3 Minute Monday: Time to Start

Happy New Year. It’s time to start.
Some of you are kicking off a new calendar year for your business, while others are in midstream. Here is a great exercise you can use to kick off 2010 with resolve.

Imagine yourself in a locker room with your teammates prior to the start of a significant game. The coach walks in and begins to give you and your team a pep talk to start the game with momentum. Now the coach walks over to you and pinpoints what the team needs from you to win the game. What would that coach say to you specifically to help you and the team to win?

Here is an example of what a coach would say to me:

“Jeremie, 2010 is going to be a great year. 2009 is over. You cannot control it, but you can control one thing - you can give yourself away so that the team benefits. Empower people. Give the vision away. Celebrate teamwork and raise up your leaders as much as possible. Stay focused and grow the business. This is the year that we have been waiting for, now give it your best effort.”

Take 3 minutes and write down your pep talk and then get out there and start your new year. Happy New Year!

Posted on January 04, 2010 in 3 Minute Monday