Business Leaders of America
Jay Lillie
September 01, 2011
Entrepreneurial leaders do not have a mindset that adapts to
failure. Things go wrong, of course, but entrepreneurs don´t
call them "failures" they call them "glitches, mistakes,
bungles, setbacks", but not failing.
When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision
he ever had to make, he answered that he didn´t know what a hard
decision was. An entrepreneur will approach decision-making with
the idea that there´s a strong likelihood that he/she will be
wrong. This doesn´t dissuade them to the contrary they just
do the best they can and worry about handling obstacles as they
arise.
Here are a few top entrepreneurs in the U.S.:
The Indigo Connection LLC
Moving On…. Instead of Shutting Down. I am always astounded by the things that start happening in my life when I teach The Artists Way Book Study Groups how to integrate EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) into their creative process. The Artists Way, by Julia Cameron is a classic book for anyone who wants to open themself up to prosperity, deliberate living and a loving relationship with themselves. If I had unlimited funds I would place this book in the hands of every 12 year old on the planet as part of their journey to adult life. It´s not about art – but rather the art of living and creating a life you love. I have been running into many professionals in transition lately. People who have recently lost jobs due to layoff, downsizing or economic decline. These people come from fields as diverse as IT, manufacturing, HR and retail. One phrase that keeps coming up in these conversations is "I need to reinvent myself for this new economy, but I don´t know where to turn." I would love to just blurt out, "Read The Artist´ Way!", but somehow I don´t think most of them are ready yet. They are shut down and need some tender loving care to feel safe enough to explore the positive possibilities. There are lots of employed people who are scared and shutting down too. You can help them. How do we encourage and assist people who are shutting down? Perhaps you are the one shutting down? Each of the points below can be offered as self-care OR as a formula for assisting others in your life who need help moving on.
1. Accept them for where they are. See them as significant and worthy of attention.
2. Listen to them without judgment. Let them share their story. Ask questions to bring them out.
3. Ask about what they love. This will open up even the quietest ones.
4.Urge them to use this transition time to do things that make them feel great like hobbies, art, reading, physical fitness or outdoor activities. Give them recognition for the healthy support systems and activities they may already may have in place.
5. Introduce them to your networks. Invite them to attend networking or social events you are already involved in. Keep them in circulation. You can also invite them to join you for online networks like Facebook and Linkedin. Every connection offers potential.
6. Offer them discounts, extras or sliding scale rates on your services. If there was ever somebody needing a break, it is someone between jobs.
7. Encourage them to ask for discounts with other vendors too. Sometimes all it takes is to ask.
8. Help them see what´s going well in their lives beyond unemployment (or fear) and remind them to experience true gratitude.
9. Provide resources and recommend good books. Links to inspirational stuff like this video by Ken Robinson on TedTalks are excellent. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
10. Repeat from the list above as needed. That´s what compassionate people do.
Feel free to share The Artists Way too and invite them to read and discuss the book with you.
RonandLisa.com
The RonandLisa.com is a leading source of online information consisting of thought provoking editorial, product reviews, videos, tips and resources for creating a healthy home. Its creators and contributors are husband/wife team, Ron & Lisa Beres. The Beres's are Certified Green Building Professionals (CGBP), Building Biologists (BBEI), and authors of several books including the recently released, Just GREEN It! Simple Swaps to Save the Planet & Your Health. In addition to testing and educating about the health of homes, their consulting business includes celebrities and Fortune 500's. They have appeared on The Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, Fox & Friends, NBC's Today Show with Matt Lauer& Kathy Lee Gifford, Living Well with Montel Williams, Discovery's Greenovate and Chelsea Lately on E! Watch us here: http://tinyurl.com/48cgsua
Minding Our Elders
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group – the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories." Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs.com include helpful resources as well as links to direct support. Bradley Bursack´s syndicated newspaper column runs weekly in print and online, she speaks at workshops and conferences and has been interviewed by national radio, newspapers and magazines. Bradley Bursack is a consultant who also writes on caregiving and senior issues for several national Web sites. She is a contributing author to "Dementia: Frank and Linda´s story: New approaches, new understanding, new hope," (Lion-Monarch, March 2010).
Steve Olsher
Steve Olsher is "America´s Reinvention Expert." A successful entrepreneur who has applied his street smarts, business acumen, and communication skills to a wide range of endeavors, he is the co-star of the ground-breaking film, The Keeper of the Keys with Jack Canfield, John Gray, and Marci Shimoff, Founder of the Reinvention Workshop, Host of Reinvention Radio and Author of USA Book News´ "Self-Help Book of The Year" Journey To You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Who You Were Born to Be. An in-demand media guest and professional speaker, Steve has appeared on ABC, Fox and more than 200 radio shows including Lou Dobbs, Jim Bohannon, and Mancow Muller.
Matthew Cossolotto
Creator of "Make A Promise Day" (May 4th), Matthew Cossolotto (aka "The Podium Pro") is an author, guest speaker, CEO-level speechwriter, and speech coach. A former aide to House Speaker Jim Wright and Congressman Leon Panetta, Matthew also served as a CEO speechwriter at MCI, Pepsi-Cola International, and GTE. His line-up of leadership
communications services includes:
Executive Speechwriting
One-on-One Speech Coaching
Strategic Messaging/Ghostwriting/Media Relations
PodiumPower! Keynotes and Workshops
The author of All The World's A Podium, HabitForce! and The Almanac of European Politics, he's working on a new book with a foreword by Jack Canfield titled The Power of Making a Promise. Matthew brings his Personal Empowerment Programs - "PEPTalks"-- to a wide range of audiences including colleges, nonprofits, associations, agencies, and corporations. Three top PEPTalks titles:
The Power of Making a Promise
The Joy of Speaking
Success Is An Inside Job
failure. Things go wrong, of course, but entrepreneurs don´t
call them "failures" they call them "glitches, mistakes,
bungles, setbacks", but not failing.
