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Monday Morning Motivators – October 8, 2007
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Enjoy your java with an eclectic collection of tips and ideas to use today and to get energized for the week ahead. Subscribing and Unsubscribing at www.mondaymorningmotivators.com
“The greatest homage we can pay truth is to use it.”
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Table of Contents
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1. Lead by Example – Linda Fayerweather
2. The Power is in Your Hands Rule Four - Rebecca Booth
3. Ah. . . a Good Night’s Sleep! – Pat Altvater
4. The Usual Suspects – Paula Frazier
5. To Do This Week
6. Fine Print
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1. Lead by Example
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Whether you are the business owner, head of a
department or a sole proprietor, we are all leaders to
someone else. I recently observed the CEO of a local
company walking to his car and he did two things in
route:
1) He picked up some litter and
2) He helped a customer with his shopping cart.
Even if I had not known who this person was, I would
have smiled and enjoyed watching this engaged
individual. The customer likely did not know who he
was but several employees that were nearby did and
will remember. Simple acts of respect to the
world around us are hard to ignore and often cause others
to respond similarly. Not all people will follow our
good examples, but the more we try, the harder it will
be to ignore our leadership.
Copyright 2007 Linda Fayerweather
Changing Lanes LLC
www.ChangingLanes.biz
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2. In Sales: The Power is in Your Hands – Rule 4 or 4
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Never be afraid to say no. Sometimes you’ll come across the prospect or client who is being unreasonable or demanding things that don’t make sense for your company. While you’re goal is to have a successful relationship with this person, you don’t have to give away your product and the kitchen sink! Yet you don’t want to be perceived as being uncooperative. The way to handle a situation such as this to be fully be aware of your worth, the company’s worth and the worth of your company’s offerings. Don’t be afraid to say no to those clients who are asking too much from you. You’ll not only retain your equal footing, who knows they might recognize their errors and acquiesce to you!
Copyright 2007 Rebecca Booth
Marketing Goddess
Imagine That!
www.marketingsolutioneers.com
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3. Ah…a Good Night’s Sleep!
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Are you getting the recommended 7 – 9 hours of sleep per night? Not sleeping enough and not sleeping sound is not OK! Chronic sleep deprivation can weaken your immune system, making you prone to illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and depression. Lack of z’s can also cause decreased performance and alertness by as much as 32%! Obesity researchers have found that the further one is away from the recommended number of hours of sleep, the higher the risk of obesity.
So if you suffer from chronic sleep deprivation:
• Get checked for sleep apnea,
• Control your stress, and
• Practice relaxation exercises.
The evidence is overwhelming; getting sensible amounts of good quality sleep is essential to achieving optimal health.
Copyright 2007 Patricia Altvater
Transformations Institute
Author, Journey to Health 12-Month Total Transformation Program
www.transformationsinstitute.com
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4. Don’t Just Chat It Up With the Usual Suspects
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My husband and I work together, but we’re rarely in the same place at the same time to net-WORK together. We recently had the opportunity to attend a local chamber event. As referral marketing specialists, we love the chamber as it provides us an opportunity to “practice what we teach”.
Instead of chatting it up with the usuals, Neal purposefully approached someone new . . . someone NOT already in his network! After they introduced themselves and talked a while Neal said, “I’ve enjoyed meeting you and learning more about your business. My goal tonight is to meet 10 new people. Is there someone here that you know that you’d be willing to introduce me to?”
For the next hour, I watched him get “danced” around the room. Eventually, he made his way over to me with the business cards he’d collected and a well deserved plateful of food. When it comes to building your networks, remember to honor your established relationships, but don’t forget the value of the “new”.
Copyright 2007 Paula Frazier
Executive Director
BNI – Southwestern Virginia
http://bniswva.com
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5. To Do This Week
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Thank 3 customers with a simple card this week.
