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- ***Ten Minute Writing Exercise - Your Ideal Future Vision - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Patty SadallahSee a Glimpse into Your Future If you think you don't know what you want for the future, think again. Your subconscious knows more than you think. Ten minutes, a pen and a paper will act as a crystal ball for your ideal future in five years. Print these instructions do the exercise and then ...
Views: 5640(16 votes) - ***How to Write a Strategic Plan: A Simple Outline - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Patty SadallahThe Consumer Driven Strategic Planning Model© was created by Patty Sadallah in the mid 1980’s as a way to help non-profits to understand that they cannot plan in a vacuum. Too many organizations were working through their strategic planning processes without considering the external factors ...
Views: 4703(13 votes) - ***Keep going - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this clip from Facing the Giants Coach Taylor challenges Brock to do his very best in a super challenging ‘death crawl’ exercise. He winds up realizing that he can do more than he thought he could and inspires the rest of the team with his perseverance. Blindfolded and pressing on with ...
Views: 3055(5 votes) - ***Contagious Enthusiasm - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait: The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas. : Henry Ford. Last week, I visited my mom in a rehab nursing facility. ...
Views: 3042(14 votes) - ***What is your Metaphor? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Patty SadallahYou may not realize it, but all of us allow metaphors to powerfully affect our thoughts and feelings. If we aren't careful, a negative metaphor will get a stronghold and really take us down. A positive one can catapult us forward. Negative metaphors lead to negative thoughts that lead to ...
Views: 2897(5 votes) - ***See What No one Else Sees - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this clip from Patch Adams, Arthur teaches Patch the secret to looking beyond the problem to see the solutions and possibilities by changing the way that he counted the fingers that he was holding up. Being in touch with the problem is important. People need to be able to relate to the ...
Views: 2685(7 votes) - ***Does your Focus need More Focus? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from Patty SadallahCan you see yourself in this clip from The Karate Kid? Twelve year old Dre Parker just wants to learn the highly advance cobra move and his Kung Fu Master Mr. Han wants to teach him a few lessons in patience and readiness for great things. While Mr. Han is doling out some stellar advice, ...
Views: 2652 - ***Sniff Opportunities like a Bloodhound - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“You just have to be opportunistic, and try to figure out what creates value... Where the bottom is, what creates incremental value, and in what combinations.”~ John Malone. Did you know that bloodhounds are the animal kingdoms best detectives? They have a sense of smell that is 40 times more ...
Views: 2510(10 votes) - ***Fail Fabulously - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” C. S. Lewis. Did you make any mistakes today? Who doesn’t? We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world. Do you realize that failure is really only failure if you don’t learn something from it? With the right mindset, you can ...
Views: 2436(15 votes) - ***It’s a Wonderful Dream - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Patty SadallahHave you seen that classical Christmas time film it’s a Wonderful Life? George Bailey has the seemingly perfect life: a loving wife, Mary, four beautiful children, and his own business. However, on Christmas Eve, George has serious business difficulties at the Bailey Building and Loan. George ...
Views: 2425(12 votes) - ***Paradigms and Reinvention: The times they are a changin’ - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“When a paradigm shifts, everything goes back to zero. “ Joel Barker. In his now famous video from 1988 called Discovering the Future: The Business of Paradigms, Joel Barker introduced the concept of paradigm shifts into the business vocabulary. A paradigm is a set of rules and boundaries ...
Views: 2384(16 votes) - ***The Power of Incubation - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Learn to pause, or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” -Doug King. Have you ever worked so hard on something or thought so much about it that you felt nearly paralyzed? I have. It can feel like the momentum is sucked right out of you. In cases like that, I know it’s time to step ...
Views: 2384(14 votes) - ***Strategic Listening - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force...When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand. Ideas actually begin to grow within us and come to life...When we listen to people there is an alternating current, and this recharges us so that we never get tired ...
Views: 2366(13 votes) - ***Thanksgiving is about Gratitude, not Turkey - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Some people have a wonderful capacity to appreciate again and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, with awe, pleasure, wonder, and even ecstasy.” - A.H. Maslow. As I reflect on the upcoming Thanksgiving Day celebration, I reflect on the above quote and think about Lisa. Lisa ...
Views: 2234(8 votes) - ***Leave a Selfless Legacy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“I may be here for a short while, gone tomorrow into oblivion or until the days come to take me away. But, in whatever part you play, be remembered as part of a legacy...of sharing dreams and changing humanity for the better. It's that legacy that never dies.” Unknown. “Makin’ ...