When one such entrepreneur was asked about the hardest decision
he ever had to make, he answered that he didn´t know what a hard
decision was. An entrepreneur will approach decision-making with
the idea that there´s a strong likelihood that he/she will be
wrong. This doesn´t dissuade them to the contrary they just
do the best they can and worry about handling obstacles as they
arise.
Here are a few top entrepreneurs in the U.S.:
The Indigo Connection LLC
Moving On…. Instead of Shutting Down. I am always astounded by the things that start happening in my life when I teach The Artists Way Book Study Groups how to integrate EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) into their creative process. The Artists Way, by Julia Cameron is a classic book for anyone who wants to open themself up to prosperity, deliberate living and a loving relationship with themselves. If I had unlimited funds I would place this book in the hands of every 12 year old on the planet as part of their journey to adult life. It´s not about art – but rather the art of living and creating a life you love. I have been running into many professionals in transition lately. People who have recently lost jobs due to layoff, downsizing or economic decline. These people come from fields as diverse as IT, manufacturing, HR and retail. One phrase that keeps coming up in these conversations is "I need to reinvent myself for this new economy, but I don´t know where to turn." I would love to just blurt out, "Read The Artist´ Way!", but somehow I don´t think most of them are ready yet. They are shut down and need some tender loving care to feel safe enough to explore the positive possibilities. There are lots of employed people who are scared and shutting down too. You can help them. How do we encourage and assist people who are shutting down? Perhaps you are the one shutting down? Each of the points below can be offered as self-care OR as a formula for assisting others in your life who need help moving on.
1. Accept them for where they are. See them as significant and worthy of attention.
2. Listen to them without judgment. Let them share their story. Ask questions to bring them out.
3. Ask about what they love. This will open up even the quietest ones.
4.Urge them to use this transition time to do things that make them feel great like hobbies, art, reading, physical fitness or outdoor activities. Give them recognition for the healthy support systems and activities they may already may have in place.
5. Introduce them to your networks. Invite them to attend networking or social events you are already involved in. Keep them in circulation. You can also invite them to join you for online networks like Facebook and Linkedin. Every connection offers potential.
6. Offer them discounts, extras or sliding scale rates on your services. If there was ever somebody needing a break, it is someone between jobs.
7. Encourage them to ask for discounts with other vendors too. Sometimes all it takes is to ask.
8. Help them see what´s going well in their lives beyond unemployment (or fear) and remind them to experience true gratitude.
9. Provide resources and recommend good books. Links to inspirational stuff like this video by Ken Robinson on TedTalks are excellent. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
10. Repeat from the list above as needed. That´s what compassionate people do.
Feel free to share The Artists Way too and invite them to read and discuss the book with you.
RonandLisa.com
The RonandLisa.com is a leading source of online information consisting of thought provoking editorial, product reviews, videos, tips and resources for creating a healthy home. Its creators and contributors are husband/wife team, Ron & Lisa Beres. The Beres's are Certified Green Building Professionals (CGBP), Building Biologists (BBEI), and authors of several books including the recently released, Just GREEN It! Simple Swaps to Save the Planet & Your Health. In addition to testing and educating about the health of homes, their consulting business includes celebrities and Fortune 500's. They have appeared on The Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, Fox & Friends, NBC's Today Show with Matt Lauer& Kathy Lee Gifford, Living Well with Montel Williams, Discovery's Greenovate and Chelsea Lately on E! Watch us here: http://tinyurl.com/48cgsua
Minding Our Elders
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group – the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories." Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs.com include helpful resources as well as links to direct support. Bradley Bursack´s syndicated newspaper column runs weekly in print and online, she speaks at workshops and conferences and has been interviewed by national radio, newspapers and magazines. Bradley Bursack is a consultant who also writes on caregiving and senior issues for several national Web sites. She is a contributing author to "Dementia: Frank and Linda´s story: New approaches, new understanding, new hope," (Lion-Monarch, March 2010).
Steve Olsher
Steve Olsher is "America´s Reinvention Expert." A successful entrepreneur who has applied his street smarts, business acumen, and communication skills to a wide range of endeavors, he is the co-star of the ground-breaking film, The Keeper of the Keys with Jack Canfield, John Gray, and Marci Shimoff, Founder of the Reinvention Workshop, Host of Reinvention Radio and Author of USA Book News´ "Self-Help Book of The Year" Journey To You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Who You Were Born to Be. An in-demand media guest and professional speaker, Steve has appeared on ABC, Fox and more than 200 radio shows including Lou Dobbs, Jim Bohannon, and Mancow Muller.
Matthew Cossolotto
Creator of "Make A Promise Day" (May 4th), Matthew Cossolotto (aka "The Podium Pro") is an author, guest speaker, CEO-level speechwriter, and speech coach. A former aide to House Speaker Jim Wright and Congressman Leon Panetta, Matthew also served as a CEO speechwriter at MCI, Pepsi-Cola International, and GTE. His line-up of leadership
communications services includes:
Executive Speechwriting
One-on-One Speech Coaching
Strategic Messaging/Ghostwriting/Media Relations
PodiumPower! Keynotes and Workshops
The author of All The World's A Podium, HabitForce! and The Almanac of European Politics, he's working on a new book with a foreword by Jack Canfield titled The Power of Making a Promise. Matthew brings his Personal Empowerment Programs - "PEPTalks"-- to a wide range of audiences including colleges, nonprofits, associations, agencies, and corporations. Three top PEPTalks titles:
The Power of Making a Promise
The Joy of Speaking
Success Is An Inside Job
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