Chapter 4 Recap ~ Dream, Plan, Execute & Achieve

q  Big colorful dreams speak to a vivid imagination. One filled with hope and desire

q  Your motivational level will be as large as you want it. Once you know who’s on your team, have them play to their strength.

q  Timing is important. First decide what you have to do; then do it.

q  The dream and the plan must be attainable to keep you and your team in the game. As you get closer to the prize, push a little harder. Remember goals are attainable if you believe and if you try.

"Why Not Me" Chapter 3 Recap ~ How do I see myself

Chapter 3 Recap ~ How do I see myself

q  The importance of recognizing what makes you happy. Tapping into that energy when you need to.

q  Identifying the difference between being heard as opposed to being listened to. Do what you must to capture the groups’ attention.

q  The importance of being a mentor and relishing the role. Knowing the mentorship roll will allow you to attain a great sense of pride and accomplishment.

q  The need to follow-up to secure and maintain the group and eventually allow for expansion.

Why Not Me ~ Chapter 2 Review

Chapter 2 Recap ~ HOW DO PEOPLE SEE ME

q  Making people happy is priority one. When people feel good around you they will want to be in your presence.

q  Your message must be clear and concise. Create the right atmosphere to engage people as you build your team.

q  When people come around, you should bolster your message to maintain the team while developing segregates to support your goal.

q  Your confidence must be based on your winning approach; this will encourage your team to use your advice; hence seeing you as the master of that craft.

"Why Not Me" ~ Chapter 1 Review

Chapter 1 Recap ~ WHO AM I

q  Identify yourself first in simple terms; you must know who you are and what makes you smile.

q  Identify what you believe in and what keeps you going.

q  What you believe in and what motivates you may be two different things. Understanding both and being able to interchange them when needed, will allow you to find your passion.

q  Your passion will push you forward; it will keep you going.

"Why Not Me"

We had a great time at Morrow High School's PTSA Meeting last night. The school is on the way to greatness under Dr. Pitts leadership. They are fired up and ready to go, with the understanding that the change they seek begins with them.

4- Stages of Marketing and Promoting

Breaking in takes some time, so to help make it a more manageable process; here are four stages to marketing and promoting.

1. Sign up, observe, and educate yourself.
2. Participate. Start to make yourself known.
3. Share something and grow relationships. Focus on what you give people or what you can share that's of value.
4. Ask for help. This is when you might actually put your connections to work as a means of soft or hard marketing.

People who know you and trust you will be more likely to help you. That's why it's important to establish relationships far before you market and promote a product/service. The relationships have to be meaningful before they have value in a marketing/promotion effort.

How Stressed Are You

Even though office stress is common, it can also be dangerous. Are you experiencing the warning signs of workplace stress? Take this quiz to find out. Select all that apply: Here are the score indicators.

0-5 -- Low Stress:  No work environment is entirely stress-free, but you appear to be managing your tension well.

6-10 -- Low-to-Moderate Stress:  The stress is beginning to catch up with you, but there is still hope. Relieving some of your tension by relaxing, talking to friends and family or just taking some time to yourself each day.

11-15 -- Moderate-to-High Stress:  You're experiencing significant stress levels, and it might be time for a change. Talk to your employer to see if any adjustments can be made.

16-20 -- High Stress:  High stress levels are harmful both physically and psychologically, so it's important for you to take steps to reduce your workplace tension. Vacations, lifestyle changes or seeking a new position could do the trick.

Your job no longer challenges you.
You have little or no autonomy in your day-to-day tasks.
Apathy has replaced enthusiasm.
You feel overwhelmed by deadline pressure, workload or other expectations.
You frequently arrive late to work and leave early as often as possible.
You consistently put off projects until the last minute.
You're unhappy with your work/life balance.
You have a toxic relationship with your boss.
You're worried about your job security and/or performance.
Your co-workers are walking on eggshells around you.
Your work schedule is interfering with your marriage or other personal relationships.
You're beginning to withdraw from friends and family members.
You're having trouble sleeping.
You're smoking, drinking or relying on caffeine more than ever before.
You're feeling paranoid.
You've been overreacting to minor problems.
You're getting headaches or colds more often.
You're physically exhausted most of the time.
You've developed an ulcer.
You've been diagnosed with a heart condition