The "G" word!
Goals, we all need them, yet many of us avoid them.
The acronym "SMART" goals is very popular and has been around for years.
A few years back I was introduced to a NEW process that combined SMART goals with HEART Goals.
SMART goals generate from the mind, so to speak, while HEART Goals are from...you guessed it, the heart.
When you combine both into your goal setting process, the result is a Win - Win!
HEART Goals :
H- Heartfelt driven: a goal you really want to achieve.
E- Energy: motivate and energize yourself to stay focused.
A- Attitude: be passionate and positive about your goals.
R- Rewards: visualize yourself enjoying the rewards.
T- Tranquility: "Motion is Tranquility"-Stirling Moss.
...you may need to think about the " T ", I would love to discuss it with you.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
You're Welcome
Whatever happened to "you're welcome"?
Just last week, I had someone open the door for me, I said “Thank you!” …his response, “Sure”.
Then the server at lunch brought me an extra napkin. I said “ Thank you”…she replied, “Don’t mention it”.
Next, I dropped my pen at the bank, the person behind me picked it up and handed it to me, I said “Thank you,” he said… “No problem”
“No problem” ? ... Well I’m glad I wasn’t a problem!
“Don’t mention it” ?… Okay guess what, I did!
“Sure” ? … Sure of what?
When a person says, “you are welcomed” or even “you’re welcomed,” they are basically saying thank you, to you, for thanking them and responding with politeness.
Leadership lesson? Yes!
Saying “you are welcomed” is letting the person know that you are thankful to them for giving you the opportunity to help them.
"Leadership is Giving" ---- Sven Goebel
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Just last week, I had someone open the door for me, I said “Thank you!” …his response, “Sure”.
Then the server at lunch brought me an extra napkin. I said “ Thank you”…she replied, “Don’t mention it”.
Next, I dropped my pen at the bank, the person behind me picked it up and handed it to me, I said “Thank you,” he said… “No problem”
“No problem” ? ... Well I’m glad I wasn’t a problem!
“Don’t mention it” ?… Okay guess what, I did!
“Sure” ? … Sure of what?
When a person says, “you are welcomed” or even “you’re welcomed,” they are basically saying thank you, to you, for thanking them and responding with politeness.
Leadership lesson? Yes!
Saying “you are welcomed” is letting the person know that you are thankful to them for giving you the opportunity to help them.
"Leadership is Giving" ---- Sven Goebel
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Saturday, November 2, 2013
We are what we think...
"Open your eyes and your future is right in front of you,
open your mind and you will find endless possibilities,
open your heart and your possibilities are endless."
open your mind and you will find endless possibilities,
open your heart and your possibilities are endless."
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Throw me a Gam-bone!
We all know the expression, "throw me a bone". It has several meanings, i.e. help me out, give me a hint, lighten up, etc...
The other day I had lunch with a business associate and as he was approaching my table, he called out with a smile, "Hey, throw me a Gam-bone!"
I laughed and then asked him what he meant by that?
He replied with confidence, "You are always the 'go-to guy' when I need a little help and advise about my business." Needless to say, I was flattered.
The bottom line here is the importance of personal branding. According to Success Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine, "personal branding" continues to grow as a key marketing strategy for running a successful business.
5 Tips to help you with "personal branding" (from Refresh Leadership).
The other day I had lunch with a business associate and as he was approaching my table, he called out with a smile, "Hey, throw me a Gam-bone!"
I laughed and then asked him what he meant by that?
He replied with confidence, "You are always the 'go-to guy' when I need a little help and advise about my business." Needless to say, I was flattered.
The bottom line here is the importance of personal branding. According to Success Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine, "personal branding" continues to grow as a key marketing strategy for running a successful business.
5 Tips to help you with "personal branding" (from Refresh Leadership).
- Be unique and play to your strengths.
- Establish your core values-and stick to them.
- Perfect your craft.
- Whatever you do, do it with passion.
- Share your knowledge.
How do you know if your "personal branding" is working?
Your network will tell you... "Throw me a Gam-bone!"
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Sunday, September 29, 2013
Diamonds in the Rough- Today's Successful Young Entrepreneurs
The other day I met with an amazing young business owner. She is in her early twenties, charismatic, passionate about people, and has a vision for success.
Throughout our two hour conversation, she reminded me of several other young entrepreneurs that I have had the pleasure to meet with over my past four years of business ownership.
People of my generation, I'm 58, often refer to Gen-y'rs" aka the "Millennials" as those lazy young people who expect to succeed without working hard. I know this, because I am guilty of it. Shame on us.
While I am sure there is some truth to our prejudice, that statement is a common thread in every generation, including mine.
