by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Jun 17, 2016 | Success
When we think about branding most of us think about McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, The Home Depot, just to name a few. However there are other brands out there that we don’t think about, Old Spice (“The mark of a man) Fed Ex (“The world on time”) Ford Trucks ( “Built ford tough”). Did you ever think about people could also be a brand??? Superman John Wayne Wonder Woman John Glenn James Bond Nelson Mandela Each has some sort of impact on our lives, perhaps when you were a child you watched superman and thought to yourself some day I’m going to be strong and fearless like him, or you might like the west and want to be like John Wayne who epitomized ruggedly individualistic masculinity. Or the fictional DC comic super hero heroine Wonder Woman. Have you ever thought about being an astronaut like John Glenn. How about the secret agent James Bond who always seemed to get out of a “tight spot” just in the nick of time. Maybe your passion is to lead people like the anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. Needless to say we remember people for what value they add to our lives which leaves us with a memory of what they provided. Either way it is something you never forget. Of coarse famous people are that way because we see them on T.V. or in the movies, but each one of them started out somewhere ! You have a unique brand that’s within you just waiting to come out. I know what your thinking, Steve I don’t have a brand and I’m not famous....
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Jun 11, 2016 | Mindset
Have you ever looked back on your life and said…I never seem to have the time to do what I need to do, there is always something I need to do! If only I had more money, I could take the time to do the things I want to do in life. If your like most people you wake up to a alarm clock screaming in your ear, get dressed, have a bite to eat, and drive to work. All the while thinking about what you need to accomplish that day at work, sound familiar? As the day comes to a close you are looking forward to going home and relaxing…But do we really relax??? For most of us it’s hurry home eat dinner then hurry to…Cut the grass…Clean the house…Fix that leaky faucet…Go grocery shopping…Help the kids with their homework…Do the laundry…Etc…Etc… We miss an important part of life which is, spending time with our thoughts. Our own internal voice. There is a place we go from time to time when our mind is not so “busy” thinking about all the things that need to get done, it is a calmness that overtakes us, a place where we go in our mind, nothing else in life matters…It can be just before you go to bed or perhaps when you first wake up, that break in time when there are no thoughts racing around in your mind. What if you could make that connection every day, you would have less stress, more energy, better focus, how would that make you feel? Truth is there is no “magic formula” to...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | Jun 3, 2016 | Mindset
Seems like everyone you talk to these days is busy, earning a living, trying to balance between work, family and friends. There is never enough time in the day to do the things you want to do. The common theme today is: “I have no time” “I can’t seem to find the time” “I ran out of time” “I don’t have time for that right now” Has the world changed? Is your life different today than when you were a child? What is causing this change in society? The one constant in life is change, although we don’t like it change is actually good for us all! It helps us grow and stretch ourselves out of our comfort zone. However for some people this can be stressful. So what can we do to change our outlook and appreciate life in our very busy schedule? How can we eliminate stress? There are many books on this subject, but for most of us we are looking for something quick! sound familiar? Over the years I have read many books on how to meditate and how to relax the mind, all great books. However it requires a time commitment and discipline to implement each day. I discovered a way…would take only 10 minutes a day…I had amazing results…You can too if you do the following: 1) Gratitude, before you start your day think about all the things you are grateful for in your life, your health, family, friends, your job, ability to have shelter and food each day, etc… 2) Prayer, there are people in your life that may need a prayer,...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | May 27, 2016 | Mindset
In today’s world it doesn’t matter if you own a business or you work for a company, on of the biggest challenges you are faced with is how to motivate your team. Whatever industry I have been involved with I always been obsessed with being the best no matter what I had to do, I would start early in the morning and work late into the night… But not everyone operates like that, I learned that the hard way. Having too high of an expectation for people on your team can cause you to get frustrated. Some people will get discouraged and quit! You never know what make other people happy, accept them for who they are. If you are involved in Network Marketing , there could be people on your team that have never recruited a single person but are very happy to be part of the team. They enjoy going to the events and meet other people from around the world, or perhaps they just enjoy the products. Have you ever tried to motivate someone and they actually did less work? One of my mentors taught me to never motivate but to inspire, when you motivate that comes from an external force. When you inspire you create a inward-out. Which means you inspire people by doing the action you wish they would do. People notice when you do something more than when you just say something… When I was in the construction industry I was very consistent every day, my co-workers always respected the amount of work I would produce, which inspired the people around me to...
by stevengconnelly@aol.com | May 20, 2016 | Mindset, Uncategorized
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and they made you feel like your the only person in the room? It didn’t seem what you were taking about they were interested in every word you said. How did that make you feel? Like you were important, or they understood what you meant! To be a good listener you first must be a part of the conversation. Most people like to talk about themselves, however we tend to want to come right back and say something about what’s on our mind instead…Think of a conversation as energy, if the other person is speaking encourage them to keep talking, ask questions, let them feel comfortable and they will speak more openly and honestly. Begin by making eye contact, this demonstrates to your partner you are fully engaged and interested in the conversation. It has been said, follow the 80-20 rule. 80% making direct eye contact with your partner and 20% your eyes are roaming as you think about what to say. Stay in the room, No I don’t mean physically leave the room, just focus on what your partner is saying. It can be a challenge as our minds sometimes wander,which is especially hard if you are talking to someone who speaks very slow. This will help you to know when to respond which can help build rapport. Always give verbal feedback. There is nothing worse than when you are talking to someone and the just look at you and don’t say a word! How does that make you feel? A nod, smile or some other way to acknowledge...
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