Grow into it

Hello Readers,

In following my “One Word” for the year “Focus,” one area I am going to focus on is developing my craft. I have a niche, desire, passion, or some may say talent for training, coaching, and teaching. All of the mentioned areas have their differences in nature but they all involve one key important area and that is speaking. One area I am going to focus on is improving my speaking skills. I recently heard a quote that has stuck with me “Don’t settle for I am good at it; grow into it”. Wow! What a powerful concept. When I think about growing into something I think about when I was a little girl my mother would buy clothes that were slightly too big for me on purpose, she would always say I would grow into it. The article of clothing would be slightly big for a few months then eventually I would be able to fit it just right. What is your “it”, passion, or desire? What can you potentially be the best at? Grow into “it” until it fits you perfectly. Stay fit and in shape with what you desire and “it” will always fit who you are. 

One of my "Focus" Statements: I will focus on growing into my speaking skills in 2016

What will you grow into this year?

 

Your thoughts are welcome…

www.truthspeakscoaching.com

MJW

One Word

Hello Readers,

Here we are, 2016 is here and in full effect. The main thing I am going to do this year is focus on One Word. I received this concept after reading the book by Job Gordon entitled One Word. Instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, the book teaches you to focus on the whole life approach of applying one word to ALL areas of your life. My word is “FOCUS”. I am going to focus on my life, relationship building, business and career. Don’t replace this with setting goals. Setting goals are still an essential part of personal development. Having one word to focus on will allow you to apply it to all your goals. For example, if I want to lose weight instead of saying I will lose ten pounds by 1/31, I will focus on eating better, working out, and creating a schedule to exercise, I will build goals based on those focuses. Kudos to Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page on such a great concept. Check out the One Word revolution here: http://getoneword.com/

Create your one word today and share your thoughts.

MJW

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40 years in 5 tips of wisdom

Hello Readers,

My husband and I wanted to share with you some things we experienced this year. The sharing is twofold. I am sharing five exciting things that happened in 2015 and my husband will share a few tips he has learned in 40 years since he just celebrated his 40^th birthday. We hope you enjoy:

A glimpse of what Marla did this year:

1. I saw Sam Smith live

2. I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Adult Education

3. I toured the Biltmore Estates

4. I read 20 books (had a goal of 50) but reading articles and magazines got in the way :) 

5. I realized the strength God gave me

Carlos’s five tips of wisdom:

1. The harvest is always greater than the seed, so sow bountifully.

2. Anger is never a primary emotion. It is always a secondary emotion

3. We will eventually become the average of the five people with whom you are mostly associated with.

4. If nobody will pay you to do what you love, you have a hobby, not a business or career.

5. Take interests in your spouse’s interests.

Finish 2015 Strong

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MJW

Leadership in the morning

Hello Readers,

“I am not a morning person”. Have you heard this phrase before? I am sure you have. Have you stopped to asked yourself what does this phrase mean and what does it have to do with leadership? Let’s break this down. If a person is not a “morning person” and they do not mind expressing that feeling, that person leaves an impression of “do not mess with me in the morning”. In some people’s eyes this may be okay but, what about for a leader of a team? If a leader walks in the office and the first thing their team notices is that they are not a morning person, this can send a bad message to the team. A leader has to be an “all day” person whether they want to or not (emotional intelligence). Sure someone may need their coffee in the morning to get them energized but, the coffee should not be the motivating factor. As a leader you have to LEAD and a person cannot lead properly if they are not in the “mood” to do so. If you are a manager or desire to be a leader in your organization, you may want to rethink not being a “morning person”. It could send a message to the world you are grumpy and do not want to be bothered and no one wants a grumpy morning person as a leader or manager.  

Thanks for reading and let us know your thoughts...

MJW

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Compliment a comment

Hello readers,

"Always compliment a comment and don't comment on a comment". I heard this phrase nearly three years ago from a man of great wisdom and it has stuck with me ever since. Now, does that mean I follow the phrase each time I speak? No, I do not but, I do make effort. I interpreted this phrase to mean, whether someone says something that does not make sense to you, simply state a kind word after the statement has been made. For example, people say things to me all the time that I do not agree with or that do not make sense, if what they are stating is not demeaning/abusive to others, I simply say "okay, you have a point". This does not mean I am not speaking the truth, it means I do not have to comment negatively on everything someone says. Complimenting a comment can be used with friends, family, spouses (especially spouses), and in the workplace. Next time someone says something to you that you may or may not agree with and it is not offensive to others, say "I understand, I get it, or I see your point". Try it, it will show your maturity level.

Thanks for reading and let us know your thoughts...

MJW

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