That Name Tag Guy…

Entrepreneurial Quote of the Day:

“How are you branding your honesty? It’s so rare that it’s become remarkable. Make it what you’re known for. Lead with honesty.” ~Scott Ginsberg, Name Tag Scott

Hello Fabulous Women!

I want to make you aware of Scott Ginsberg, aka Name Tag Scott.  Why is he called that?  Well, Scott is the only person in the world who wears a name tag 24/7.  And no, he’s not crazy, he’s on a mission to help people and companies all over the world to “become more approachable, unforgettable and make a name for yourself.”  And he is very very good at it.

Both for myself and as a women’s business coach, I love to read Scott’s advice, and his website is full of articles that are pure gold.  He is also the author of several books, including “HELLO, My Name Is Scott,” “The Power of Approachability,” “How To Be That Guy,” and “Make A Name For Yourself.”

Scott has so many articles I may never read them all, but each and every one I’ve read is full of practical, insightful, straight to the point information you can use, right now, today, to make yourself and your business unforgettable, appealing and unique. 

Here’s a great quote from one of my favorite articles of his:

“The secret is: Don’t be different; be unique. ‘Different’ is something you do intentionally; unique is something you are inherently.  Being ‘different’ is for amateurs.  Extract and magnify your uniqueness.”

Ain’t it the truth!  All the successes in my business have been from me being my own unique self, and I’ve never had any great result from simply trying to be different.  In fact, trying to be different for the sake of being different usually creates rather than solves problems.  Like he said, for amateurs!

Here’s a link to that particular article in its entirety:

11 Brand-Building Lessons Learned From Wearing a Name Tag 24/7 For 3,000 Days

I highly recommend that you go to Scott’s website and pick a few of his articles to read and use in your business today.  Pick a problem you have been struggling with – a client you want to work with, an associate you have had trouble with, an area where communication has been a problem, you name it, and I guarantee that you will find a new idea, a solution, a new way to look at and approach your problem from one of Scott’s articles.  Most likely you’ll find several and wonder why you didn’t think of at least one of them yourself, when he came up with so many!  Yes, he really is that good, and not only that, he’s funny and extremely readable as well. 

And if you were wondering how someone could actually wear a name tag 24/7, check out this interview of Scott on 20/20, and you’ll see for yourself what he means.

The Name Tag Guy on 20/20

Have a fabulous day!

–Ann

On Track and On Purpose, Business Coaching for Women Entrepreneurs, Business Woman Coach

Three Things

Entrepreneurial Quote of the Day:

“Do not fear mistakes, there are none.” ~Miles Davis

Hello Fabulous Women!

I have a great challenge for you today!  Take this one on and you will be delighted with what happens.

First, let me tell you what this came from.  A couple of weeks ago, I had some time on my hands as I was waiting for someone, and I pulled out a piece of paper and started to make a list of projects at home that I wanted to get done.  Just the little things, things I could do myself.

For those of you who are homeowners, and perhaps also for those who aren’t, you won’t be surprised to hear that I had at least 20 items on that list within about 5 minutes.  Re-caulk the shower, touch up the paint where it chipped, reorganize that cupboard, put contact paper on those two shelves, scrape the paint off the glass panes on the door we re-painted two years ago but never cleaned off the excess paint – etc.

All little things, most of which take 30 minutes or less to do, some of which have needed doing for literally years, but which I had somehow NOT DONE.

I got inspired and decided to pick a few and just do them.  I didn’t have to readjust my life, I didn’t have to let something else go undone, all I had to do was just decide to do them and go.

So my shower is re-caulked, my bathroom re-painted, the paint is off the glass, the ivy is trimmed back, and so on. 

There’s plenty more, believe me, but I have gotten on a roll and I’m not stopping.  And the reason I’m not stopping is that, not only am I happier with my home, but the fact is, as soon as I started completing all these little projects around my house, things started to shift in my business as well.

Almost like magic, new women’s business coaching clients started to show up, previous clients reappeared and hired me for further coaching, business contacts called me with ideas and help for marketing and development. 

All of this without me doing anything different in the realm of my business at all. 

Now, I can’t tell you that I know for a fact that these things are connected, but I do know that this is not the first time I have experienced this is my life.  It seems to me that every time I have started to create order and progress in one part of my life, it has always had this kind of ripple effect. 

When we get ourselves “unstuck” in one area, it spreads to the rest of our lives as well, and new opportunities and connections begin to show up all over the place.

Okay, ladies, whether you are now thinking that you know exactly what I mean, or if you are thinking that this is all a little too “woo woo” for you, it doesn’t matter, my challenge to you is the same:

Sit yourself down and make a list of unfinished/unstarted projects.  Little things, things that are easily do-able if you just decided to do them.  It doesn’t have to be household stuff, it can be in any area of your life, but I do suggest the home, because our home environments have an enormous impact on us.  Those unfinished things at home are draining your energy every time you look at them, I guarantee it.

Make your list, and then pick three things on the list and just do them.  Now, today, over the weekend, whatever makes sense for the size of the project, but just do them.

Go ahead, take it on.  The absolute worst thing that could happen is that you will be very happy to have those three projects completed.  You’ll smile and feel energized every time you walk past that newly painted trim or that beautifully organized closet. 

Even better, you’ll probably find, as I have, that things start to happen elsewhere as well – new business, new ideas, new opportunities showing up. 

So get in action on your three things.

And then keep your eye out for that ripple effect.  Who knows what will show up?

Have a fabulous day!

–Ann

On Track and On Purpose, Business Coaching for Women Entrepreneurs, Business Woman Coach

I Like Mike

Entrepreneurial Quote of the Day:

“It is never too late to be who you might have been.” ~ George Eliot

Hello Fabulous Women!

I like Mike a lot – Mike Litman, that is.  Mike is a coach and trainer and I love reading his blogs.  He has a great way with words and a gift for taking an important concept and bottom lining it in a way that has a palpable impact. 

For example, one of my favorite quotes related to creating financial/business success is from Mike:

“Every level of income demands a new you.”  Isn’t that great?  It just cuts to the chase to make the point that to create something new, it’s yourself you have to recreate.  Love it.

I was prompted to direct you all to check out Mike Litman today because of the most recent blog post he wrote, “Why Self Discipline Is Tough And How To Make it Easier.”   Mike writes with his usual honesty and clarity about the realities of making changes in our lives and what makes a difference.

As a women’s business coach, I love what Mike has to say about the importance of creating a vision and the immediate impact that has on our lives here and now.  It inspired me to “go back to the future” and revisit my own five year vision of my life, and believe me, that has already impacted my life today. 

I highly recommend this post to all of you.  As Mike says, put on your Nike’s and run over to his blog to read it: Mike Litman. 

Go ahead, read Mike’s post, and I also highly recommend subscribing to his blog, because if you are looking for inspiration, support and motivation for creating success, Mike is one of the best out there.  Enjoy, and let yourself get inspired!

Have a fabulous day!

–Ann

On Track and On Purpose Coaching, Business Coaching for Women Entrepreneurs, Business Woman Coach