Jan 11 - Are your goals really yours?

Published: Wed, 01/11/23

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January 11 - Are your goals really yours?

Jan 11 – Are your goals really yours? Have you set goals for the year and are already charging toward them without really feeling them deep inside? Are you so focused on reaching the goals that you have lost sight as to why they have meaning and value to you in the first place? Are they goals that are really someone else’s goals for you? Are they goals that you feel an obligation to achieve?

Feeling your goals being driven from within is a quintessential of your journey towards achieving them. When you feel them, they become more than something you check off as an accomplishment. They become interwoven into the fabric of your existence. Meaningful goals shape your ultimate and ideal life.

Take an MM&I Moment to ... READ MORE including:

Questions and exercises to align your goals with what's most meaningful.
A Wide Awake Quote of the Week by Earl Nightingale.
A Bonus "Four Whys to Overcoming Obstacles" Worksheet.

Yours in dreaming WIDE awake,

FORBES EXPERT: Growing Business Tips

Sherre’ was tapped again as a business growth expert to share a tip on “How to Grow a Business Built Around Your Specialized Skills” on forbes.com. To read the article, CLICK HERE. To read all articles featuring expert advice from Sherre’, CLICK HERE.

FEATURED PODCAST: Anything But Typical

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JANUARY 17TH! Sherre’ will be an in-studio guest on the Anything But Typical Podcast hosted by Gary Frey and Ben McDonald. This bi-weekly podcast features roundtable conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, & success on your terms. To listen on Apple, CLICK HERE. To listen on PodBean, CLICK HERE.

FEATURED IN FORBES EXPERT PANEL ARTICLES: As one of the newest Forbes Councils members, CEO Sherre’ DeMao continues to be tapped for her expertise around leadership in several Forbes Expert Panel articles. In the article, “15 Big Misconceptions About Leadership,” Sherre’ shares her perspective on the myth that leaders must have all the answers, and a better way to approach solving a problem. In the article, “How To Help ‘Quiet Quitters’ Perform at a High Level,” Sherre’ encourages leaders to focus on the specific employee’s strengths. In the article, “16 Pitfalls New Entrepreneurs Can Avoid,” Sherre’ encourages new business owners to begin business development well in advance of the business officially opening. In the article, 13 Grief Management Principles,” Sherre’ shares insights to how much to sharing in a challenging work situation or disappointment.

5 NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF A CODEPENDENT BUSINESS: Our most recent BizGrowth 5.0 blog shares five ways codependency stifles a business' growth, opportunities, ability to expand, or ability to replicate success. Read the blog, and consider how you may have fallen into one or more of these traps. Our next blog will be coming out soon entitled The Negative Impacts of Being a Codependent Leader.

FEATURED EXPERT AT INTUITIVE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: Sherre' was among seven other world class entrepreneurial leaders and speakers who shared their expertise to help attendees trust and listen to their most precious gift - your intuition. The day included learning about how intuition can drive sales, reduce stress, increase health and wealth, improve relationships, sharpen decision-making, and so much more! Sherre' focused on Intuition & Decision Making in her portion.

FEATURED EXPERT IN EI+ MAGAZINE: Sherre’ is now an expert specialist on corporate culture for EI+ Magazine. guest expert on corporate culture and engagement with EI+ Magazine. Her first article, Corporate Culture’s Role in High Organizational EQ, just went live! EI+ Magazine’s mission is to be a one-stop resource for those seeking to learn about and/or develop their emotional intelligence across various facets of life and business.

BRANDING: PREFERRED, NOT JUST DIFFERENT: Our BizGrowth 5.0 blog, Branding: Preferred, Not Just Different will get you re-evaluating your branding! In a world where every type of business can be commoditized, making branding a strategic operational initiative adds distinction and value in many facets when embraced effectively.

EARN YOUR CPE CREDITS WITH CPA CROSSINGS: Sherre' is an expert providing courses through Executive Education, Inc. and CPA Crossings for continuing education credits to CPAs and CFOs across the country. "Confessions of a Mompreneur: Leadership Lessons Learned", Offered 02/07, CLICK HERE to learn more. You can take the webinar, "Accountability Advantage: Empowering Performance", Offered 01/12, CLICK HERE to learn more. "Are You the Leader You Think You Are?", Offered 02/06, CLICK HERE to learn more. "Networking that Works for Long-term Success", Offered 01/17, CLICK HERE to learn more. "Do You Know What Time is Costing You?", Offered 01/19, CLICK HERE to learn more. "Dream Wide Awake: Overcoming What Limits You", Offered 01/20, CLICK HERE to learn more.

ATTN CPAs, CONTROLLERS & CFOs – EARN CPEs with NCACPA: The following of Sherre’s courses are being offering through the North Carolina Association of CPAs. Click hyperlinks for more info or to register. On March 13th, “Accountability Advantage: Empowering Productivity, Performance and Profitability.” On March 14th, “Are You the Leader You Think You Are?” On March 08th, "Dream Wide Awake: Overcoming What Limits You.” On February 9th, “Do You Know What Time is Costing You?” And on February 10th, "Networking that Works for Long-Term Success!"

WE ARE BIZGROWTH INC.: For over 38 years, we have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurial enterprises grow and business owners prosper. To learn more about all we do to help entrepreneurial companies build preference, value and worth, go to www.bizgrowthinc.com.

DREAM WIDE AWAKE BLOG: You can always catch the main message from Sherre's weekly Wide Awake Wednesday inspirations on her Dream Wide Awake blog which is posted each Wednesday morning, in case you miss the email.

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