by DrJulie on May 16, 2013
When I deliver keynotes, I always talk about the fact that self-starters are found in every walk of life. So in that vein, I wanted to share this short story about an experience I had at an Office Depot in southern California this week.
So imagine the constant heat that is Los Angeles basin–104 degrees to be exact! I drag in my stepmother’s old computer for repair—I’m hot, bothered, and slightly cranky. I schlep over to the computer repair counter and this bright-eyed young man greets me with a big smile on his face. Not the usual, rote question—“Does your computer need repairing?” Since obviously I am there for computer repair, but, “What problem can I solve for you today?”
He sets me up for the autoscan. I am a very curious person and love to hear people’s stories. “How long have you being doing this work?” Now here it comes: “Not very long, but I seized the opportunity (PS: one of the nine success secrets!) that was presented. I said I would learn, read, and go to school to keep this position. You see, I want to someday open my own business. I’m only 22 but I am going for it. I know I have a lot to learn about customer service as well as technology.”
Unbelievable young man! And, thank you Office Depot for creating an environment where a self-starter can thrive!
by DrJulie on May 8, 2013
Innovation; bottom line results; creativity; forward movement–all contributions that self-starters can make in companies. Want more of that? Find those self-starters in your organization and let them soar! Turn them from high potentials to high performers.
Self-Starters are leaders; they make a difference in life and in organizations. They know and recognize their strengths–we call them their “success secrets.”
Ten Truths about Self-Starters: The first three
1. As a self-motivated professional, self-starters’ core beliefs hold them accountable. These beliefs are the source of motivation for others.
2. Self-Starters believe credibility remains one of the foundations of leadership. This means bringing their vision into reality for others.
3. Self-Starter values drive commitment to others. Self-Starters recognize creativity in others and help drive innovation.
Stay tuned for the next three! Do you agree with these truths?
by DrJulie on May 1, 2013
If your answer is never, then it’s time you considered it, because every single successful businessman and businesswoman gets coached. They have mentors, they have those who are committed to their success.
Think of any profession. All successful profesionals use a coach. It’s standard operating practice for athletes, anyone in the speaking world, anyone in apprenticeships–to name a few. Those guides-by-your-side help keep you accountable, motivate you, and put your toes over the fire if need by. They help you achieve extraordinary results.
No man or woman is an island, as the saying goes, so if you want to propel your career and life into the stratosphere, then I highly recommend you sign up for coaching. We have two certified and trained business, career, and life coaches just waiting to hear from you. If you have a coach already, or know of one you want to work with, good for you! By all means, stay your course.
My point is you need and want someone in your life who can guide you, motivate you, and ignite the fire under you to move in the direction of your goals. But I’m not talking about your spouse or best friend. You want someone who can come to the conversation unbiased and highly skilled in the art of coaching.
Any successful person will back me on this and tell you to get yourself a coach!
by DrJulie on April 9, 2013
We need perseverance to make things happen!
In last month’s post, I talked about the full Self-Starter Success Assessment and how it can show you where your strengths lie . . . and what you can to do to apply them to get your life and career well on their way to success. Not to mention help you get things done along the way.
Strengths like perseverance–I believe the most important of all nine Success Secrets.
Oh yeah. That’s one Success Secret that many of us have relied on, or wished we would have, over recent years. I and my staff at the Self-Starter Zone have had to particularly rely on perseverance in the past few weeks as we’ve revamped our website to better help you move into your future and take your people from high potentials to high performers.
Go. Now. Take the full Assessment. OR, take the FREE mini-one. See how you rank on perseverance.
by DrJulie on April 3, 2013
If you haven’t been to our website in the last couple of weeks, then I urge you to check it out. You’ll ride the wave of a new look and sound. Like the good self-starters we are, we decided our website needed a new look and new content, so with the help of several expert business advisors, we took the challenge and decided to do a makeover.
We want all of our dear readers like you to be able to access what you want, when you want it, and how you want it. After you’ve taken a look, let us know if it fills your bill! And if not, let us know why. We’re all ears!
