Living in the Overflow with Trinisa Pitts
How do you expect to live in the overflow if you are not
doing what it takes to get there? Living in the overflow means you must keep
your head to the sky. Know when to make
the right choices and decisions. You must continue to dream big. You must believe that there is a higher power
that is willing to help you prosper in your purpose. That higher power is God! Don’t let your foolish pride get in the way
of a good thing. Trust in Him and watch
your return flow through those blessings.
Taking on the responsibility of being a business woman takes
courage. It takes determination, and it
takes motivation. You cannot say one day
“I have this great Ideal and I am going to make it happen” Then weeks go by and
you have not accomplished anything.
People are going to think you are nothing but smoke in a mirror. Once you think it you have to know in your
heart you want to produce it. Bring that
thing to life. When that smoke
disappears, and that mirror image clears up make sure that you have that vision
staring you right in your face.
How much do you want that “overflow” how can you make that
happen? It is going to take a lot of
patience. You must contemplate on making
the right decisions that will fit your business. You are going to be pulled in many directions
but you must know what is going to work for you and your business. What
works for this person may not work for you.
Pay attention to the inner voice inside of you. That higher power will let you know when to
say when or when to say move forward.
Don’t try to do it on your own.
Everything has a season and it may not be yours at that time.
Before I go I want to put a little flavor in your ear I want
to tell you about this little thing called “Faith” this substance is the key to
living in the overflow. You see once you plant your seed of faith you
have to water it and wait for it to grow.
Speak life over you business as you wait for that harvest to come. Invest and let God do the rest. He will surely bring forth a return for you.
Did you notice I said “wait” and I did not say “watch?” A
watched pot of water never boils. So
what I am telling you is that patience is another key to a successful business.
You must pay attention to what you have built!
I am not telling you not to.
Please don’t leave it unattended but what I am saying is have FAITH that
you have put all you can into this establishment and you have Faith that is
going to give you back the return that you prayed for.
Just know that if you built your business on a good foundation
than you will surely grow a good harvest.
It is when you think you are doing it by yourself that your return comes
back less than what you expected. So
what I am saying to you is that if you want to live in the overflow you must
keep your head to the sky. and trust and rely on that higher power to tell you
that it is your time to prosper towards your purpose.
Want Your Employees to Hear You? Start Speaking Their Language with Delmar Johnson
What
You Say May Not Be What's Heard
As a business owner, do you know how to effectively
communicate with your employee population? Since no two employees are exactly
alike, "cookie cutter" communication skills will not always get the
job done. Now, more than any other time in our economic landscape, the
workplace operates within a multi-generational employee environment.
Communication takes place constantly, whether it's effective or not. It is estimated that we spend 80% of
each day communicating in some way. The division of that time breaks down like
this:
Listening - 45%
Speaking - 30%
Reading - 16%
Writing - 9%
We are communicating every
time we interact with each other, and it's not always a verbal exchange. In
organizations, the importance of communication is often acknowledged through
statements, such as, "Our basic problem is communication" or, "I
just can't seem to communicate with him.”
It goes without saying (no pun intended!) that communication
with and among employees is the glue that keeps everyone working together, and
working together well. The difference
now is that a generational employee population demands that the way company
management once communicated must be changed to fit the current category of
employees. Not only does it balance the needs of the organization and the needs
of the employees, it helps to restore and maintain credibility.
Understanding generational communications is essential to
getting your point across. While a baby boomer, generational X and a millennial
may in fact have the same job title and responsibilities, each will most likely
relate to internal communications from management or fellow co-workers
differently. Baby boomers relate more to stability and prefer meeting settings;
while Generation X-ers are part of the tech advancement and flow better with a
direct approach; and yet, Millennials value individuality and are immersed in a
global environment. Millennials tend to be quite comfortable with the more
immediate form of communications like text, voicemails, and emails.
A
Little History in Getting Your Point Across
From the industrial revolution to the technological evolution
era, communicating has always come in different forms depending on the group
you’re talking to.
