Month: January 2014
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Quotable Coach: Motivation Vs. Inspiration
The energy of inspiration that comes from within is a key success factor for any entrepreneur. Imagine a triangle with Vision, Strategy, and the Accountability to execute at the points. We can get pretty far with these three things, but without Inspiration at the center, it’s difficult to sustain results. We may need a reckoning to remind ourselves why we’re doing what we’re doing—what inspires us about it. Getting clear about the “why” once again can rekindle the energy that will sustain…
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Who’s At Coach: Dina Dwyer-Owens
My name is: Dina Dwyer-Owens I’m an entrepreneur with a specialty in: Franchising and values-based leadership, i.e. Living R.I.C.H. (Respect, Integrity, Customer focus, & Having fun in the process). My company is: The Dwyer Group, Inc. We are in the business of: Helping people have a better quality of life. We just happen to use…
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Tip Of The Week: Inspiration Begins With Gratitude
The world is constantly creating enormous capability on your behalf. The trick is to be tuned in so you can see it and take advantage of it. This begins with gratitude. Without that mindset, you don’t have any awareness of your resources and opportunities. But when you have it, you suddenly appreciate—and can make use…
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Quotable Coach: You’ll Never Be Ready Unless You Start
It’s great to do your due diligence, but the best leaders know there’s no accounting for what can happen in the “fog of war.” Being in action teaches us lessons we could never have anticipated. So you might as well get started rather than waiting until you’re completely and totally ready—because there’s no such thing.…
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Why 80% Is Better Than 100%
Any perfectionists out there? Then this title will seem very paradoxical to you. But, in fact, it’s very possible. Here’s how. When we’re focused on doing things perfectly—i.e. 100%—we’re not utilizing the best in ourselves or the other talented people around us. Now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t have high standards, but I am saying…
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Tip Of The Week: Beyond Managing Your Time
As an entrepreneur, you’re not rewarded for the time and effort you put in, but for your results. And every result you’ve created in your life so far started with a thinking process. So when you direct your attention through high-level strategic thinking, you immediately improve your use of time, and your actions become more…
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Quotable Coach: You Already Have 100% Self-Discipline
Imagine a line that divides your habits into two kinds: One set of habits leads to 10x growth, and the other leads to no growth at all. They’re both just as hard to establish. So which do you choose? What are some current habits you’re ready to transform or commit 0% self-discipline to? Tell us…
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Get Into Action With These Five “80% Principles”
At Strategic Coach, we don’t aim for 100%—we aim for 80%. Why do we do this? 1. There’s no such thing as 100% because we learn and grow on the first attempt, which means our “ideal” result is always changing. 2. Expecting perfection leads to paralysis, not action. 3. There’s room for great teamwork when…
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Tip Of The Week: Take Charge Of Your Habits
The future exists here and now in the form of the actions you take, moment to moment. If your actions aren’t consistent with your “big picture” vision, you undermine yourself and confuse others. Line up a series of small wins, though, and they’ll add up to a big result.