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Dear Reader, 
 
Both of our presidential candidates made passionate speeches.  Red, white and blue confetti filled the air.  The convention crowds wildly waved signs, nodded and applauded enthusiastically.  But did either candidate give us a truly compelling, memorable and inspiring vision of our future?   Let's give this some consideration.

A powerful vision:

  • Is rooted in mission and values;
  • Is purposefully forward-looking;
  • Is aspirational and yet also achievable, though a stretch;  
  • Describes a detailed and specific picture of a positive future, a future we really want;
  • Is anchored in time and set in the foreseeable future;  
  • Is stated in the present tense, as if the future is now; 
  • Has historical context and also relates to today's realities;  
  • Invites others to be part of it, and, of course... 
  • Inspires!
Our assessment is that both candidates offered elements of vision, but each left room for improvement.  How do you think Mitt Romney and Barack Obama did at sharing an inspiring vision?  Write to us at [email protected] to share your thoughts and observations.  We'd love to hear how their messages inspired you -- or didn't!

I'll share more of what we noticed in my blog next week and may take some insights from your comments.  Do jot us a note! 

Very best,



p.s.  We're currently running a course for Coach Entrepreneurs that's fueling lots of ideas about how to realize your vision of small business success.  We think that Louis Barajas' interview offers outstanding perspective to those of you who are seeking to have business success AND a fulfilling life.  We're airing the show again next week to help make his perspective top-of-mind for entrepreneurs in our audience who may have missed it.


Kate Ebner
CEO
Nebo Company
Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life on VoiceAmerica Business  


Monday, September 10, 2012    

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CFP Louis Barajas' financial advice for entrepreneurs is based on his understanding that people don't want to just make millions, they also want to make a difference and live a fulfilling life. Named one of America's Top Advisors by Money Magazine, Louis helps small business owners create wealth and happiness through their businesses. His five books, including Small Business - Big Life, are bestsellers. Louis' advice works powerfully whether you are making $25,000 or $250,000. Join host Kate Ebner to learn from Louis how to make your vision real by thriving in your business and in your life.

This show originally aired on July 30, 2012.  

 

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Tips from the Master Gremlin-Tamer and Author Rick Carson
     

In the August 27th episode of Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life, Host Kate Ebner and Author Rick Carson delved into the important topic of how to get out of your own way.   Carson, whose book, Taming Your Gremlin, has been a steady seller for more than three decades, has studied why and how our tough inner critical voice, which he called The Gremlin, sabotages our success at making changes that are important to us.  Kate notes that, when it comes to making your vision real, understanding your Gremlin and what to do with that critical voice is essential.

Rick Carson shared many insights on air.  Here are just a few:  
  • Your Gremlin is an opinion of yourself to which you have developed loyalty. It is that narrator in your head who's accompanied you since you came in this world and who is out to stop you from being happy and having what you truly want.   
  • Your Gremlin is not your friend. Your Gremlin is not cute. 
  • The Gremlin-taming method is not about replacing negative messages with positive ones. It's about gaining objectivity.  As Rick put it,  "Learning to get a sliver of light between what you really are on the inside and all of your ideas about who you are (positive and negative) is a worthy goal.   This is called objectivity -- also, creative indifference. The ability to observe yourself objectively is the basis for taming your Gremlin."
  • By paying attention to how your Gremlin interferes with your life, you will naturally begin to rein in some of these destabilizing thoughts and behaviors.
  • Begin by noticing your thoughts.  Rather than fight them, acknowledge where you are right now.  Explore your fears and self-doubts rather than try to banish them.  Accentuate them and play them up to put them in the light and make them visible rather than lurking in the shadows.    
For more advice on how taming your gremlin can help you with your leadership and life, check out the book




Nebo is pleased to announce its second blog, Mentor-wise, written by our mentoring solutions expert, Nancy Lamberton. Premiering next Tuesday, Mentor-wise will explore the importance of mentoring in organizations and will be a resource for mentors. Its goal is to "inspire the mentor in you." An executive coach and leadership development educator, Nancy is a committed, passionate mentor and coach to professional women, emerging leaders, entrepreneurs and many others.  Look for the link to the blog every Tuesday on our website, Facebook, and Twitter pages.  
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"Feeling at peace is an inside job and it begins by simply noticing.

 

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