For a bit of historical perspective, let’s first define
“generational”. A generation is a subdivision of population grouped in time
intervals of approximately 18 - 20 years (Wikipedia). Each generation's culture
is shaped by its attitudes and beliefs formed by cultural shifts, influential
public personas, changes in technology and major events that occur during the
formative years of life.
As with parents who typically possess more wisdom than their
children, so does each "generation believe they are more intelligent than
the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it."
(George Orwell) Why is this important? Do you remember when Kennedy died
or when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon?
"Anything that is invented between the times when you
are 15 to 35 is new, revolutionary and exciting, and you can possibly get a
career in it,” writes late author Douglas Adams in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to
the Galaxy. But, he adds, “Anything invented after you are 35 is against the
natural order of things."
In America today, history is being made. At no other time
have four generations been documented
in the workplace together, at the same time. Instead of looking at that as a
bad thing or potential problem, instead as an employer, look upon it as a
challenging opportunity for growth. Improved and effective internal
communications have the capability of reducing confusion and creating a healthy
dialogue.
The speed of technology and a new world of work have forever
changed how we communicate with each other. These changes have altered how
employers get their mission, their goals and their messages across in a way
that’s clear to all employees, regardless of generation, to promote moving
forward in productivity and growth. Don't get stuck in yesteryear in how you
say what needs to be said.
________________
Delmar
Johnson
Founder &
CEO
Delmar
Johnson Enterprise
Motivational Moments : Beauty of a Thorn with Yvette Wilson Bentley
When I was younger, my
grandmother had a rose bush in her front yard. I had been warned not to
touch them, but one day I decided to disobey her and reach into the bush, only
to prick my finger on a thorn. Oh, it hurt, and oh how I cried from the
pain, especially when I saw blood coming from my finger! Of course, my
grandmother came to my rescue and bandaged my finger but not without scolding
me for disobeying her and warning me to keep my hands off the roses!
What I didn’t know then that I
know now is that the thorns on a rose represent divine order. The bloom
of a rose is beautiful, but the thorn of a rose produces pain. Thorns hurt us
yet, yet they humble us and humility keeps us right where we need to be – that
is the beauty of a thorn!
In 2012, Yvette self-published three inspirational/motivational books: Enhancing the Journey, Enhancing the Journey: The Journey Journal and Pebbles in the Sand. In addition, Yvette launched Words 2 Life LLC, which provides manuscript editing and formatting services for clients seeking to self-publish their works.Yvette is also an inspirational/motivational speaker who delivers messages that motivates, and encourages people in an arousing yet compassionate manner.
Bentley is currently writing her fourth book, a memoir about various accounts of her life, which is scheduled to be released in the winter of 2013. For more information visit www.ywilsonbentley.com
5 Ways to Prepare Your Mind for Success and Abundance with Kristie Kennedy
Have you secretly desired to experience wild and outrageous
success? What would having limitless possibilities at your fingertips mean to
you? How many individuals would be impacted as a result of you living large and
fully in charge? Are you cognizant of self-defeating thoughts that are
attributing to a cycle of failure? Are you willing to implement significant
change now in order to experience undeniable results later?
In the wise words of Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth
living.” Every circumstance you have encountered from childhood to present has
shaped your thought patterns. Whether you are aware or not, the mindset greatly
impacts your capacity to believe, receive and achieve.
We often spend a great deal of time making executive decisions
that spring from an adolescent perception. How do we prepare for uncommon
success? The basic definition of prepare is to put in a proper state of mind or
to make ready before hand for a specific purpose, event or occasion. In order
to become that which has never before existed one must excavate old belief
systems and import a new conceptual framework to build upon.
If you were to be frank and honest, what state does your mind
currently reside in? Are you afraid of
success? Do you feel undeserving of a better life? Why has success eluded you?
How can you create a vastly different picture from the present moment? When you
are alone do you battle thoughts of frustration regarding the amount of energy
you seem to expend with little reward for your efforts?
