Leadership
The Power of Now: “I Am” vs. “I Will Be” in Shaping Your Reality
“I am” and “I will be” occupy the same mind space but tell different stories. The first, “I am,” is an affirmation that grounds you in the present.
Conversely, “I will be” is a vision out on the horizon. It’s the promise of what you strive to become. While inspiring, it can sometimes hold you in a state of becoming an always-out-of-reach tomorrow.
Choosing “I am” over “I will be” can change perception into presence.
When you say, “I am successful,” you embody success now. This shift fosters a mindset where self-perception shapes reality.
In the currency of self-worth, ‘I am’ is the gold standard, while ‘I will be’ remains a promissory note.
Navigating between these expressions shapes who you believe you are and how you engage with the world.
Embrace “I am” to anchor your identity in the now, and let “I will be” guide.
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Business Advisory Groups: Catalysts of Industry Evolution and Leadership Excellence
Let’s focus on the value of a Business Advisory Group (BAG). Picture a roundtable of subject matter experts (SMEs), each a master in their particular business domain. Vistage is a good example.
The singular purpose is to help people improve their lives and their businesses.
A Business Advisory Group acts as an accountability group. These groups pool together seasoned professionals from various sectors—finance, marketing, technology, real estate management, and more—to offer a multidimensional perspective on business operations and strategy.
The chairperson, often a figure seasoned by years of business cycles steers discussions that help mold thoughts, strategies, and business evolution.
The character of a Business Advisory Group is defined by its integrity and commitment. These are not consultants; they are partners in every sense, vested in the success of the businesses they advise.
Great businesses aren’t built by individuals alone but by visionary groups.
Business Advisory Groups are sometimes the unsung heroes behind many of today’s business success stories.
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Embracing Self-Change in Coaching: Overcoming the Fear of Loss
Change is terrifying because it feels like losing a part of ourselves. You must understand this resistance when coaching people.
It’s not just about changing habits but partially or completely changing your person.
Clients fear the loss of their familiar selves, even if it’s holding them back.
Your role is to guide them through this fear, showing that growth often requires shedding outdated versions of themselves.
Help them see change as an evolution rather than a loss.
Transformation isn’t losing yourself; it’s finding a new part of who you are.
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“Effective Truth” in Modern Business Tactics
Machiavelli’s “effective truth” concept pushes business strategies into masterclasses of impact.
It prompts leaders to use truth as a moral guideline and a strategic tool.
Think about CEOs navigating a company through today’s market (Spring 2024).
By deploying effective truths, they align their teams around the realities of the business landscape.
The essence lies in the application: truths are selected and framed to maximize impact.
Truth in business is the chess piece that moves silently but decisively.
Effective truth is more than honesty; it’s about using reality as a strategic advantage.
This approach doesn’t dilute the truth; it sharpens it into a tool.
Leaders who embrace this tactic find that truth, strategically wielded, opens more doors than it closes.
They are positioned as visionaries who see the world as it is and as it could be, leading to innovative strategies and thoughtful growth.
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Why “What Are You Reading Right Now?” Is a Game-Changer in Business Conversations
At any multifamily conference, it can be difficult to discern the signal in the noise. But one question can swiftly help: “What are you reading right now?” This isn’t just polite chitchat; it’s a gateway to genuine connection.
When you ask someone about their current read, you’re peeking into their interests, perhaps revealing a side not showcased in boardrooms.
It’s more than icebreaking.
It’s window-opening.
The question does more than stimulate small talk.
It digs deeper into a relationship based on shared interests.
Or it opens your mind to a new interest.
It provides a glimpse of the person behind the professional mask, inviting a moment of vulnerability.
"Books open personal doors; asking about them in business settings builds bridges." – Mike Brewer Share on XNext time you’re networking, try it.
The book in hand might open the door to the next big opportunity.
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