Success Strategies

Focus On Where You’re Going…

It’s none of your Business what People think of you.

Focus on where you’re going.

Find Your Why. Here’s How…

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive, then go do that ~Margie Warrell

To find your why:

Identify Your strengths
Find what makes you come alive
Go do it

It’s that easy and that’s why it’s only for the resilient. Sure you’re different, so go do it.

Cheers!

13 Success Tips For New Graduates As They Step Off A College Campus And Land Their First Job…

Success is no accident

Aren’t we all thrilled when we get that job that we applied and was selected for? Sure we are and so was my daughter! But in order to be successful there are a few things to bear in mind especially when the going gets tough. Here I share advice I gave her as she plunged into the workforce as she makes the final steps off college campus.

13 Tips And Tricks for Career Success

Be Professional
Dress well
Wear a Smile
Be on time
Respect your leaders even when unhappy with a decision
Follow company protocol
Be a sponge …Learn a lot
Be polite
Cell Phone should only be used for emergencies or during breaks
Pursue Excellence.
Do your part – Contribute…Make a difference through your work.
Align Yourself with only progressive people (avoid negativity and time wasters).
Enjoy!

These tips form the foundation of good work ethics for career success throughout life. Do any resonate? Add more as you deem fit and share with a new college Grad, or two!

Cheers!

Ahhh…That Difference You Make….

Outstanding Millennial change-makers and emerging leaders presented with copies of my books on Success Strategies of Caribbean American Leaders in the United States. The 30 Under 30 event was held at the Inter American Development Bank, Washington D.C.

Among the great nationwide initiatives were Georgia Student Alliance and Passport to College effort to help university students.

Ahhh …the difference you make!

Cheers!

The Fulfillment Success Brings…

I have made a difference through what God has set…

Jerry Butler, Executive Director, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) shares his definition of Success after a lengthy senior role at the IDB, Washington DC.

What’s your definition of success? Do share. We would love to hear.

Cheers!

Name One Word To Describe Your Future. Millennials Share 27…

Excitement! That was one retort from a group of Millennials leaders and change-makers at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington DC. They were asked to share one word to describe their thought on the future. Here I share 27:

Excitement
Storytelling
Hope
Lead (lead, empower, advancement, development)
Re-imagination
Ecosystem
Strategy
Progress
Motivate
Trust
Integrity
Passion
Stream (science, technology, engineering, art, math)
Faith
Service
Transparency
Responsibility
Think
Teamwork
Communication
Excellence
Perspective
Success
Sustainability
Quality
Smart
Earn

Any resonate? Any missing? Do share, we would love to hear.

Cheers!

Never Give Up The Fight…

Never Give Up the fight. ~Bob Marley

https://youtu.be/EihqXHqxri0

Chris Pratt Tips

Generational Award Winner Chris Pratt advice:

Breathe. If you don’t, you’ll suffocate
You have a soul. Be careful with it
Don’t be a turd. Be smart. Be humble.
God is real. He wants the best for you.
No matter what ‘it’ is…earn it
Learn to Pray
Nobody’s perfect. Accept it. Once you do, you will have grace.

Cheers!

When Goals Differ …

I was driving behind a car when the traffic light changed to orange. It was more than enough time for the car ahead to go through. But the man behind the wheel purposely slowed down to stop. Naturally I was annoyed.

As I looked at him I realized his goal was to stop to smoke. Mine was to get to work on time. Drove me crazy.

He was chilling. I was late. He appeared to have gone to the gym and was unhurriedly getting back. I needed to go to the gym but can’t (smirk). He may have a job that he can go when he pleases. Mine was to get there early or else…

But though I hated his actions, he was living his choice. I have to live with mine. We must stick with the choices we make. What’s your choice today?

Goals do differ. But we must be careful of goals that should be aligned such as on-the-job, or relationships. Some goals must go together as in organizations, joint partnerships, marriage and the like.

Check yourself.Are you on track with your goal? When things go awry, what do you do? Do share, we’d love to hear.

Cheers!

The 5 Strategies of Successful Achievers…

They begin with the end in mind They set specific and challenging goals

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A 2-week getaway to Singapore! For 2 years that’s what she planned. All with the bells and whistles of flight, hotels, cruise, and cultural site visits along the way. She did it with the spirit and taste of satisfying dreams.

But how many of us actually do that? Create our goals, plan it, save for it, and not deviate. Hers was a vacation to a far away land. Ours may be Entrepreneurship, a job, career, exercise, home ownership, writing, starting a family, and more. Often we start off with a bang! Then we stall. Procrastinate or give up.

Marcel Schwantes shared Article that Science Says Only 8 Percent of People Actually Achieve Their Goals. Here Are 7 Things They Do Differently. Of the 7, I like 5. Here I share my favs:

Things Done Differently

They begin with the end in mind
They build a support system around them
They set specific and challenging goals
They recognize when they are procrastinating
They don’t multi-task

How about you? How do you stay on track to achieve your own goals? Do share. We’d love to hear.

Cheers!

Write. Something Old. Something New…

Write. Just Write. Write about something old, something new. Twist it. Turn it. Then spool it into something you.

Cheers!

Need To Move To The Next Step? Here Are 9 Reasons To Work With A Coach…

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We often ask the question why some people succeed when others don’t. It seems there is a missing element. Something we lack. The truth is that you can succeed at whatever you dream about; whatever you put your mind to achieve. Know that you don’t have to go it alone. Here are some reasons why people hire a coach to improve their lives and their business.

People hire a coach to help put systems in place (e.g. time management, social media engagement, managing products, and managing people)
When they know what to do but not how to do it
Feel Stuck , confused
When you want to make more money …want to do what you want to do
When they know it’s time to break free
When they figure out they can’t do it alone
Need resources and don’t know where to find them (financial, legal, staffing, marketing, etc)
When going through a period of transition. when they don’t know what is relevant (been away long)
When fallen behind on their goals, dreams, and aspirations

Feeling confused and need help to navigate to the next step in your career or business? Lets connect.

Cheers!

Books: Readers Share Their Top Getaway Reads…

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. ~Ursula K. Le Guin

We have all had our favorite books that we have read from a young age. Some have left an impact on our lives. On a B&N public forum, a reader asked “What Book has stayed with you long after you’ve read it?” Fellow readers poured in with responses. Here I share a few that may prove worthwhile for your vacation, getaway, or a mid-summer night’s read.