We all have the potential to inhabit an extraordinary existence
if we dare to accept the notion that we have a divine right to abundant success
and are committed to all that it will require of us in the transformational
process.
Let’s look at five simple ways to prepare your mind to occupy a
new state of being:
1) Become a sponge constantly soaking up new
ideas to implement. Maximize every opportunity to learn ranging from radio
interviews, books, audio and video programs, attending conferences etc…
2) Create synergistic relationships with wealthy
minded individuals who are successfully thriving in their personal and
professional lives.
3) Write down well defined goals and set out to
accomplish short and long term desires on a daily basis.
4) Invest in professional coaching services based
upon your current needs. Focus on expanding not shrinking.
5) Act as if you already are and it already is.
Live from the future as you walk successfully in the moment!
Kristie Kennedy, Women's
Empowerment Speaker and Entrepreneurial Leadership Coach provides simple
success strategies to overcome everyday challenges, internal conflicts and
confidence killers www.kristiekennedy.com
Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained with Trinisa Pitts
How much are you willing to invest in yourself to make this
thing happen? Are you ready for your vision?
Let’s talk about investing your time to equal your success. I am going to start off by saying “Anything
worth having at all is worth working for and waiting for. Now my old school girl Betty Wright said that
in her song “No Pain, No Gain’” But she was talking about a man. I am talking about in this industry of women entrepreneurs. We have to get ready to be ridiculed, to be
looked down on and you know the haters are going to hate but we must stand tall
and know that we are going to make this thing happen.
Now let’s meditate for a moment on the word “INVEST” To
invest means to commit (money or capital) in order to gain a
financial return. This is not the only
way to invest, you must invest TIME. I ask you “how much are you willing
to invest in your future? By now you
should be answering this question with “all the free time that I have because I
truly and sincerely want to make this work”
I want to ask you a few more questions: How far are you willing to go and at what
cost? When I say that I mean we must
stay professional, positive and keep our morals. Never lower your standards. I mean are you willing to ask for help? Are you willing to go that extra mile and do
what needs to be done? Put in that extra
time at a seminar, or in training. Are you willing to take risk? Will your vision cause you to have to
travel? Are you in a position to do
so? These are all valid questions that
will help you to trouble shoot before you find yourself at a crossroad or
roadblock.
Any decision that you make you must be open to the feedback
that you will receive. Learn how to
accept criticism, and use that as a learning tool for you next venture out of
the gate. That is what I mean when I say
nothing ventured nothing gained. You
have to venture out. Don’t always to the
traditional route. Everyone is doing
that. Look to get different results
every time you branch out. This means you
are gaining ground. We have to know that
everything is not going to be easy; as a matter of fact we are going to fail a
lot of times. But we have to have Faith
in God when we fall and we must get up and keep pressing our way, never lose
sight of your vision. Your vision is
your success level.
I want to motivate you to get out there and make some Mind
Blowing Decisions. Why do I say that, because
one of those decisions is going to truly just blow your mind and others
too? You are going to look up one day
and say to yourself “How did I get from there to here? “ You are going to look
back and say Wow!!! I am really proud
of how far I have come. So for the new
comers let’s brainstorm and think outside of the box, and if you are seasoned
in the industry: Shake it up a bit. Try
something new!
You only get a once in a lifetime opportunity to shine. If you see that you have the ability to make
it happen then reach for the sky.
Write that book, put that clothing line out there, go in the studio and
sing your heart out make that CD. Start
that business. Make yourself known to
the world. Market yourself. Let people
get tired of seeing your face. It might even
encourage them to make some mind blowing decisions of their own.
So I want to leave you with this word of advice. Tell yourself that you can make it, and Make
that thing happen! On this Journey
Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained.
ARE YOU HANGING OUT IN THE RIGHT PLACES with LaTasha West
You’ve
joined several Facebook and LinkedIn groups, you are following hundreds of
people on twitter, and your inbox is full of invitations to networking events, so
why isn’t your phone ringing?
