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In my previous post, I asked you to take some time to celebrate yourself and your accomplishments over the past year. So often, we spend the holidays celebrating our colleagues and team members that we forget to do the same for ourselves. In that post, you had a few journal prompts to help you reflect & celebrate the past year of your life as CEO. Internal validation is crucial as a leader, as we don’t always receive validation from those around us. After all, when you’re a CEO there aren’t as many true peers compared to other employees. And quite frankly, not having that validation, not having people who support and celebrate you, can be difficult. It’s lonely at the top. In fact, this is why I became a Vistage Chair and formed Nashville Execs. During my 20 years of working in the corporate world, I consistently saw c-suite executives who lacked support. Our Vistage groups bridge that gap. We meet one day each month to talk all things life and business. No, we don’t just do water cooler talk. We dive in deep to the obstacles you’re encountering as a leader and within your business. It’s your opportunity to get both the collaboration and challenge you need to take yourself and your company to the next level. Interested in learning more? Send me a message and let’s talk!

Success happens as a result of your individual actions and the support of a team. That was a theme in the speeches last night at the Academy Awards. I was especially elated to see Robert Downey Jr winning his 1st Oscar and thanking his stylist. Isn't it time you add a stylist to your winning team? Book a strategy call to learn how I can help you get winning results. bit.ly/styledas #personalbranding #speech #personalstylist

From sports achievement and political stardom to stellar service in corporate boardrooms like Dillard's Inc., Paycom, CSX and ITC Holdings Corp., J.C. Watts shares the elements of an approach that has made him America’s top value-creating director (with an impressive 39.9 percent median TSR, outpacing corresponding industry peers by 15.3 percent.) His bottom line: ‘If there’s no integrity, strategy doesn’t matter.’ Part of a joint project from Corporate Board Member and AlixPartners.

Very overdue on an update on how I am pacing for President's Club.... Quick intro for those who aren't aware. President’s Club is an all-inclusive trip hosted by the company to reward their top performers—usually the top 10% of the company for that year. 🎉 My goal is to be a part of that 10% and be deep in some Athens, Greece activities next year.👀 The topic today is Q3. How'd we do? How did we not do? Was I mentally and emotionally recovering since? Yes. Q3 we landed at a very neat percentage. 270% average on Q3 !?!?!? Lots of ups and lots of downs throughout this quarter but blessed to have pulled out a good one. 🕺🏽 Something I  thought of as this quarter progressed, is just how hard it is to be consistent, and the mental fatigue you experience when aiming at a goal that doesn't really have a ceiling. My solution: Celebrate ALL the small wins. 🥂 Examples from this last month: Downing a Snickers bar after a phone set. Performing a very embarrassing celebratory dance after a phone set. More Snickers after a good meeting day. Lmk how you all celebrate the small wins down below! 🔥

Such an interesting talk today with #Dawn #Staley, head coach of University of South Carolina women’s 🏀⛹️♀️ team. (Looking forward to my photo down the road with her). Great end to Becker's Healthcare #SpineConference. Laura (Miller) Dyrda did a fantastic job getting to such interesting thoughts from Coach Staley, a few takeaways from me: 1) Reach back to those that helped you and pay homage to the them for all they provided. 2) Always be the point guard, where most of the work is off-the-court. Listen to people. Form relationships to get the best out of folks. They will make the leader look good. 3) All opportunities are learning experiences. Even those not playing for the🥇can learn. But be honest with them that is their role. 4) She’s always felt comfortable saying she is wrong. Because she knows she is responsible for the bad decision. 5) Everyone works better when they have a relationship with the boss. So, do you know your people? They’ll get to the results eventually. Focus on the relationship, then they will want to reach it before you. 6) Young people want the bumpers on the bowling lanes. They want to know their guardrails. They want structure. 7) Meet with the whole team when discussing their roles because they’ll hold each other accountable 8) Stop crying, have to get it done. Yes, be empathetic, give a safe space. Then realize you have to do it if you want to accomplish it.

Staying Accountable in the Face of Distractions #chrismallinvistagechair #surreybusiness In the fast-paced world of business, it's easy to get sidetracked. Without accountability, even the best-laid plans can fall by the wayside, leading to missed opportunities and stagnation. Vistage groups instill a strong sense of accountability and discipline. Regular meetings and peer follow-ups ensure that you stay focused on your goals. Your peers will challenge you to push your boundaries and hold you accountable for your commitments, helping you maintain a results-driven mindset. "The accountability in my Vistage group has been a game-changer. Knowing that my peers expect updates on my progress keeps me disciplined and focused on achieving my goals." - Mark R., Executive Director Discover the power of accountability with Vistage and drive your business forward with purpose. Reach out to me at [email protected] for more information.