Views: 2194(20 votes) - ***The Wisdom of Improv for Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Patty SadallahOn three occasions in the last month I have met people who have referenced stuff they learned from the rules and structure of improvisational comedy. Once is rare, twice, is an interesting coincidence, but, three times is a pattern that is worth looking into. So, I researched the rules of ...
Views: 2189(10 votes) - ***Measuring your Success like the Farmer - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Patty Sadallah"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier. It’s so easy in this day and age to be impatient with success. Patience is definitely not a virtue that is a cultural norm in the USA in 2010. So, it’s really easy to think that we are failures if we don’t ...
Views: 2165(12 votes) - ***Real Estate of a Dream - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Patty SadallahIt's tangible, it's solid, it's beautiful. It's artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate.- Every day, you'll have opportunities to take chances and to work outside your safety net. Sure, it's a lot easier to stay in your comfort zone.. in my case, business suits and real ...
Views: 2151(7 votes) - ***Newton’s Laws of Motion and your Business - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Patty Sadallah“Genius is patience.”~ Sir Isaac Newton. I decided to bone up on some science and was reminded of Newton’s Laws of Motion. Since these are absolute laws, I challenge you to use them as filters for how your business is going. First Law of Motion- An object that is not moving won’t move ...
Views: 2146 - ***Work your Pareto Principle to find more ‘Celebrators’ - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Patty SadallahI have a theory that we all can be a bit smarter about working our Pareto Principle. Remember that one? Vilfredo Pareto observed that 20% of the people in Italy in the 1904 had 80% of the wealth. Then, famed Total Quality Management Guru Joseph Juran took it one step further in the 1930’s ...
Views: 2097(5 votes) - ***4 Simple Steps to Creating your Passionate Mission - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty SadallahBeing clear about your personal or organizational mission can catapult you toward success. It will give you focus and help you to know what work is inside and outside of your niche, and keep you on track. So, whether you are a small business owner or solopreneur or a nonprofit executive, this ...
Views: 2068(25 votes) - ***You want Something, Go Get it - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Patty Sadallah‘Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me’. How many times has a well meaning parent tried to instruct a child with that little bit of advice? Nothing could be further from the truth. Words have power. Power that can be helpful or destructive. Words from a person ...
Views: 2067 - ***Is your Heart in It? 5 Ways to know - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible.” Unknown. Have you ever met anyone like this person who has tapped the ‘deep well where passion lives’? They have that quiet energy, that charisma that tells you ...
Views: 2030(6 votes) - ***Testimonials as a Powerful Promotional Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Testimonials represent the most powerful, productive and profitable promotional strategy I have ever encountered. Stop looking for a magic bullet recipe that will attract clients or advance your career. "Instead, hone your craft, develop your expertise or build your skills to such an extent ...
Views: 2006(11 votes) - ***See it, and then Do it - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your Vision is the promise of what you shall one day be. Your Ideal (vision) is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” -James Allen . We had a cool vision exercise as the final intervention of my masters program. Our ...
Views: 1989(8 votes) - ***Faith and your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this clip from the movie ‘Rudy’, Rudy’s best friend, Pete, gives him an unforgettable gift for his birthday; Faith. Pete didn’t just say that he believed in Rudy’s dream of going to Notre Dame and playing football. He gives him a tangible reminder of this goal, and whenever Rudy puts that ...
Views: 1941(6 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #1 - Be a Person of Integrity - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"To reach great heights, a person needs to have great depth." (Anonomous) When someone becomes your dream partner, they choose to actively help you to acheive success. They become your informal sales force and, done properly, you become theirs. The right person's word of mouth can be just ...
Views: 1924(13 votes) - ***Are you Afraid of You? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Patty SadallahThis clip from the movie Akeela and the Bee where Dr. Larabee asks Akeela to read a poem on his wall about our deepest fear captures the essence of what holds most of us back. I love Akeela’s answer to the question, what she shouldn’t be afraid of…” Me”. Here is the poem by Marianne ...
Views: 1852(5 votes) - ***Be a Winner - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this adorable clip from the animated film Surfs Up, a variety of penguins answer the question; what is a winner? Did you notice that the answers were a reflection on each one’s own personal lens of experience? For some to be a winner is to be a good sport or having fun. For others, it was ...
Views: 1838(5 votes) - ***Who Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Patty SadallahDo you ever catch yourself stammering, like Annie Braddock does in this job interview clip from Nanny Diaries, when you are faced with one of those 30 second introductions of yourself or your business? Making that memorable first impression is so important, yet, most people either don’t put ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - ***Make the World a Better Place - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Patty SadallahMaybe you can relate to Ana as she tells Harold the story of how she intended to make the world a better place with her law degree and wound up doing it with cookies. Sometimes we start out thinking that we will do or become one thing and then things turn out differently. If we are blessed, ...