The key to successful networking and business building is connecting
with the right people. It is not so much about the quantity as it is about the
quality that makes the difference. As a budding business owner you should know
who you are trying to talk to, who do you need to get in front of in order to
get your package in the correct hands?
If you are new to business or if your business has been open for some
time yet you are not making quality connections, you may need to rethink how
you are spending your time and resources.
When networking for business you should have a goal. Setting
a goal, allows you to develop your strategy. Once you have a goal and strategy,
you can then implement a plan. Before you conduct any networking make sure the
activity lines up with your plan. Ask yourself does it make sense for you to
spend your energy on that particular form of networking.
If you are promoting women’s workout gear, a room full of
men is most likely not your target audience.
The same thought process applies to networking both on and offline. Your
audience may not be on Facebook, blogging could be a better way to reach your
crowd. Review the results from your networking efforts; have you made any
legitimate business relationships? If you answered no, it’s time to change your
platform.
8 steps to taking an active role in your networking:
1. Know who you are trying to reach
2. Be strategic with your networking efforts
3. Set a goal
4. Develop a plan to reach the right people
5. Implement the plan
6. Make connections with the right people
7. Cultivate relationships
8. Grow your business
There’s Opportunity in Your Purpose with Tieshena Davis
When you think of your life’s purpose and how
valuable it is, you might also consider all of the things that could devour its
health and longevity. Think about that. Now transition this thought to your
business. What is your business purpose and value? What jeopardizes its health
and sustainability? Often as business owners we depart from this way of
thinking, but being able to quickly recognize this “slip” will help you “fall”
back into place. Staying focused on the
purpose of having a business will ultimately keep you focused on
accomplishing your goals. Don’t be your own threat or limit your business from
its fullest potential due to poor alignment. Take the time out to “check
yourself” before you wreck yourself and miss opportunities that are in plain sight.
Avoid these (5)
opportunity-crashing mistakes:
1. Depending
on others to birth your vision
Your
vision has been assigned directly to you to birth. Although a well-qualified
team can help you deliver, monitor and nurture your baby; they can’t help you
birth it for you. Don’t sabotage your opportunities by depending on others to
birth your vision. Do the work!
5. Poor planning
Organize
your thoughts and devise a plan for your business activities. Planning yields
measurable results, while making impulsive decisions yields unknown results.
Remember that you're in business to embrace growth and eliminate
stagnation. Don’t plan to fail!
2. Frivolous spending
The
ultimate goal to having a business is to make a profit. Making unnecessary
purchases or using your financial resources ineffectively will put you in the
red before you see the color green. Let
every dollar make cents!
3. Procrastination
Each
day, minute and second is an opportunity to manifest your purpose. Procrastinating
on executing your next step not only hinders your growth, but puts you at risks
of losing valuable relationships. Clients need immediate solutions and when you
don’t respond quick enough, oh well consider that opportunity lost. Don’t drop the ball!
4. Having a “know it all”
attitude
Unless
you are yielding multi-millions each year, having a “you can’t tell me nothing,
I’m the expert, this is what I do” attitude will dissolve potential
opportunities before they form. Your actions will show what you know. Instead
of saying that you know it all, show that you’re willing to learn more. Even
millionaires will tell you that they don’t know everything. Perfection is a
constant craft. Be a never-ending
learner!
You’ve just “strengthened your opportunity intelligence™”!
Tieshena is the Founder & President of Siva Resolutions Management Group™, a business consultancy firm and Purposely Created Publishing, an independent boutique publishing company. With over 15+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies such as Marriott International, ARAMARK, Sodexho, Morrison Management Specialist and local non-profit organizations, Tieshena will apply her management expertise and highly-effective strategies for you to leverage opportunities and resources. She has a proven track record of helping business owners to improve their bottom line as she merges leadership, strategic planning and efficiency techniques to help others become successful. Visit online at www.SivaResolutions.com / www.TieshenaInspires.com.
