I'm excited to present my first paid seminar at a local community college tomorrow, "Bridging Generational Gaps: Effective Communication and Collaboration in a Multigenerational Workforce." (The arrangement was planned several months ago, but tomorrow is the event.)

In the time since I've been in the Idea Lab, I've had the opportunity to have individual coffee chats with @Lindsay Hack, @Charlotte Berry, @Nathan Segal, and @Judy Kane , and all of them have been valuable. What I enjoyed most about them is, although we talked business in terms of what we do, we shared some personal details about WHO we are as people, our individuality, our likes, the core essence of who we are. We set titles and success aside for a moment and truly met each other on a personal level and in doing so we found common ground despite our differences. This is what community is about for me, and it made our connecting worthwhile.

Natural Skills to Build Your Superpowers Unleash Your Natural Skills and Build Unbreakable Trust with The Four Agreements Every one of us has unique talents and abilities—natural skills, or as I like to call them, superpowers. But maximizing these strengths isn’t just about knowing what they are; it’s about aligning them with values that foster trust and credibility. Today, let’s explore how you can amplify your abilities and create authentic relationships by following the Four Agreements. Why the Four Agreements? The Four Agreements, outlined by Don Miguel Ruiz, offer a powerful framework for personal and professional growth. Each agreement can enhance your superpowers, help you make meaningful connections, and boost your confidence. Ready to dive in? Read More 👇🏼 #10/24 Natural Skills ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 📢 Office Hours Recap: Key Insights & Actionable Takeaways for Growing Your Consulting Business Missed out on the recent office hours? Here’s a summary packed with high-value Q&As that’ll help you sharpen your pricing, lead generation, and client engagement strategies. Dive in and start implementing! #Office Hours 10/25/24 Office Hours Replay ♻️ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🏘 Town Hall Meeting for October Get a tour of community & best practices! #Town Hall 10/23/24 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Referral PODs are here and first meeting is on 11/11/24 @4 pm est! Check the Calendar! POD #1 David Brooke, Jason Croft, Jeff Goldberg, Shafqat Huq, Craig Bruce, Jonathan Mast, STK, Thomas Gay, Alethea Felton POD #2 Gordon Melville, Judy Kane, David Visco, Else Johnson, Charlotte Berry, Denise Stegal, Daniel Andrews, Charley Timmins

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1. Change Your Environment - Evaluate your environment and surroundings. - If it's not conducive to growth, change it. - Look at your friend group. You're influenced by the people you allow to impact your life, not just those around you. - Consider a drastic change if needed—move cities, switch jobs, or start afresh with new people who are ahead of you in life. 2. Just Do It (JFDI – Just Freaking Do It) - Close the gap between knowing and doing. - The more you think and hesitate, the less you act. - Whenever you read a good piece of advice, instead of sitting on it, immediately put it into action. - Overthinking delays results—stop analyzing and start executing. 3. Don’t Blame Anyone or Anything - Take full responsibility for your actions and outcomes. - Don’t blame others for your circumstances. - Lead by example: If you want people around you to change, change yourself first. - Avoid deferring control to others. You can still succeed without waiting for someone else to act. 4. Avoid the Dragon (Don’t Try to Slay It) - Design your life to make decisions easier. - Don’t test your willpower when it’s unnecessary. - Simplify difficult situations. For example, remove unhealthy snacks from your house if you’re trying to eat healthily. - Avoid situations that will challenge your discipline unnecessarily. 5. Stop Being So Critical of Yourself - Shift your focus from self-criticism to a broader vision of what you're building for your future. - When self-doubt arises, focus on gratitude, vision, exercise, or helping others to break the negative cycle. - Be careful not to beat yourself up unnecessarily. - Self-criticism can hinder performance rather than improve it. 6. Replace Negative Habits with Positive Ones - Identify the trigger for each negative habit and replace it with a productive alternative.Example: If you’re trying to quit smoking, replace it with toothpicks or doing push-ups. - Ensure that when you stop a bad habit, you immediately introduce a positive one in its place.