Timing is Everything

Last week I discussed processing and positive movement. Before you can make that a reality, you have to come to terms with what is bothering you. You cannot be thinking positive while you are reflecting on an issue that creates negative feelings. Simply stated, positive and negative thinking cannot coexist. You have to decide what mindset you are going to have and embrace it. Positive thinking brings on positive results. You may feel some redundancy in my message; you need to be ok with that. What I say means very little when you are experiencing a high and things are going well. I find that people can’t say enough good things about what I write when they are on a downward spiral. As we say, timing is everything.

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Positive Processing and Movement

As I have mentioned on a number of occasions, the real differentiator in people and those who achieve is a positive attitude that creates a buoyant confidence and an image that others gravitate towards. When we find ourselves around a person who moans and groans and continuously, gets there feeling of importance at the expense of others, you can guarantee that when you are not around, they are taking a few shots at you as well.

                I have been a fan of the book (The Secret) for a couple of years. The whole premise is built around what you think about a situation will probably become a reality. We as people can decide to process a thought or idea in any manner we choose. So in essence, we control the outcome by how we view it. It is only human nature to get ticked off when someone insults your intelligence and takes advantage of you, but it is important to respond positively and constructively. A positive attitude is not a “rah rah” fan fare however. It is the ability to be objective about an occurrence. Get through it, move on, and tackle the next challenge in an ever changing world that we live in.

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Staying Positive

As a sales and management advisor for a few decades, I constantly hear people refer to others as having a less then positive attitude. When I asked how it displays itself, they usually struggle with how it reflects on the job and their interaction with other people. The one thing for sure is that it is not what it needs to be to help them reach a higher level of success. The one thing I reassure them is that the negative did not form or surface over night. It can display itself based on a situation or environment a person a person finds themselves in. Can you change the attitude of a negative person into a positive one…. Yes and no. Improving ones attitude will take time and it requires a strong commitment on the person’s part. An attitude has been forming since infancy, and their life experiences have played a critical role in their self perception and how they view the world. If they are truly committed to improving their attitude, it can happen. It will play a major part in helping with their transition, and depending on their background, it is not always easy. The real key is identifying what activity and behavior should look like to improve one’s self. Easy, no, but it starts with the first step, having a number good life experiences. It takes 21 days for change to start to become a part of us. Attitude needs positive guidance and reinforcement, and self appreciation for what you are accomplishing. A lot of people think that they have got it, and then they have a tendency to slip back into the old rut. It is a lifetime pursuit and can give you surprising results and pay significant dividends in varying aspects of your life. Staying positive is a constructive way to keep your pursuits linear to positive results. Always remember, you cant be happy when you are thinking negative thoughts.

Attitude (Cont)

In my twenty plus years as business advisor I have used interns from “The Ohio State University”. During the interview process I have never asked one of the potential interns what their GPA is. First I knew it was higher than mine, second, it has very little to do with why I had chosen to bring them aboard. Certainly I want them to possess the communication, writing, and technical skills that are so essential in conveying the Levi Associates mantra. In acquiring the key ingredients for a person to be truly successful in their personal and business life, when the discussion turns to the key elements for those people who under or over achieved, it variably turns to the attitude as the difference maker. The dictionary describes attitude as a position of the body or manner of carrying oneself (state of mind or a feeling; disposition). Most people know it is extremely important, but acquiring and describing it are always the biggest challenge. For the next few weeks, we are going to dissect what a good attitude is, and to further understand how to acquire it, as well as use it to benefit ourselves and others.

Positive Attitude

    I heard the other day an interesting statement that is altruistic, “it’s not what you do; it is how you do it”. We are currently covering a number of keys to success on my weekly sales tip of the week. You can sign up for my sales tip of the week at http://www.high-performancesales.com. In talking with people over my extensive years, the subject inevitably will come up about a true formula for success. We all have a tendency to bring up the word “attitude” without understanding the important significance it has in your life. I always like to refer to it as the glue that makes everything else hold together. It shows up in your everyday personification with others. When you notice that someone has good people skills, invariably, they also have a strong positive attitude that drives them. In increasing your ability to lead others, let me assure you, that a good attitude will play a key role in how you affect people in a positive or negative way. You might want to spend some time and really explore how a progressive attitude can be the difference maker in propelling your own success. I like to say that “people are as happy as they make up their minds up to be”. Always remember that it is not what you do in life, but rather more importantly how you go about doing it.

The Blog is Back

We have had a challenging five to six weeks with computer issues preventing the blog from being posted. Starting this thursday the 28th the blog will be back in full form. Thanks for your patience, hope the information you have been receiving has been of value. Take care and see you this thursday and every thursday after.

-Mike Levi

Game Plan Plus (Continued)

Game plan Plus (Continued)

Last time we talked about the importance of having an efficient game plan to grow your business. I am asked quite often if a game plan and a business plan one in the same. When interviewing people, Ill many times ask them if there is truly a difference between the two. In actuality they are one in the same. Both have goals and objectives, financial projections, overview of the product or service, history, potential, management team, differentials, activity, initiates, etc. Also your business plan/game plan is a working document that changes constantly. There may be a slight variation in the document based on who you are presenting it to, and if you are going to present an executive version (short version). In essence they are one in the same. Your plan is written by you and for you to ensure that the company is staying on track. Please do not write it for someone else except when you are addressing the possibilities of a partnership or merger. I like to call those add-ons.

Good Luck with your future business/game plans and have a great weekend.