Issue 19

• Welcome
• Marrek Moments
• Events
• Tips

Sherry Pelkey
Marketing Coordinator & Trainer
Atlantic Canada
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Audie McCarthy
founder and president
of Marrek Solutions Inc.
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Lisa Dennie
Training Associate
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This is our 99th newsletter. (We first starting publishing in Ontario June 2005!) Whenever I hear that number I cannot help thinking about “The Great One” #99 Wayne Gretzky. I remember seeing an interview with Wayne Gretzky when he was at the height of his career – scoring champion, team captain, “The Great One. He was asked how he prepared before a game and his answer both astounded me and gave me great insight into what it takes to be great. He talked about preparing mentally for the game, about focusing on what he was good at; knowing where everyone and everything was so he could anticipate where he needed to be during the play

The same has been said of Tiger Woods, Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan – some of the most celebrated athletes of our time – all focus on what they do best and have risen to the top of their game.

What lessons can we take from these athletes for focus in our own careers? In his book “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don't” Jim Collins talks about the ability of an organization to focus on what it is good at. He advises that the most successful organizations with excellent business results year-over-year are the ones that focus on the few things that they do best – a clearly defined “Core Business”.

The same is true for individuals. Marcus Buckingham at http://www.marcusbuckingham.com , is a talent and performance expert who has studied the most successful organizations in the world. What he has found is that team members from all of the organizations at the top of their industry have one thing in common: they spend at least 75% of their work day doing what they love and what they do best. For giving their employees the gift of spending their time this way, these organizations surpass their competitors on all business metrics including revenue and profitability. Focusing on what you are good at helps you to contribute to your organization and build your own career!

How can we get that laser focus that has helped great athletes and great business people surpass all expectations in their field?

Please see the Tips section below for help to focus on success.

Have a great week.

Lisa

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Marrek Moments

Stay tuned for our 100th newsletter. We are planning lots of special features to celebrate this milestone! You’ll find lots of tips and resources to help you be your best, personally and professionally. 

"Associates in the News"

We’re thrilled to announce the continued success of one of our client’s, Crock A Doodle Inc. This innovative company has reached a major milestone, having just granted its 10th franchise in Edmonton, Alberta.  Crock A Doodle’s unique and colourful business concept engages groups of all kinds in hands-on pottery-painting programs and events...a great idea for a company team builder, a social gathering or a child’s birthday party.  The company is now franchising across Canada, providing success-minded women an opportunity to use the Crock A Doodle system to create their own fun and rewarding business.

See www.crockadoodle.com

Plus…this just in…company founder Annette Brennan has just been nominated for a Mom Entrepreneur award…click here to cast your vote!

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  Events

Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce

August Business Mixer

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Stanhope Bay and Beach Resort  

Hosted by Stanhope Bay & Beach Resort
Sponsored by Aliant

August Golf Social
Make a day of it on the north shore!

Take in a game of golf at the Stanhope Golf & Country Club before heading to the August Business Mixer at Stanhope Bay & Beach Resort.

Special Rate for Chamber members:
$40+ taxes per player (includes beverage)+ $10 per cart
Tee times are reserved from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Call (902) 672-1327 to reserve your spot!

The Business Mixer is hosted by Stanhope Bay and Beach Resort & Sponsored by Aliant

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