• 02Dec

  A Healthy Mind Means Infinite Joy

  Business and Health, Inspiration for Business, Inspiration for Life, entrepreneur to ceo 2 Comments

  If you’re following this series about transitioning from an Entrepreneur to CEO, then you read my post about why I truly believe that good health is such an important part of the process. Maintaining a healthy mind is equally important.

  During these tough economic times, top CEOs report heightened stress and demands on their mental energy. Taking the initiative to develop a healthier mindset while you’re an entrepreneur will surely help you to thrive. In the midst of what seems to be a major set back, a CEO with a healthy mindset can handle the demands of the job with a spirit of infinite joy.

  Proverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinketh, so is he.” This is the foundation for the most profound laws and philosophies by which we live. I love it because it’s so very clear - the mind is the breeding ground for what’s possible in everything that you do in life and business. When you feed your mind with positive aspects of all things possible, these thoughts are revealed in your walk, your talk, and all that you do. Whatever you harbor in the mind will reside in your life and ultimately, your business.

  I encourage you to use these phenomenal yet simple ways to promote infinite joy in your life and business:

  Surround yourself with positive people. You recognize these powerful people because you feel absolutely amazing when you’re around them. It’s not just about fun. It’s also about productivity, resourcefulness and accomplishment. You readily feel yourself growing whenever you’re near these very, kewl people. How KEWL is that?!

  Read books, blogs and stories that empower and inspire you. Pour encouragement into your mind by feasting on writing that stimulates and guides you to take favorable action. It’s all about tapping into what keeps you motivated and optimistic. You want to maintain a high level of confidence and reading “the good stuff” is a surefire way to do just that.

  Invest in personal and professional development programs that support you in meeting your goals. Be very strategic about the people and services you employ to build in support and to acquire the skills that help you and your business to steadily grow. Remember, this is an investment in you that pays big dividends.

  Pray, meditate and set clear intentions that guide your choices. Using these very positive tools helps you manage your business with integrity and honor. Integrity is assured because you’re guided by a higher calling in every decision. You also honor yourself because your actions and business choices are totally in alignment with the entrepreneur or CEO you choose to be. I totally recommend Be Still: Learn to Meditate in 10 Minutes a Day by my friend and colleague, Barbara Faison.

  Having a healthy mind is a very important step on your journey to transition from entrepreneur to CEO. Incorporate these activities and you’ll find you’re well prepared for the demands, challenges and anything that comes your way.

  How are you promoting infinite joy in your life and business?

  Tags: encouragement in business, entrepreneur to ceo, entrepreneurial motivation, entrepreneurial roles, healthy mindset

• 30Oct

  From Entrepreneur to CEO: Challenges and Opportunities

  Business and Health, entrepreneur to ceo 3 Comments

  Many think of becoming an entrepreneur but not many catch hold to becoming CEO. Have I confused you? If so, don’t worry because that is definitely not my goal. Just know that there is definitely a difference in the two as evidenced by the entrepreneurs who bring in CEOs to help them run their business. What’s the difference between the entrepreneur and the CEO? How does the entrepreneur become the CEO? What are the challenges and opportunities they face?

  In this series, I’ll talk about what it takes to go from Entrepreneur to CEO as well as the challenges and opportunities of making the shift. The first thing that is important to consider is what it means to be an Entrepreneur verses what is means to be a CEO.

  So just what is an Entrepreneur? You can actually define the term two ways.

  One definition states that an entrepreneur is a person of very high aptitude who pioneers change. This feat requires that the entrepreneur possess characteristics found in only a very small fraction of the population. Interesting, right? The other definition says that an entrepreneur is anyone who wants to work for him or herself.

  The CEO, or Chief Executive Officer, is often but not always also the President of a company, and is responsible for a firm’s overall operations and performance. He or she is the leader of the firm, serves as the main link between the board of directors and the firm’s various parts or levels, and is held solely responsible for the firm’s success or failure. One of the major duties of a CEO is to maintain and implement corporate policy, as established by the board.

  Have you figured out the difference yet? If you are an entrepreneur, who has not transitioned yet, I sure hope that you see the picture I’m painting.

  The Entrepreneur is the one who gets things going. He or she is the one with the vision and the passion and skill to launch the business. However, it is the CEO who makes it all tick and work, like a well oiled machine. Perhaps this is why 95% of entrepreneur efforts fail in the first 5 years. They fail to grab hold of the CEO hat and never take the time to learn how to effectively implement the vision for success.

  The truth is I’m transitioning from entrepreneur to CEO. Even though, I’m well into the transition, the journey is quite challenging! Through this series, I will share information that I’ve found helpful for the transitioning entrepreneur as well as my personal insights. A few of the topics will be:

  • Why managing your health is important to your shift from Entrepreneur to CEO

  • How to create a plan of action that incorporates your vision and high level steps you’ll take to realize the vision.

  • Why you should partner with people who share an equal level of respect for you, your programs and services.

  • Surround yourself with people who have skills that you don’t have so you are able to create a win-win relationship for sharing in the work.

  Who knows where this series will lead! Grab pen and paper to take notes as this will be a great series to learn from. And by all means comment and share your thoughts on this concept. I look forward to growing and learning with you.

  Tags: business challenges, entrepreneur to ceo, entrepreneurial roles

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