Episode 133: Go forward into the storm, with Monica Wofford.
Monica Wofford has been seen on CNN and Fox News. They have quoted her in Forbes, Bloomberg, and Investor\u2019s Business Daily. She has spoken in all 50 states, 27 different countries, and began her speaking career 25-years ago. Monica is a former corporate training executive, author of six books on leadership topics, and CEO of the training firm, Contagious Companies. Monica has trained and coached thousands of managers on how to become better leaders, even if they are faced with difficult barriers, employees, bosses, or people. In fact, she wrote the book \u201cMake Difficult People DISAPPEAR.\u201d
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nMonica keeps a list with four quadrants -- continuously get the information out of your head. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nConnect regularly with people you want to do business with -- Monica makes phone calls to five people at least three times a week.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\nMonica got stabbed in the back by an employee -- and Monica tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n"The ability to lead yourself as well -- if not better -- than you lead other people."
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n"Keep trying -- even in the face of the failure -- success sometimes requires failure." \xa0
\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI wish I had set up a system for calling five people, three days a week sooner -- the human touch is so important.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nClearly and quickly understand the people that surround you in your workplace.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual would show self-leadership, self-acceptance, and understanding of others.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Make three different lists -- What don't you want? -- What do you want? -- What would occur when what we want happens? \n
- Keep trying -- even if you hit a brick wall \n
- Take note of how far you've come \n
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- Email: monica@contagiouscompanies.com \n
- Company number: (866)382-0121 \n
- Company website: www.contagiouscompanies.com/ \n
- Speaking website: monicawofford.com \n
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