Were you considered Not Essential?
What did that mean to you?
What did it mean to your business?
Clubhouse Craze
Clubhouse anyone? Are you addicted to it or simply clueless?
LWBJ: It's not Personal, It's Business
The fear of rejection in business and careers, is many times one of the biggest roadblocks to success, as rejection is simply part of business and life.
Thinking about this common fear, I was drawn to listen to this TEDx Talk: How Not To Take Things Personally. The speaker took a part-time job as a sports referee, to experience rejection and negative feedback at its worst. His goal was to hopefully learn to deal with his feelings and reactions. In a nutshell, he concluded that people's actions have either nothing to do with us or maybe they have all to do with us. And when they have to do with us, it is not necessarily due to how others feel towards us because of who we are, or what we do. It is mostly due to the fact, that other people's actions might trigger in us feelings, or assumptions, we have about ourselves.
People like to do business with people. So yes, business is personal. Our emotions and unique stories can be great for our business. However, it pays to train to manage emotions, and be alert to what triggers in us reactions that might not be the most desirable.
I invite you to watch my latest video on my youtube channel: What Triggers You? and maybe gain more insights.
"Business is personal, and relationships do matter," says Morag Barrett, the founder of the leadership development firm SkyeTeam and author of the new book "Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships." "This is a team sport. You are dependent on others for your success."
I will continue to send messages that will hopefully be inspirational and thought-provoking for you. I invite you to subscribe to the channel to be notified of new releases.
Stay healthy, joyful, and connected,
BJ
LWBJ: Standing Out From Your Crowded Field
Does everybody seem to be doing what you do?
How do we succeed in a crowded field? How do we stand out?
Be unique - Find what makes you different.
Make your offer unbeatable.
Service people at your finest.
Polish your image and optimize your proposition.
Raise your hand at every desired opportunity.
Focus. Focus. Focus. Not a time for generalism
And since focus is key, make sure you learn techniques to Say NO: Saying NO. This week, in my youtube channel. I speak about The Top 3 Reasons to Say NO. I hope these simple techniques aid you to stand out by concentrating your efforts on the needle movers. I will continue to send messages that will hopefully be inspirational and thought-provoking for you. I invite you to subscribe to be notified of my weekly videos.
Stay healthy, joyful and connected,
BJ
“A star does not compete with other stars around it; it just shines.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo
"Each one of you has something no one else has, or has ever had: your fingerprints, your brain, your heart. Be an individual. Be unique. Stand out. Make noise. Make someone notice. That's the power of individuals." ― Jon Von Jovi
LWBJ: Elevating Our Impact
LWBJ: Elevating Our Impact
Our impact defines our contribution to the world via our work, businesses, community involvement and our families.
We all have different ways to look at the world so it is fascinating to see the diverse ways we all impact the lives of people around us.
And for those in that second half of life, how exciting it is to know that your contribution can still be major in any area of your life. Your legacy can be more impactful than you could ever have imagined.
Additionally, we are definitely "doing business" differently. It is refreshing to see how we can be successful on a personal level and also create transformative change in the lives of others. We are navigating new waters. I firmly believe we are becoming more aware of how powerful our impact could be if we expanded our scope and reach, in terms of our own progress, career, business and life.
I would love to hear from you. Do you feel you have made or are making an impact? And how? What are you passionate about? What are your strengths? What would you like to do?
It is important that we communicate our ideas, progress, outcomes and contributions to inspire each other to step up our games. It is also important to receive feedback so we can adjust our initiatives, if needed, and prioritize accordingly.
Taking a bit of time to think of what those real priorities are for us and schedule our time accordingly, is what really would move us forward. This week, in my youtube channel. I speak about My Top 3 Tips for Time Management. I hope these simple techniques aid you to be more time efficient so you can free up time to share your gifts with the communities you impact. I will continue to send messages that will hopefully be inspirational and thought-provoking for you. I invite you to subscribe and give me your feedback.
Stay healthy, joyful and connected,
Thoughts: Navigating the Psychology of a Slowing Economy
Thoughts: Navigating the Psychology of a Slowing Economy
There is no doubt that we are presently experiencing a slowing of the economy.
This fact, as we know, is negatively affecting many businesses. At the same time, it is creating an abundance in others. Abundance in a particular business, can also generate a very challenging competition field. Therefore, elevating our services, skills, and especially our impact, is key.
No two economic downturns are identical. We must watch closely how this one will affect us now and in the future.
It is also crucial to be clear of who we service so we can make effective decisions. Are they struggling? Are they fine but cautious? Are they seemingly unaffected by the present situation?
I believe that although all downturns affect us emotionally, this one has particularly taken a toll on all of us personally, and in our occupations and businesses. Therefore, taking care of the "person" is of utmost importance right now.
Working through our emotional connections, sending thoughtful messages, and being empathetic have always been great strategies for our business and personal lives, but they are now almost the only way to navigate these waters and come out better than before. Giving value has become our biggest asset.
In trying to do exactly that, I have created a youtube channel. I will be sending messages that will hopefully be inspirational and thought-provoking for the audience. I invite you to subscribe and give me your feedback. I published one short video this week and I plan to upload a new one every week. Click here to watch and subscribe. Thank you!
Stay healthy, joyful and connected,
BJ
Wait and See? Innovate? Reinvent? Dramatically Change?
I see our current global situation as a time when we should not waste a minute. We cannot risk being unprepared for a new landscape that could mean a drastic change in what we do for a living. We may also
fail to see a fantastic opportunity.
It is fine to take time to relax, to sleep, to cry, to laugh, to exercise, to cook, to share with loved ones and
to reconnect. However, it is also a time to examine our businesses, careers and personal situations. It is key to determine, if what we do as a business and/or occupation, is sustainable during and after this crisis.
It is easy to just wait and see and worry. This approach, in my opinion, can be detrimental. It could even be more damaging if the correct path is to innovate or to make a change. Going through the motions or working without a clear vision is a risky behavior. Avoiding to explore alternatives to face an uncertain future does not help either. These are chancy approaches that could deliver devastating outcomes.
Change is hard for many people. Nonetheless, I am afraid that not recognizing that a new strategy needs to be implemented, can leave an organization or a person lost. It could additionally create a precarious situation and many times even the feeling of a loss of identity.
This is a good time to think ahead. An opportunity to take a non-emotional approach when analyzing where our current industry or occupation stands. Reach a conclusion on where it is going. Some businesses will be forever affected by this health crisis. Some others will simply disappear. Some will soar and some will be born. We just need to be alert, explore, envision, plan and take action.
Contact me if you want me to be your thinking partner: BJ@leadwithbj.com