attitude. With a clear head I assessed the situation, asked for help, adjusted with a What-Can-I-Do Attitude, and took consistent action which resulted in the best possible outcome. You can do the same in your life and business.
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In my video newsletter last week, I spoke about my recent in-person client meetings in over a year. To stay on that theme, it’s important to look at this from both your company and clients’ perspectives. What will change? What will stay the same?
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This month, for the first time in a long time, I had in-person client calls. This is truly a cause for celebration. We looked at vision, short- and long-term planning, and strategies, which is much different that 2020. Last years strategies were all about pivoting and moving into opportunity. This year, we are looking at what's working and moving forward with it. Take a moment to look at your future vision and what it will take to get there. Do you want to exit or grow? What is your vision for 2025? What do you need to get there?
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What an accomplishment for pro golfer Phil Mickelson, winning the PGA Championship a few weeks ago and being the oldest golfer to do so at 50. What lessons can we learn from it to apply in business?
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Being involved in nonprofit work is very fulfilling. It's all about growing and helping others. This work is also important to creating a network of relationships and building connections. Alignment exists between you and those you meet because you care about the same things. It's a great component to add to your business and personal life.
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We are living in a time of the remote workforce. Some of us are in the office full time, others part time, others not at all. It has become a continuing trend leaders are still getting used to.
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With the change of seasons and the change of weather, we are moving more towards a hybrid work situation. With kids out of school and more time, it's a good time to ask ourselves how are we going to spend our time and how are we going to arrange our work schedules. Will we still meet clients online or will we be meeting in person at times? One way we can make these decisions is to consider business goals. Think about productivity and accountability. Which is more productive: in person or virtual? Will taking advantage of fresh air and movement help increase productivity and accountability?
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Mother’s Day was this past weekend and I wanted to honor my mom this week in the newsletter. She’s taught me many lessons, but 3 really important lessons she taught me stand out and have translated directly to success in my business life. Read more…
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What are some benefits of taking some time off from your business? I have found that in the many years I have been in business, when you slow down, abundance manifests. What kind of abundance? It's often new opportunities or new clients. What are you doing in your calendar to take a few days off to create a breath of space for your business?
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Core Values. This isn’t just a section of your website, something you post on your wall, or a blurb you review every couple of years. Core values should be at the forefront of your business, truly embraced and practiced.
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Are team retreats a key piece of your business success? They are here at Slater Success. In fact, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of getting together. Team retreats give my team and I the opportunity to check in on company culture and how we are all working together. We reflect on marketing, sales and financial goals and team plans. This week, we'll decide what we want to refine what we're working on, plan new ideas moving forward and decide what we want to achieve the rest of the year. If you have a larger team, it's a good idea to bring on a facilitator. It's hard to be the leader in the meeting and run the meeting at the same time. When is your next team retreat and what will you be preparing for?
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It was a few weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon. I took my mom to lunch to see one of her friends from kindergarten, yes, kindergarten. These women have stayed in touch and maintained a friendship throughout their entire lives. My mom’s friend also brought her son, I have known him my entire life. We were all chatting and catching up and of course, the conversation turned to business.
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I was on the live, we were talking and then...he was gone. Ron Alvesteffer, President and CEO of Service Express, joined me last week on Slater Success Live, my LinkedIn show and over 100 people were logged in and listening live, when tech issues caused an interruption. I found myself shifting from interview mode to speaking and presentation mode, while Ron’s team promptly got him back on, and it all went back to my training, do what you CAN do.
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Spring is here and things are starting to shift and change. It's the end of the first quarter and we're moving into the second quarter. What are your goals for the year? What have you accomplished so far and what are your next steps?
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The Golden Globes took place recently and The Grammys this past Sunday. I like to pull inspiring messages and ideas from the shows to share. This year at the Globes, Norman Lear really impacted me. At 98 years old, he received the HFPA’s Carol Burnett Award, which celebrates "outstanding contributions to television on or off the screen."
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Relationships are so important to business success. How do you know where to put your energy? We don't always know until we try, until we invest our energy into our relationships to learn where the value is. Want to know my #1 rule when it comes to investing in relationships? Listen in to this week's video to find out.
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Social media. It’s all around us and it seems like every year, a new platform is popping up for us to try. In a discussion with my team, we talked about Clubhouse and social media in general and I wanted to share this newsletter on the time suck versus the time investment conundrum.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is the place we find ourselves in when we think about business growth. Fulfillment is a determining factor but what is the financial plan behind the growth? There are 3 basic but essential steps in creating a growth strategy.
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