The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile. Optimal experience is thus something we make happen. Mihly Cskszentmihlyi Getting into the flow or zone is a way of achieving goals, peak performance and a more satisfying, fulfilling…
Category: Business Development
Business development is a constant leadership activity.
4 Big Things that Hold You Back from Reaching Your Peak
You’re probably doing pretty well in your career. You did well in college, you’ve got a good job, or you’re establishing a business. But there’s something that is stopping you from reaching your peak. You’re not quite where you want to be. Maybe your career trajectory feels like it’s stalled a little or even plateaued….
Do You Have a Success Mind-set
Success does not happen by accident. And neither does YOUR Success Mindset!! Creating your success mindset does not just happen. It takes both planning and commitment. Are you ready to embrace success and start achieving those goals and dreams you have? Using the principles of the flow state you can create it for yourself. Apply…
6 Steps to Get into the Flow Zone
Getting in the Zone — the FLOW ZONE – increases your Success!! You’ve got a task that you need to complete. It’s something that you want to do and it contains enough challenge to keep you engaged and on-task without feeling anxious or doubting your ability. What’s the best way to get it done? Get…
Values Alignment
LEADING TO YOUR VALUES As a leader, the values of the organization need to be a focus. When you lead to your values, then you are walking your talk, practicing what you preach, and living those values. Values Alignment Check Doing a periodic values check is important. Are we in alignment with the values of…
Making Things Happen
Strategic planning can be the key to making things happen. So, what is a good strategic plan? Good strategic plans are concise, clear and compelling. They don’t take days and weeks or months to put together. While many people can be involved in creating an effective strategic plan, they can still be developed efficiently. Good…
Visionary Womenpreneurs Radio with Amanda Blackwood
Trauma vs. Forgiveness – why they don’t mean what we’ve been made to believe TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I’m talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes. This episode covers a difficult topic and parts of the conversation may be hard to listen to,…