This blog was inspired by an entrepreneur I’ve been blessed to help. She sent me a text and asked, “How do you write your business goals?” What I shared is what I’ll share with you in the remainder of this blog. First, let me make a case for writing goals down. Fitzhugh Dodson said,…
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When I was a child, my parents often drove through the area where they grew up. As we rode, this particular house always caught my attention. It was under construction, but you could tell it would be impressive. It was a ranch house with a brick exterior and two car garage. As I got…
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Have you ever had a conversation with someone who could benefit from your business services, but you didn’t mention what you do? Perhaps this was an exercise in humility. You didn’t want to sound arrogant by broadcasting what you do. Maybe it was self-preservation. You don’t feel ready for clientele, so you don’t say anything.…
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You just gave the best pitch to date. It was incredible if you do say so yourself. The conversation couldn’t have gone better if you wrote it on paper. After you finished what felt like an ovation worthy pitch, the potential client looked at you and said, “I’m not interested.” If you’ve ever had…
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Andy Stanley offered astute insight that has helped me throughout my leadership experiences. He said, “Etch your vision in stone, but pencil in your plans.” While your vision may be solid, there will be times when your plan for fulfilling the vision will need work. Perhaps this is where you are. You have a…
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My favorite leader, Jesus, excelled at everything. Whether performing miracles, preaching heart-changing messages, or pardoning the guilty with mercy, He was (and is) the greatest of all time. One of the accomplishments often overlooked on His resume of excellence is His laser focus. He understood His purpose and locked in, and He did not waver.…
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I recently conversed with an incredible, and soon to be highly successful, entrepreneur. She had prepared professionally through strategic employment opportunities. She was passionate and had personally benefited from an investment in her industry. Yet, she was perplexed. While conversing, she asked me a question: “How do I write a vision that people can’t…
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