Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

A good friend of mine, Carl, asked me two questions the other day that made me think. 1) Have you always had an appetite for success? 2) What would you tell people who have no hunger for success? Excellent questions, Carl! I’ll answer them for you here! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Empowered Leaders Group

Emerson said, “Do nothing you can do wholeheartedly.” Let’s talk about your need for motivation, excitement, and accountability and what that tells you about your work. Success leaves clues. I’ll share with you a few clues I’ve picked up along the way to continually grow and ditch the de-motivation. Grab your pen and paper! Michelle@GrowBy1.com If you’d like to schedule a 30-minute coaching call w...

Mother Teresa had no job title, no money, and was a part of a dying organization. Yet she had a huge influence and helped change the world. I’ll share with you 4 clients and the limiting beliefs they had that kept them from having influence with people. I’ll also give you a few tips on how to live life using some of the same principles that Mother Teresa did. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com If you’ve...

Welcome to part 2 of the 6 love supplies series. Let’s talk about the remaining 3 love supplies and how they apply to you, your family, and your coworkers. Know them, practice them, and practice some self-love if you need to. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Grow By1 Search Engine  

How do you prefer to be loved? How do you prefer to show love? How do the people in your life WANT to feel loved? Let’s talk about the 6 love supplies and how it affects your life. Know you, your significant others, and your coworkers and lead a richer, fuller life. Today is part 1. Consider sending this to a friend who might like to know this information, too. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com

Anyone in your life every say or do something and you feel instant anger? Chances are, if you’re around people for any length of time, the answer to that is a hearty YES! What can you do with anger to actually make it a GOOD thing? Well, I’ll share an interaction I had recently and the three options I played around with that you, too, could choose. Let’s talk about how you can make something good...

After talking with a coaching client the other day, and getting her permission to share her story, I thought this would be a GREAT topic to share with you! Long story very short: when you’re a leader (home, work, community, etc.) sometimes your people will do and say things that invite you to have feelings of anger- sometimes intense anger! Let’s talk about that and what choices are available to y...

Or is it? And do leaders do the easy thing or the right thing? I’ll share with you a few thoughts about why developing people might be your best option. I’ll give you 5 quick tips you’ll want to write down and tell you about how the Empowered Leaders Membership group can help you develop your people, saving you time, energy, resources, and increasing your results in the long-run. Enjoy! Michelle@G...

At some point, the world accepted the sun was the center of the universe, that germs impacted whether a mom delivered her baby safely, and that leadership is not about your position or title or perks. Let’s talk about those paradigm shifts! What shifts do you need to make in your thinking right now to lead yourself and others well? Do you have what you need to make those shifts? I can help with th...

When I first started in leadership, I rarely listened to others- I thought it was my job to get stuff done and if you came to talk to me you were just interrupting! After years of training and experience and helping other leaders learn how to connect with their people, I have a very different awareness, belief, and core knowledge about listening. I’ll share some tips with you on what to listen for...

“Connecting is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them.” John Maxwell In this episode, I’ll share with you my own journey in learning to connect with people and tips I’ve learned along the way. If you struggle to connect with anyone in your life, this episode is for you! Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Empowered Leaders Group

Bench players are crucial to your team’s success! I’ll share with you 5 truths you need to know about bench players and what YOU can do to position them to your advantage. I’ll share practical examples and even tell you about what I learned about being a bench player and a starter in sports. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com If you’d like to grow your bench players, please check out the Empowered Leader...

Most leaders focus on their key players- the top performers. And they’re right to do so! However, we also can’t neglect to develop our bench players. I’ll explain why and share a few tips for identifying really good bench players. What if YOU are the bench player? I’ll give you a couple of tips too! Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Consider using our search engine and inserting keywords such as “recrui...

After leading, consulting, and coaching leaders through thousands of meetings, I can tell you you’re probably not taking advantage of one key tool done at the end of the meeting that will elevate your work and your people. Get ready for notes on this one for sure! Michelle@GrowBy1.com If you’d like to grow with a group of leaders putting these skills into practice, join us in the Empowered Leaders...

Consistency isn’t something fun to do or talk about, and it changes the world! I’ll explain what I mean by that and how you can increase your skills to be more dependable, predictable, and consistent and why that’s important for your people! And…. Of course, I’ll have a challenge for you at the end! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Empowered Leaders Group

I’ve heard this statement many times from newer leaders. I’ll share with you one of my client’s journeys toward discovering ‘good people’. I’ll also share a story of another client who hired based on previous policy and ended up getting their team stuck. What’s the connection? A subtle shift in their thinking! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Empowered Leaders Group

When I was a first-time leader, I didn’t know what I was dong!  I got stuff done, but many times at the expense of my people. I’ll share with you MY mistakes and encourage you on your journey. See your people’s value! Michelle@GrowBy1.com If you’re interested in more topics like this, check out our Grow By 1 Search Engine . Enter keywords to find your answers! 

Sometimes life throws us a situation or circumstance we have no choice but to participate in. What happens when you find yourself in that place? Do you turn into a victim? Fight to the death? Accept and move on? Let’s talk about your options and then I’ll challenge you to make an informed decision. AND, this will be the last you hear about the Self-Image Mastery course as we open up TODAY. Join us...

I recently enjoyed a vacation with some family and friends and colleagues and I learned a few things about myself. Every once in a while it’s nice to observe yourself and see growth. I’ll share with you what I learned about the old me and the new me and how I like myself so much more now. I’ll also share a neat acronym I received about the word GROWTH. You might want a pen and paper to catch that...

The Law of Reciprocity says when we give something we get something in return- maybe not from that person or situation, but in general. I’ll ask you to examine your motivation for giving and explain two people I met this week and how I gave and received help, happiness, and joy from them both- even though one person was very challenging. Take notes! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us for the Self-Image...

Our imagination can help us or hurt us! If you have kids, you’ll relate to my first story for sure. Then, I’ll tell you 3 examples of the grown-up version of that story and explain how we use our imagination. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us for the Self-Image Mastery course! https://growby1choice.mykajabi.com/pl/190815

This episode is full of questions more than tips or stories. Just questions to get you thinking. I’ve noticed that people are very defensive lately and I think it has to do with insecurity- I’ll explain why. Sit back and get comfy and get ready to think! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us for the Self-Image Mastery course! 

Many of my coaching clients call when they’re stuck. Stuck in analysis paralysis. Not sure HOW to do something. I’ll show you why that might not be the best question to ask your self and explain why the HOW isn’t the best focus. When you begin on your journey, how just materializes. Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us for the Self-Image Mastery course! https://growby1choice.mykajabi.com/pl/190815

Here is the recording from our LIVE call tonight. Get your pen and paper ready! If you'd like the accompanying EBook with reflective activities, GO HERE . If you'd like more info or to sign up for the SElf-Image MAstery Program AND the EBook, GO HERE . Blessings!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com

I’ll share with you ONE question that’s completely changed my life and explain how. This one question has the power to take out negative feelings attached to something you HAVE to do, help you conceive of new possibilities and options you never saw before, and helps you move forward in a positive way. Wanna’ know what the question is? Listen in and bring a friend! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us and...