If you would prefer to watch video instead of reading text you can view on the May 5th video post below instead of reading this text post.
Most people will probably think, “Well, do I really need to control positive energy?” I hope you do! It means you are creating good, but …
Both High performing individuals and high performing teams learn to be mindset maniacs to be successful long term. How do you think these high performers react to continuous high pressure and high-positive energy? … Watch the video below for the answer or read the video summary that will be posted in a few days. Have you ever crashed and burned emotionally? What put you over the edge? Let me know, I’ll respond!
“TC North was standing in the shower when a potent idea began to germinate.” This was the headline for an article on the front page of the Sunday business section of the largest daily paper in Denver back in 1998. Reading it, I felt humiliated — a rookie mistake letting a reporter know I originally had the thoughts I shared with him in the shower. But anyone who takes long showers knows, long showers are a form of meditation and can allow creativity to flow.
But now over a decade later, I am not really embarrassed by such things. So here’s what happened in the shower today. But first, some background …
“Your true worth is determined by
how much more you give in value
than you take in payment.”
— “The Go Giver” by Bob Berg and John David Mann
How can you reach the next level of success? Think, dress and act like you’re already there, and give more of your time, expertise and service than others expect. The result? The universe will reciprocate. Here’s an example:
Many years ago, I coached a college senior (we’ll call him Steve) whose only job experience was being a waiter in college. We decided the best strategy for his job search was to find a company he really wanted to work for, contact the company and offer to volunteer his time to do any job.
Steve had a connection with the president of Volant Ski, Hank Kashiwa. Steve said, “I’ve met Hank Kashiwa; he’s a great guy and has revolutionized skies. I’d love to work at Volant.” So Steve set up an interview with Mr. Kashiwa. During his interview, he mustered his courage and said, “I have great respect for who you are, what you’ve accomplished and how you’re revolutionizing the ski industry making metal skis. I so want to be a part of your company that I’ll volunteer full time and do any job you ask.”
Mr. Kashiwa immediately took Steve up on his offer. Steve loved working at Volant and did everything and more that was asked of him. Within a month, he was offered a full-time job.
Steve created value, just as the great leaders and elite sales professionals I know do. Every business and personal relationship you’re in can benefit from you giving more, but you must also be open to receiving — which is the topic of the next EnCOURAGEment.
Have the courage to give more,
knowing the universe will return your kindness
in its own way and time.
We don’t choose to expose ourselves to radioactivity because, depending on the dose, it will cause mild sickness or even death. But to a great extent, we do choose the people we spend our time with, and some can be as emotionally toxic to our minds (and, therefore, our success and happiness) as plutonium is to our bodies.
Dr. North’s Creed …
Be present.
Tell the truth.
Play to win.
Don’t be attached to the outcome.
The last two posts focused on being present, and on telling the truth as the first half of my personal creed. This week focuses on the third part of the creed: Play to win.
Playing to win may seem self-evident, but often people play not to lose. Ever done that? I think most of us have; it takes more courage to play to win than to play not to lose. It could be a small thing such as choosing the color to paint a room (which my wife and I just did). Do you take a chance with a bold color that could be either stunning or awful, or do you go with the safe bet? We played to win, and we now have a stunning red room!
