I’m all about practical actions. But there’s at least 10% of me that taps into the deeper side of business. The spiritual, the visioning, the energy.
It’s a big part of my success and important to my health and wellbeing. Mediation is a big one for me and I’ve talked about it before. I believe in the practice and I see the results. I am also a big planner and big on vision.
Read MoreDo you listen to what people say is possible for you or do you set your own path? If I would have listened to what others said I was capable of, I would be nowhere. In celebration of International Woman's Day, listen in as I share my tips on how to achieve your success and celebrate every woman around the world.
Read MoreThe biggest deterrent to accomplishing things is not letting go and relinquishing control. It’s hard! I know it is.
Read MoreWhat would you do if you lost power for 18 hours during a winter snow storm? This happened to us recently.
The first things we did was start a fire but after awhile it became apparent that it just wasn't cutting it. So we called in a support system. They set us up with generators, got water flowing through pipes, we made some gas runs.
Read MoreCongratulations to the LA Rams, what a game!
My biggest takeaway from the game was that leaders are NOT defined by age.
Read MoreDo you ever give referrals as a way to give forward? Do you ask for referrals? I do and I come from a place of being of service with the view of being a resource for others. Think about who you could ask for referrals from. Let me know how it works out for you.
Read More13 seconds was all quarterback Patrick Mahomes needed to secure a win two weeks ago when he found his team in overtime and then just two days ago, his team suffered a loss in overtime.
Such a rollercoaster of emotions in such a short span of time. After two consecutive years, the Kansas City Chiefs won’t be headed to the Super Bowl.
Read MoreWhen it comes to productivity, I'm a pen and paper girl. I keep a pad by my side at all times, jotting down important things as they come to mind. The important thing about productivity isn't how you do it but why you do it. Being productive is all about moving your business forward. I like to focus on getting three things done each day. By the end of the week, I've done 15 things to help grow my business. How do you move your business forward?
Read MoreI’ve been traveling a lot more the past few months than I have in probably two years and travel these days is similar to the risks we take as an entrepreneur or business owner.
At the beginning of every year, I set my goals and intentions for the year, visualizing those outcomes. Some people say it's woo. Others say it's practical. Either way, it's a great practice to accomplish all the important things throughout the year.
Read MoreLet’s hop in a pretend time machine and input January 2023 as our destination. One year from now. You are about to celebrate the year you just had. What does that look like? What did you accomplish? How did you do it?
Read MoreWishing you a wonderful holiday season and 2022! We are enjoying the gift of sharing joy forward and being able to spend more time with family and friends. Let me know what you’re up to this holiday season.
Read MoreWhen the calendar flipped over to 2021, we all wished for a much different year than 2020. 2021 was a great year for Slater Success - our 13th year in business. I wanted to share some of our highlights and what we learned from our experiences.
I was with a friend the other day and she asked me how I get all the end of year things done? She knows I like my strategic planning and efficiency. I told her that really, anyone can do it because December 25th is the same time every year. Start with December 25th and work back accordingly. How do you do it? What are you running efficiently in your organization this year? Are you doing anything differently next year?
Read MoreHow are you giving back this year in addition to giving gifts to family and friends? I encourage you to think about how you can give back in big ways to organizations that really need the help. It could be with your time, your talents or your financial contributions.
Conversations about money aren’t easy. Especially when it comes to asking for it. Whether it’s an unpaid bill, a potential proposal, an event fee, etc. it can be uncomfortable when you have to ask someone about money. My best advice is simple. Never send an email about money.
Read MoreWhat does your sales process look like? Do you get into what's important to a potential client during a sales conversation? You have to be able to stay in the conversation. Don't rush the sale. Take the time to address what is on the mind of the potential client and experience more success in your sales conversations.
Read MoreIt happens to the best of us. We think we are booking through a hotel or airline website, but instead, we actually book through a third party. This happened to me last week when I booked our room at the Hilton for our West Coast vacation.
As a leader, are you assertive or aggressive? Being assertive is great for business leaders. But the idea of assertiveness often brings up questions. When should you be assertive? How do you use assertiveness as a leader? What about aggressiveness? How do you identify it? What causes it? How can you make sure to be assertive instead of aggressive in your business and how do you see the difference between the two? Being assertive is a valuable tool to help you reach your vision, your goals and your dreams.
Read MoreWhat a crazy title, right? But, seriously, have you been on Space Mountain in Disney World? That awesome, spaced-themed rollercoaster that has you flying through the pitch black, indoors? It’s scary, right? But if you turned out the lights and you knew exactly what twists and turns were coming next, it really wouldn’t be that bad, would it? It doesn’t go upside down or take you in a major loop, it’s fairly simple once you take away the “not being able to see” element. That is also business and a perfect tie in as we approach Halloween. What scares you?
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