Want another way to celebrate yourself (and as a result, boost your career confidence)? In addition to regularly tracking your progress (which I talked about a few months back), it’s also important to celebrate your small wins. But don’t just go with a feeble “good job, you,” instead, make it a whole body experience. Why? Because: science! Seriously: there is quite a bit of compelling research about the mind-body connection of achievement. The work of researcher and Stanford professor B.J. Fogg suggests that celebrating small wins physically releases dopamine and effectively creates an “addiction” to the action, thereby building a new habit. How cool is that?! So, every time you do something that feels like either a small win (or a big accomplishment!), remember to congratulate yourself – but make it physical. Pat yourself on the back. Throw your hands up in the air while saying “YES!” or “I’m awesome!” (or the equivalent). Or, do a little victory dance (my personal favorite). What’s one small win that you can celebrate today and this week to get yourself addicted to the praise and build a habit to keep the momentum going? Let me know in the comments! P.S. This is a really fun exercise to do in a group, and I often will do it during one of my high-energy keynotes and also during workshops. If you’d like me to bring my special blend of content and group experiential exercises to your organization’s or companies’ events, let’s talk! Connect with me: https://lnkd.in/eEM9tZyq

Aw bless 19-year-old me working at Dixons in Croydon. What a waste of time... It's easy to get caught up in spending time reflecting on things we've done in the past. It feels good sometimes right? There's nothing wrong with it unless it gets out of hand. The posts on my Facebook feed that seem to get the most activity are when people publish pictures of Commercial Road in Portsmouth from the 80's - and everyone bangs on about how great things were back then, and how awful they are now. 🤣 People seem to enjoy comparing 'then' to 'now' and spending time going on about the difference. But - is it helpful? If you're reminiscing because it feels nice - yes that's a great way to spend time if that's what your aim is. My view - and it may be unpopular - is that what I did years ago has little impact on the person I am today, unless... 💥 We take time to consider what we've learned 💥 Decide how we want to show up today 💥 Consider the impact we have on people TODAY In the Continue & Begin® course, we talk about '20-20's. These are the people in your business who have been here 20 years, but they don't have 20 years of experience. Instead, all they've done is repeat year one 20 times, but they've never developed. And their claim to fame? 🙌🏻 "I've been here 20 years!" 🙌🏻 (You know you've got someone in mind already haven't you?) ✅ Anyway - that 19-year-old there in that picture, is about to make a ton of mistakes, and get things wrong. Luckily, I've learned from some of 'em. 🫣 A good one is... 'never get blonde streaks in my hair again - just because everyone else is doing it!' What do you think? #learning #history #reminiscing #growth

My wife and I are in Chicago to celebrate our friend Steve Thomes company's 10-year anniversary, and being here made me think of the fantastic show The Bear. If you've seen it (if you haven't, you should watch it), you know that Cousin Richie is rude to customers, rude to employees, and an all around pisser of a character. This philosophy may have worked for him (no spoiler), but I fundamentally believe the opposite. I learned early in my career that people do business with people. It doesn't matter how good someone is at their job because if people don't want to deal with them, their career or their business is going to suffer. In fact, this philosophy has had countless benefits not only for my career, but my firm as well (not to mention the unbelievable relationships and friends that are now big parts of my life). Find out some of them here. Also, I'd love to hear any examples you have about how your personal relationships have positively impacted your business. #realestateinvestments #multifamily #commercialrealestate

Last night's Oscars gave us many unforgettable moments, but Ryan Gosling's performance as "I'm Just Ken" truly stood out. It was more than entertainment; it was a reminder of the incredible power of fun and memorability in any performance – be it on the stage or in the boardroom. This philosophy of blending fun with serious business echoed vividly at last week's GLOMO and Rhode Sense Movers Party at Prohibition in New Orleans. The atmosphere was electric, filled with jazz, laughter, and vibrant discussions. It was a clear testament to how bringing joy and memorability into professional settings can significantly amplify engagement and results. In logistics, a field often viewed through a lens of complexity and seriousness, this approach is particularly transformative. Working with experts who not only excel in their field but also know how to add a touch of fun and memorability – like the team at Rhode Sense – changes the game. It turns routine transactions into memorable experiences, fostering stronger relationships and smoother operations. At Rhode Sense, we live by the motto "WHERE THERE'S A ROAD, WE'LL FIND A WAY." But let's not forget: the journey is just as important as the destination. Let's make our business interactions not just successful, but also fun and unforgettable. #BusinessSuccess #FunInBusiness #Logistics #RyanGosling #Oscars #RHODESENSE #Networking