Go to http://www.selfstarterzone.com/ and then leave your comments below.
by DrJulie on March 20, 2013
Today, I heard the story of an amazing survivor, Major Joe Crecca, from the POW camps in Vietnam. Joe flew F-4C Phantoms and was shot down, captured and spent his time in the “Hanoi Hilton.” Tortured and starved, he was released six years later in 1973, and went on to work for Federal Express as a pilot. Now in his late 60s, he has a uplifting story to tell.
What was so remarkable is that he focused his comments around one of the three Success Secrets of all self-starters: Perseverance. And boy, did he self-start! He taught classes to other POWs; formed cooking groups; kept up the morale ofothers; and communicated regularly with Senator McCain! His motto was “Press on.”
His riveting story ended it with this quote from Calvin Coolidge. “Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
I offer this to you–Persevere in your dreams. Grab ahold of your vision,. Lasso your passion, and press on!
Where have you perservered in the face of adversity?
by DrJulie on February 6, 2013
It turns out not much, as 71% of your employees are NOT engaged! Ragan.com just ran an interesting, rather short piece about this 71 percent.
Gives you pause, doesn’t it? Check out the infographic to get a snapshot of the reasons why. And, then take a look at what drives engagement initiatives!
Was someone looking over my shoulder when they wrote this? Because this is what we at Self-Starter Zone are telling companies–Companies succeed when they take their leaders from high potential to high performance. That’s the sweet spot; that’s the spot where excitement, engagement, creativity occurs. That’s how you get unprecedented results.
And, how do you do this? By getting your employees to not just goal-set, but really look deep and get their vision aligned with the company’s goals; get their passion aligned with the company’s passion. Then everything is possible.
Successes, achievements just start pouring in. Goals are realized; miracles happen. Jumping over, through and around obstacles is a snap! Because your employees know why they are persevering, despite the setbacks and issues that arise. They ARE engaged.
Agree? Disagree? Your thoughts?
by DrJulie on January 19, 2013
We need perseverance to make things happen!
We’ve seen me write about the Self-Starter Assessment and how it can show you where your strengths lie . . . and what you can to do to apply them to get your life and career well on its way to success. Not to mention help you get things done along the way.
Strengths like perseverance.
Oh yeah. That’s one of the Self-Starter Attributes that many of us have relied on, or wished we would have, over recent years. I and my staff at the Self-Starter Zone have had to particularly rely on perseverance in the past few weeks as we’re revamping our website to better help you move into your future and launch your own Self-Starter enterprise.
Go. Now. Take the Assessment. It doesn’t cost you a thing but 1o’ish minutes of your time.
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by DrJulie on January 17, 2013
When was the last time you had one-on-one coaching?
If your answer is never, then it’s time you considered it, because every single successful businessman and businesswoman gets coached. Jack Canfield gets coached. Pete Caroll gets coached (coach for the Seahawks was coached by Lou Tice–one of the Self-Starters in “Secrets of Self-Starters.”).
No man is an island, as the saying goes, so if you want to propel your career and life into the stratosphere, then I highly recommend you sign up for coaching.
We have two certified and trained business, career, and life coaches just waiting to hear from you. And, we offer a 30-minute FREE consult! If you have a coach already, or know of one you want to work with, good for you! By all means, stay your course.
My point is you need and want someone in your life who can guide you, motivate you, and ignite the fire under you to move in the direction of your goals. But I’m not talking about your spouse or best friend. You want someone who can come to the conversation unbiased and highly skilled in the art of coaching.
Any successful person will back me on this and tell you to get yourself a coach.
by DrJulie on December 31, 2012
Have you taken the Self-Starter Assessment yet?
Do you know what your strengths are? I’m going to go out on a limb here and tell you to ignore your weaknesses for the time being. Why? Because when you focus on your strengths, you focus on the positives in your life. You launch the Self-Starter in yourself from a solid foundation, not a weak one. So what are your strengths? You don’t know??!! Go right now to our website and take the Assessment to see what your Self-Starter launchpad might look like, and then get ready to start your engines!
Ready, set, go!
And, PS: If you want to learn more, I’m giving a FREE speech on the top three Success Attributes of Self-Starters January 9, 6:00 p.m. Bellevue Harbor Club, Washington.
