9. • Shower your peers
with praise.
• Recognize that
you are amongst
your peers.
• Respect and
acknowledge the
talent of others.
• Be humble.
Ways to put other people’s needs first
12. • Look around you!
• Turn your senses
on sponge mode.
• Get outside your
core group.
• Make expertise
your specialty.
• Meet someone new
or someone you’ve
always wanted to meet.
Look, listen, and learn!
21. Appreciation goes a long way
• Recognize your
vendors and partners.
• Give a shout-out on
social media.
• Make it personal,
authentic, and
meaningful. People still
like written notes.
• Don’t forget the little
people (Co-anglers are
people too).
23. Make each day a great catch!
•Create real
meaning in every
introduction.
•Show empathy
towards others.
•Start or continue to
do awesome things.
24. 10. Understand passion
and profession
9. Put others satisfaction first
8. Rediscover your inner
awesomeness
7. Share your knowledge
6. Manage your expectations
5. Do what you say and
say what you do
4. Fail and fail often
3. Know your non-negotiables
2. Say thank you
1. Calibrate your attitude:
How cool will tomorrow be?
The first rule of this talk is it is not about fishing – it is about
The world of 3ps
Passion
Profession
Perception
So here we are – a diverse group of fishing enthusiasts, guides, tournament anglers, outdoor advocates, and industry representatives with multiple layers of who we are, what we want to be, what we want others to think we are, or what others perceive us to be
First and foremost I create a philosophy that those I touch can understand.
So this was a new challenge for me – the top ten ways to create the passionate professional
So here we go!!!
Number 10 – understand passion and profession
Starts with defining passion and profession
Passion – strong feeling, barely controllable emotion, overwhelming enthusiasm
Not a plan – it is a feeling and feelings change
The power to surprise you
where your energy or effort meets other peoples needs
What makes you come alive?
Profession – a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification:
Of, relating to or connected with a profession
It is a look – a perception based in ambition
Offers solutions to problems and creates ideas
Creates competition
Number 9 – put others satisfaction first – its not about you!!
Without meeting the needs of others – why do you need a professional?
Shower your peers with praise – they make you better!
Recognize that you are amongst your peers – ensure you are worthy of that distinction
Respect and acknowledge the talent of others
Be humble – gosh I know all about this one – I'm a co-angler and tournament fisherman – around you are the best anglers in the united states and probably the world.
Look around you!!
If you don’t have your senses on sponge mode it is time!
Get outside your core group
Make expertise your specialty
Meet someone new or someone you’ve always wanted to meet
Number 6 – manage your expectations
Ambition
It is ok to want to win every tournament or limit on every guide trip that is ambition
But if your business plan indicates that you will actually do this we may have an expectation issue
Number 5 – do what you say and say what you do
Number 4 – fail and fail often
My dad’s favorite quote – people that don’t make mistakes – don’t do anything
Guides – ever had the perfect bite the day before the charter?
Tournament fisherman – ever been humbled with a finish?
Have you ever backed your boat in with the straps still on?
Number 3 – know your non-negotiables
My favorite rule
This rule is about you
Integrity and honesty – most important to me (passion and profession)
- If you lie, cheat, or steal
- If you compromise these values
No gray areas – do what is right
- Right vs. Wrong matters
- Ethical behavior
Loyalty – when decision made – all in
- Network of similar values
As a group you do this very well
Recognizing your vendors and partners
Social media shout outs
What else can you do
Make it personal
Authentic and meaningful
People still like written notes
Don’t foregut the little people
Co-anglers are people too
Create real meaning in every introduction
Who will you meet
Where will it lead
Show empathy towards others – embrace others success
Start or continue to do awesome things – share passion – it is infectious
Remember to be positive even during trying times – professional
The items in the top 10 list will go along way in helping to define who we are, what we want to be, and what we want others to think we are
IDEA: Somehow tie the story together: Reference the Shocked, Skeptical, and Curious from the beginning?
Most importantly
Passion starts with you
Professional is a perception by those you serve
