Positive Power Quote

From NSD Christine Peterson, “So that was what happened last week, what are you gonna do THIS week?”. Those are simple, but powerful words! Thinking about the past is dangerous. It can keep us “stuck” and make us feel like we are powerless to move forward. However, when we only look ahead and think of the action that we are going to take, then apply our past experiences to tweak that action, we begin to see progress. So what is your answer Christine’s powerful question?

Bee Line

All this talk about bees made me think! The MKA quote (or line) on bees says, “Aerodynamically the bumble bee should not be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway”. Now today we know this is proved otherwise, but I still like to think of the bee as a MK sort of mascot. The “bee line” is great for inspiration when you think you can’t do something.

MKA on Leaders

I could not have said it better myself! If people want to know how MK wanted her company run, they can just read her thoughts on it!

“We need leaders who add value to the people and the organization they lead; who work for the benefit of others and not just for their own personal gain; who inspire and motivate rather than intimidate and manipulate; who live with people to know their problems and live with God in order to solve them; and who follow a moral compass that points in the right direction regardless of the trends.”

Well said, well said. This is what I aspire to be in life, even if MK and I ever part ways, I would want to live by this.

“What would the powerful me do right now?”

Stacy James gave some great advice at Allison’s debut.  So simple, but so effective!  She says when ever she has a challenge in her life, she asks herself, “What would the powerful Stacy James do right now?”.  Then she goes to work, not on emotion, but with sheer will power to get “her way”!  She says expect the best of every situation.  I see why she says this.  It increases your self-confidence if you think you will succeed before you begin a task. 

Next time you are in a pinch, ask yourself, “What would the powerful me do right now?”!!

“Mary Kay Ash did it best!” by Ms. Smallwood-McKenzie

Mary Kay Ash Did It Best… (The Networking Factor)

“The Networking Factor, Everyone is important!” This slogan reminds me of another personal credo by one of the country’s greatest motivators… Zig Ziglar says, “You can have everything in life you want if you help enough people to get what they want!” I’m sure Mary Kay Ash shared the stage and/or conversations with Zig Ziglar. What was her magic formula?

Everyon e is important! That’s it, you ask… yes, that’s it! Networking is an over-used word in today’s society. However, everyone is important is the foundation of understanding people.

We should all be aware of the disadvantage of labeling people based on titles. (Please read, “What I Do Is Not Who I Am” at http://www.EzineArticles.com)

Also, be careful about introducing who you are and making a big deal of your title. In this changing economy, how many high level executives have you seen on top until the company folded and they became unemployed? Now I am sure the president, ceo, coo, and vice president were taken good care of with severance packages from TWA (TRANS WORLD AIRLINES), but whatever happened to all the high-paying important executives of that airline? Hmmm!

If what you do is the validation of whom you are, what happens when you no longer do it?

Mary Kay Ash was one of the richest women in the world. At the time of her death, she had consultants in 30 countries. One of the secrets to her success was that see imagined that everyone she met was wearing a sign that read, “Make me feel important,” and she did just that!

Again, you ask, was that all? That my friend is the foundation of connecting with people on a long-term basis.

Real power will “ALWAYS” empower!

The Networking Factor, everyone is important!

p.s. Just in case, you asked, “Is this woman a representative of Mary Kay Cosmetics?” My answer, no I am not, is this article a little bias? Perhaps!

Ms. Smallwood-McKenzie is a Networking Coach in Los Angeles and she coaches small businesses and professionals in expanding their political, business, and social bases. She is the Author of “The 101 Commandments of Networking: Common Sense But Not Common Practice.” Enjoy Free Preview compliments of http://www.101Netw orkingCommandments.com or visit Amazon.com to read Customer Reviews of this guide. This networking guide is available wherever fine books are sold. Janice’s e-mail address is Co nfirmedCoach@netscape. net

Quote of the Day

This is will updated daily!  Feel free to comment on what you think it means and how you can apply it to your business.

 Today’s quote is:

There are two things people want more than sex and money… recognition and praise.  –Mary Kay Ash

Too funny and too true!!