Friday, August 26, 2011

Finish Line

Good morning,

Happy Friday! Did this feel like a marathon week? I'm reminded that life itself is a marathon. At home and at work, anyone can sprint at the beginning of an exciting new project or opportunity. It's easier when we're inspired. However, to be successful we need the ability to "stick with it" long after the initial excitement wears off and the inspiration fades.

Persevere.

Don't get distracted. Personally, I have to admit that sorting my inbox often seems more urgent once tasks I'm working on lose their appeal, but those are the times when it's critical to stay focused regardless of whether or not it’s fun anytime. The results of persevering beyond the point where others might quit, can be simply amazing.

Let’s make it to the finish line - and have a sunny day!

Clarity

“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” Benjamin Franklin

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Clarity Patton Newhouse
Sunny Media Group, Inc.
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Friday, August 19, 2011

Fired Up

Good morning,

Hurray for Friday! This week I managed to get in a little shopping and I was struck by how unenthusiastic some people are about the products they’re selling. I found myself thinking, if you don’t care about this product, why should I? It was a good reminder that when we’re selling something it’s very important to…

Show enthusiasm!

At a recent Yes! Network seminar titled “Moments of Magic: Ten Strategies to Create an Awesome Customer Experience” Shep Hyken put it this way. “To create an awesome customer experience, you have to be excited about what you do. Believe it or not, enthusiasm is contagious.”

Smile (it’s contagious too) - and have a sunny day!

Clarity

P.S. “Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.” Henry Ford

Or how about this one! “If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.” Vince Lombardi

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Clarity Patton Newhouse
Sunny Media Group, Inc.
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Friday, August 5, 2011

Upward Bound

Good morning,

Happy Friday! It looks like it's going to be a beautiful summer day here in Michigan. This morning I'm reflecting on a recent conversation with colleagues about what holds people back from achieving greater success. While there are lots of factors, the big one is fear. The solution?

Change perspective.

Here's an interesting example. Rather than fearing someone coming up through the ranks who might take our job, we can change our perspective on "being replaced" and intentionally teach them our role so we can advance to something even better.

Today are we facing challenges or opportunities? We get to decide - and have a sunny day!

Clarity

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." Henry David Thoreau

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Clarity Patton Newhouse
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