Here are Seven Tips to help you identify "Millennials" that are Diamonds in the Rough- Today's Successful Young Entrepreneurs:
1. You schedule your first meeting with them and they show up and arrive on time!
2. During that first meeting, you recognize that they understand the importance of building relationships and are not trying to "sell" to you.
3. They have a vision and can articulate it.
4. People that have helped them, are identified as their heroes throughout the conversation, and they credit them for their success.
5. You leave the meeting having learned something that you did not know yesterday.
6. You are intrigued by the fact that this young person inspired you, and rekindled your passion for your own success.
7. Finally, you realize that you were wrong about "Those Millennials" and are compelled to blog about it!
Throughout our two hour conversation, she reminded me of several other young entrepreneurs that I have had the pleasure to meet with over my past four years of business ownership.
People of my generation, I'm 58, often refer to Gen-y'rs" aka the "Millennials" as those lazy young people who expect to succeed without working hard. I know this, because I am guilty of it. Shame on us.
While I am sure there is some truth to our prejudice, that statement is a common thread in every generation, including mine.
Here are Seven Tips to help you identify "Millennials" that are Diamonds in the Rough- Today's Successful Young Entrepreneurs:
1. You schedule your first meeting with them and they show up and arrive on time!
2. During that first meeting, you recognize that they understand the importance of building relationships and are not trying to "sell" to you.
3. They have a vision and can articulate it.
4. People that have helped them, are identified as their heroes throughout the conversation, and they credit them for their success.
5. You leave the meeting having learned something that you did not know yesterday.
6. You are intrigued by the fact that this young person inspired you, and rekindled your passion for your own success.
7. Finally, you realize that you were wrong about "Those Millennials" and are compelled to blog about it!
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Don't Be a NO-SHOW!
You both schedule a business meeting, agree on the time and place...and guess what?
The other person is a NO SHOW!
Has this happened to you? Sure it has. Have you been the NO SHOW?
Five Action Steps to Prevent "NO SHOWS":
1. ALWAYS write it down. Once you agree on a time (AM or PM) and a place (exact location -address), enter the information on/in your calendars and share the calendar (meeting invite) if possible.
2. ALWAYS make sure to share cell phone numbers and contact information.
3. ALWAYS review upcoming meetings 7 days in advance and reschedule if needed. Respect people's time, that TIME that YOU scheduled only happens once in a lifetime.
4. ALWAYS confirm 24 hours in advance, call or text. If you email and do not hear back from the person within a few hours, then call or text....DO NOT assume that he or she received the email.
5. ALWAYS make sure you know what the person looks like and do not assume the person knows what you look like, send a picture or a description. If you arrive first, send him or her a text to let them know where you are sitting.
Remember; "there is no time like the present, and no present like the time." Georgia Byng
The other person is a NO SHOW!
Has this happened to you? Sure it has. Have you been the NO SHOW?
Five Action Steps to Prevent "NO SHOWS":
1. ALWAYS write it down. Once you agree on a time (AM or PM) and a place (exact location -address), enter the information on/in your calendars and share the calendar (meeting invite) if possible.
2. ALWAYS make sure to share cell phone numbers and contact information.
3. ALWAYS review upcoming meetings 7 days in advance and reschedule if needed. Respect people's time, that TIME that YOU scheduled only happens once in a lifetime.
4. ALWAYS confirm 24 hours in advance, call or text. If you email and do not hear back from the person within a few hours, then call or text....DO NOT assume that he or she received the email.
5. ALWAYS make sure you know what the person looks like and do not assume the person knows what you look like, send a picture or a description. If you arrive first, send him or her a text to let them know where you are sitting.
Remember; "there is no time like the present, and no present like the time." Georgia Byng
Friday, September 6, 2013
The Roads of Success
Some time ago, a client of mine asked me, what is the difference between a coach and a consultant? ...a teacher and a trainer? ...and a mentor and a coach?
He inspired me to write the following:
Show me the road that you traveled successfully,
Show me the road that you have improved for me to travel successfully,
***This is just a sample!... be sure to indulge yourself in my book:
"Pecan Pie: 32 Business Success Strategies Passionately Baked To Order"
BY IT NOW on AMAZON.COM --click on link below.
click here for Pie
“Copyright (1-27-2012) by Robert V Gambone Sr.”
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He inspired me to write the following:
The Roads of Success
Show me the road,
and you are my teacher.
Show me how to travel the road,
and you are my trainer.
Show me the road that you traveled successfully,
and you are my mentor.
Show me the road that you have improved for me to travel successfully,
and you are my consultant.
Show me the road that you and I will travel together successfully,
and you are my coach.
***This is just a sample!... be sure to indulge yourself in my book:
"Pecan Pie: 32 Business Success Strategies Passionately Baked To Order"
BY IT NOW on AMAZON.COM --click on link below.
click here for Pie
“Copyright (1-27-2012) by Robert V Gambone Sr.”
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