Issue 99
Inside this issue:
Audie McCarthy founder and president of Marrek Solutions Inc. Click here for Audie's bioLisa Dennie Training Associate Click here for Lisa's Bio
Sherry Pelkey Marketing Coordinator & Trainer Atlantic Canada Click here for Sherry's Bio Contact:
63 Southmeadow Cres. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3E6
Phone:
905.662.3407
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This is our 99th newsletter. 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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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.
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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Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
Co-hosted by the The Regional Municipality of Halton, RBC Royal Bank and Bell Canada
(Date : 2008 August 13)
Join us for this unique opportunity to network as Chamber Members from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce and Milton Chamber of Commerce come together for this month's Business After Hours Event.
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: The Regional Municipality of Halton (auditorium)
1151 Bronte Road , Oakville
Free for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guests
No Registration requiredContact : Brendan@oakvillechamber.com
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
Annual General Meeting September 16th
Liuna Gardens 5:30 pm - 8 pm Sponsored by Brownlow & Associates Chartered Accountants & Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd.
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Workshops
Mohawk College- (Tools for Business Series)
Watch for the Fall Tools for Business Brochure Catalogue available in August. Mark your calendars now for:
- Problem Solving – September 16 – Fennell Campus
- Time Management – September 17 – Fennell Campus
- Communicating with Confidence – September 18 – Fennell Campus
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Focused on Success
- Find out what you’re great at and spend most of your day doing it!
- Don’t spend too much time doing things you don’t like to do.
- Build a team of individuals with different talents, skills and passions.
- Surround yourself with people whose talents complement your own.
- Give your team members the luxury of following their passion every day.
- One person shows need a team around them also.
- Build a “board of advisors” from people with skills you don’t have.
- Outsource the things you cannot, don’t like or don’t want to do.
- “In source” the things you love to do for others.
- Maintaining a laser focus is the secret to success.
We can all reach our potential for greatness by “following our bliss”!
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