Views: 1729(7 votes) - ***Choose the Right Attitude - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” Ashley Smith The other day I was at a meeting and there were two women. Both were in ...
Views: 1726(9 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #15 Be Humble - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Humility is the quality that will enable you and others to enjoy your success." Charlie Tremendous Jones. I know this person that loves to boast. I'm sure you know someone like her too. She's always bragging about how much money she has or the car that she drives. She'll tell you how ...
Views: 1683(4 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #2 Work Hard for What you Want - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Apply yourself. Get all the education you can, but then, by God, do something. Don't just stand there, make it happen." Lee Iacocca. There are actually two secrets in todays post: the first is to know what you want and the second is to work hard to get it. Successful people are very clear about ...
Views: 1668(13 votes) - ***Everything You Do and Don’t Do Brands You - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Patty Sadallah”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” – Aristotle. People are watching you. You may not even be aware of how much people are paying attention to you. I got a call a while back from a man that had been “watching” me on Linkedin for about a month. He ...
Views: 1639(6 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret # 21 Take Responsibility - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the ...
Views: 1604(4 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #12 Embrace your Uniqueness - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Patty Sadallah“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Suess. My 12 year old daughter Noelle has a confidence about her that is unprecedented for her age. She decided that Fridays would be crazy high sock and converse tennis shoe day. She tried to ...
Views: 1582(13 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #20 Serve Selflessly - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.” Tony Robbins. We all serve in some fashion. But, have you noticed that some people serve better than others. They serve with more sincerity, with more willingness, ...
Views: 1561(16 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #6 Promote your Values - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"When you achieve complete congruence between your values and your goals, like a hand in a glove, you feel strong, happy, healthy, and fully integrated as a person. You develop a kind of courage that makes you completely unafraid to make decisions and take action. Your whole life improves when ...
Views: 1549(3 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret # 17 Write Conversationally - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Patty SadallahWrite from the soul, not from some notion what you think the marketplace wants. The market is fickle; the soul is eternal. Jeffrey A. Carver. When I was a kid writing was such a big deal. Teachers taught a formal style of writing that was so intimidating. You were supposed to use big words ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #13 Be Patient with Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew." Saint Francis de Sales. Do you struggle with patience with yourself? I know that ...
Views: 1544(10 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: #8 Have a Clear Vision - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." Gloria Steinem. Begin with a clear vision. Imagine yourself completely leading the ideal successful life. Here is my special exercise to help you get there. Ten ...
Views: 1541(4 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #7 Face your Fears - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"I gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which I must stop and look fear in the face... I say to myself, I've lived through this and can take the next thing that comes along...We must do the things we think we cannot do." Eleanor Roosevelt. There is plenty to be fearful ...
Views: 1525(5 votes) - ***Do you have these Success Disabilities? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing on one's own sunshine. “ ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. I was talking the other day to a group of ladies who were kvetching about the economy and the problems they were having with their businesses. Times are tough, but, I left that meeting ...
Views: 1509(7 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret # 26 Leverage Joint Ventures - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Joint Ventures are in, and if you’re not utilizing this strategic weapon, chances are your competition is, or will soon be, using this to their advantage…possibly against you!” Valerie Orsoni-Vauthey. If the number one way to build your business is to grow your mailing list, the number one ...
Views: 1505(9 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #18 Mentor Adoption - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"We can help a person to be himself by our own willingness to steep ourselves temporarily in his world, in his private feelings and experiences. By our affirmation of the person as he is, we give him support and strength to take the next step in his own growth." Clark Moustakas . I struggled ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #24 Set Outrageous Goals - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential.” Steve Garvey. At a recent Redwood Sisterhood breakfast, I challenged the ladies to set an outrageous 90 ...
Views: 1496(14 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #19 Stop Wishing and Start Believing - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Patty Sadallah“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” Gail Devers. I have been wrestling with this post for weeks. I’m not really sure why, but ...
Views: 1478(4 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #22 Stay Focused - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“It's not what's happening to you now or what has happened in your past that determines who you become. Rather, it's your decisions about what to focus on, what things mean to you, and what you're going to do about them that will determine your ultimate destiny.” Tony Robbins. My mother is a ...
Views: 1466(11 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret # 16 Get Support - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Patty Sadallah“I’m afraid that sometimes you’ll play lonely games too. Games you can’t win ’cause you’ll play against you.” — Dr. Seuss. Have you ever enthusiastically shared your dream with someone only to be met with rolling eyes, a discouraging comment, or even a laugh? It hurts when someone shoots ...
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