8. Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence Give to be rich Money will not make you happy Rich = purpose fulfills you when you make a difference in the life of another Rich = a positive outlook Rich = when you give to help others you get more in return so Pay It Forward Help others give what you Lack Life is a series of performances Preparation is hard work Acquire specialized knowledge – spend 12-15 hours a week learning new things Rehearse as if… Take care of yourself by getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and exercise 2
9. Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence There are always excuses for why things don’t get accomplished, if it really matters to you; you will find time to accomplish it Learn to prioritize tasks Leaders waste too much time in meetings and with emails Meetings should always be under an hour Balance your confidence between Humility and Arrogance Follow a purpose not a passion Purpose is that Why & What we are going to do & purpose motivates us to do our best Passion is what we Love to do Becoming preoccupied with passion is dangerous Focus should be on the Why & What you do to feel significant 3
10. Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence Follow something bigger than yourself What is your potential, if you don’t finish what you start you become disappointed in yourself Promise made = Promise Kept If you don’t finish what you start you lack integrity Let your yes be yes and your no mean no Good meetings drive good action plans Good action plans drive out waste 4
11. Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence New Managers – transition a stranger into a strange land Never get down on yourself when you make a mistake, just make a new one Under influence the influence you have You are directly influencing talent retention Always start a meeting on a positive note, if you don’t it puts people immediately on the defensive 5
12. Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence Catch your people doing something right Get out of your office and see and talk with your people, it matters to them CEO should have a strong mission statement about who they are and how they will run your company Take a long view of your strategy If you can worry you can also DREAM 6