My hope for you, and me, is that the spirit of the Christ Child, Jesus, makes the Holiday season special. We can spend every week talking about being better. Better performance, better marketing, better managers, however without the foundation of Jesus in our heart, we can never be the best.
Some will say that I should not say that in my blog. Some will say that it is too personal. Yes, it is personal. For me, I believe that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven.
We will take a break until Monday, January 3rd.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
PS, relax a little this year. This will be the first Christmas without my dad, if I had known that last year was going to be my last with him, there would have been a lot more visiting and a lot less rushing. Merry Christmas!
The next time you need a speaker, make it easy on yourself and call me. I will inspire, motivate, and entertain your group. Check out my speaking demo then call (417) 339-6568 for availability. The only way I look good is making you look good for booking me.
About Me
- Steve Willoughby
- Branson, Missouri, United States
- A marketing consultant, a radio personality, a proven public speaker. Steve Willoughby is ready to inspire, motivate and entertain your group.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Do you know the answer?
Lack of reality is dangerous. The lack of reality is responsible for a number of problems, ranging from poor sales performance to the sale of too many stretch pants. How in touch with reality are you?
As the year comes to a close, lets take a look at reality. Why is reality so important? Without reality, real change can never occur. Until you are honest with yourself, the ability to lose weight, become a better employee, spouse, parent, or leader will remain the responsibility of others. Make reality your friend and you will be able to answer the question, what do I need to do to improve my performance?
I know it is an overused, cliche of sorts statement, at the same time it is very important to remember that the most important conversation you will have is the one with the person in the mirror. For example, do you know the answer to these questions:
What is my goal? I am not talking about making a lot of money....being famous, etc. Exactly, what is your goal?
What is stopping you from your goal? Here is a hint. It is not another person or the fact that you do not have the money, etc. If your goal is based on reality, then the ball is in your court to make that happen. Hard work, determination, and sacrifice will help you get that goal.
How can I improve my performance? You might need some help with this one. Find someone you can trust, tell them your goals, and ask for their input. Your response and reaction to that find will determine whether they will want to help you next time.
Reality keeps the focus on you and not others. If you are in sales, be real with yourself, how much of your time do you spend in front of your clients with customer focused presentations that will help their business? How much time are you just safely "building relationships." If you are a manager, do you lead your people and create systems that will allow them to grow or do you micromanage them?
Spend some time in reality thinking this week. Take the blinders off, throw away the magic mirror, and have a reality based conversation with yourself. Have a great week, I will see you later.
The next time you need a speaker, make it easy on yourself and call me. I will inspire, motivate, and entertain your group. Check out my speaking demo then call (417) 339-6568 for availability. The only way I look good is making you look good for booking me.
As the year comes to a close, lets take a look at reality. Why is reality so important? Without reality, real change can never occur. Until you are honest with yourself, the ability to lose weight, become a better employee, spouse, parent, or leader will remain the responsibility of others. Make reality your friend and you will be able to answer the question, what do I need to do to improve my performance?
I know it is an overused, cliche of sorts statement, at the same time it is very important to remember that the most important conversation you will have is the one with the person in the mirror. For example, do you know the answer to these questions:
What is my goal? I am not talking about making a lot of money....being famous, etc. Exactly, what is your goal?
What is stopping you from your goal? Here is a hint. It is not another person or the fact that you do not have the money, etc. If your goal is based on reality, then the ball is in your court to make that happen. Hard work, determination, and sacrifice will help you get that goal.
How can I improve my performance? You might need some help with this one. Find someone you can trust, tell them your goals, and ask for their input. Your response and reaction to that find will determine whether they will want to help you next time.
Reality keeps the focus on you and not others. If you are in sales, be real with yourself, how much of your time do you spend in front of your clients with customer focused presentations that will help their business? How much time are you just safely "building relationships." If you are a manager, do you lead your people and create systems that will allow them to grow or do you micromanage them?
Spend some time in reality thinking this week. Take the blinders off, throw away the magic mirror, and have a reality based conversation with yourself. Have a great week, I will see you later.
The next time you need a speaker, make it easy on yourself and call me. I will inspire, motivate, and entertain your group. Check out my speaking demo then call (417) 339-6568 for availability. The only way I look good is making you look good for booking me.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Right is Right
We live in a technological age. Communication is instantaneous, a small companies website can put them on the same stage as a major company. YouTube can create a "celebrity" in a matter of minutes. Even in a technological age, right is still right.
As a Christian, I want to be clear that my source is Jesus Christ. The Biblical phrase would be "Do unto others" I like the phrase What goes around, comes around. I have some examples -- some small, some big.
Take care of the earth: On three separate occasions this week, I have watched people litter. From cans, to sacks, to cigarette packs. There is no bigger example of laziness and lack of self discipline than littering.
Be polite: Technology will never replace the need to say Please and Thank you. The inability to be polite is a sign of weakness and fear.
Take responsibility for yourself and your job. The most important earthly conversation you will have is with yourself. You have to be in charge of yourself. You have to understand that you need to make things happen.
Honor your mother and father. Parents make mistakes, parents are not perfect. If, like me, you are blessed with loving parents who have sacrificed for you, loved you and given you opportunity, and you can't honor them, you can not be trusted.
We can read the books, take the classes, work out, and do all the things that we need to do for success. Bottom line, right is still right. Have a great week, I will you later.
The next time you need a speaker, make it easy on yourself and call me. I will inspire, motivate, and entertain your group. Check out my speaking demo then call (417) 339-6568 for availability. The only way I look good is making you look good for booking me.
As a Christian, I want to be clear that my source is Jesus Christ. The Biblical phrase would be "Do unto others" I like the phrase What goes around, comes around. I have some examples -- some small, some big.
Take care of the earth: On three separate occasions this week, I have watched people litter. From cans, to sacks, to cigarette packs. There is no bigger example of laziness and lack of self discipline than littering.
Be polite: Technology will never replace the need to say Please and Thank you. The inability to be polite is a sign of weakness and fear.
Take responsibility for yourself and your job. The most important earthly conversation you will have is with yourself. You have to be in charge of yourself. You have to understand that you need to make things happen.
Honor your mother and father. Parents make mistakes, parents are not perfect. If, like me, you are blessed with loving parents who have sacrificed for you, loved you and given you opportunity, and you can't honor them, you can not be trusted.
We can read the books, take the classes, work out, and do all the things that we need to do for success. Bottom line, right is still right. Have a great week, I will you later.
The next time you need a speaker, make it easy on yourself and call me. I will inspire, motivate, and entertain your group. Check out my speaking demo then call (417) 339-6568 for availability. The only way I look good is making you look good for booking me.
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