publisher'sletter W
hy do we insist on doing it all ourselves? Where did we get this mentality that we
shouldn’t ask for help? Now, I know some of you control freaks (myself included) believe that in order to get it done right, you might as well do it yourself. But more often than not, you will achieve much greater results if you have the support of a team of people around you. Think about the most successful people in the
world; leaders of countries, big business, organiza- tions. Is it a one-man or woman operation? The answer is no. The most effective people build a team of individuals around them that have talents beyond what they themselves have to create a high functioning, effective system.
Your dream team should consist of people that you can trust and
that have similar goals and dreams as well as your best interests at heart. First you need to be clear about how you define success and who you know or could potentially get to know that meet your crite- ria. Individuals that you select for your dream team may come from family, friends, neighbors, contacts in online communities, volunteer groups, previous jobs, colleagues from other companies, contacts in your current organization, and mentors or coaches. Make a list of all of these potential people. I would also encourage you to make a list of people that are highly successful in your field or industry, even if you don’t know them personally. Narrow this list down to 5-10 people that each offer something unique to help you reach another level. You will want people that serve many different purposes. Some of the individuals on my dream team include a business strategist, graphic designer, marketing and public relations specialist, presentation coach, virtual assistant and spiritual advisor. Some are at the same level professionally that I am and others are at higher levels where I aspire to be. So, if I take an average of these people in terms of what I define success to be, it works out to be a little bit higher than where I am right now. So, you might be thinking – how do I ask someone to be on my dream team if they’re more successful than me or they don’t know me? 1. Keep it simple. Be clear about what you are asking for and make it easy for them to say yes. 2. Don’t ask for too much too soon if you have not established a relationship, but don’t be afraid to ask just because they don’t know you.
3. Be confident and passionate about what you’re doing – this energy is contagious and people will want to be a part of your dream team because it’s exciting. 4. Determine if there is anything you can give back to them in return for their time and advice. 5. Trust that the universe will bring the right people at the right time to assist you on your journey.
In health and happiness,
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