Sunday, October 19, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Gee, I'm glad I did
Two people. Their names are "Gee, I'm glad I did" and "Darn, I wish I had". Both are working 9 - 5 jobs. Both have a family, a home, a yard, a garden, a vehicle to look after. Both hear about an opportunity, a chance to make some additional money from home. Both are living pay check to pay check. "Gee, I'm glad I did" decides to go for it. After all, an additional $500 or $1000 a month would make a huge difference in their lifestyle. "Darn, I wish I had" decides it won't work, it would interfere with the TV shows he likes to watch after work, he isn't ready to give up 8 to 10 hours a week to change his life.
Life goes on. The years pass, this life is almost over and "Gee, I'm glad I did" and "Darn, I wish I had" meet at a local coffee shop to catch up on each other's lives. "Gee" and "Darn" (their on a first name basis by now) reminisce about life, where they've been, what they've done. And you guessed it. "Darn, I wish I had" hears about how that network marketing opportunity he passed up because it wouldn't work provided a life for "Gee, I'm glad I did" that most people only dream about.
Did "Gee" retire early? Yes. Did "Gee" travel the world? Yes. Did "Gee" build his dream home? Yes. Did "Gee" support his community, any charity he chose to? Yes. "Darn, I wish I had" was aptly named. His regret was palatable.
You have the choice. Is your name "Gee, I'm glad I did" or "Darn, I wish I had"? It is never too late to change your name, or your life, or to learn to dream. It is a decision and you can make it today.
YOU will be glad you did.
To your success in network marketing,
Joyce Penner
Mentor, coach, trainer
Life goes on. The years pass, this life is almost over and "Gee, I'm glad I did" and "Darn, I wish I had" meet at a local coffee shop to catch up on each other's lives. "Gee" and "Darn" (their on a first name basis by now) reminisce about life, where they've been, what they've done. And you guessed it. "Darn, I wish I had" hears about how that network marketing opportunity he passed up because it wouldn't work provided a life for "Gee, I'm glad I did" that most people only dream about.
Did "Gee" retire early? Yes. Did "Gee" travel the world? Yes. Did "Gee" build his dream home? Yes. Did "Gee" support his community, any charity he chose to? Yes. "Darn, I wish I had" was aptly named. His regret was palatable.
You have the choice. Is your name "Gee, I'm glad I did" or "Darn, I wish I had"? It is never too late to change your name, or your life, or to learn to dream. It is a decision and you can make it today.
YOU will be glad you did.
To your success in network marketing,
Joyce Penner
Mentor, coach, trainer
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
My heart is heavy as the news hits the streets
A friend of mine heard the news the same time as we did. His opportunity, the one that was going to make him rich, was shut down by the Attorney General's office. All funds are frozen. It's been identified as a Ponzi scheme.
He knew better. I had taught him how to read the procedures and polices. We had talked about the compensation plan. I warned him - gently, that he needed to be careful and my heart now says maybe I shouldn't have been so gentle. Maybe I should have layed it out - pointedly - bluntly. Hit him right between the eyes. Maybe if I had his family would be OK today. The maybes. The doubt that maybe if I was a better friend I would have persisted.
My heart is heavy as the news hits the streets. I know I can only offer my knowledge to those who are ready to listen. I know not everyone will listen to me and that it is their choice. I know I can only be here for the ones who want to make decisions based on knowledge, training and skill. I know all that but still if only ............ !
Joyce L. Penner
Mentoring with a Servant's Heart
206-426-0713
He knew better. I had taught him how to read the procedures and polices. We had talked about the compensation plan. I warned him - gently, that he needed to be careful and my heart now says maybe I shouldn't have been so gentle. Maybe I should have layed it out - pointedly - bluntly. Hit him right between the eyes. Maybe if I had his family would be OK today. The maybes. The doubt that maybe if I was a better friend I would have persisted.
My heart is heavy as the news hits the streets. I know I can only offer my knowledge to those who are ready to listen. I know not everyone will listen to me and that it is their choice. I know I can only be here for the ones who want to make decisions based on knowledge, training and skill. I know all that but still if only ............ !
Joyce L. Penner
Mentoring with a Servant's Heart
206-426-0713
Monday, July 28, 2008
You think you are helping but .........
Someone in your organization calls you every time they have a personal problem or maybe the company made a mistake on their order or maybe they are just phoning because they thought they were going to have a bigger check than what they got. They phone you and they want you to listen to them, fix the problem, make their lives easier. That's what you are there for aren't you?
As a leader, is it your role to fix problems? Is it your role to listen to every problem? Some would say "yes".
Others will agree with Zig Ziegler and say "That's stinkin' thinkin'". They are the ones who will know and act on the knowledge that every hour spent on listening to someone's woes is an hour lost on moving their business forward. You can tell, if you listen, to the attitude behind the complaint or tale of woe. Are they making excuses? "I can't build my business if my check is late or I can't build my business if the product doesn't arrive until 2 days after the expected delivery date. I can't, I can't, I can't" and they are right. They can't.
A leader will look at a problem and see an opportunity. "Great the product is back ordered. It's so popular it sells out quickly so you better get your order in fast." That's a leader.
A leader will succeed despite the problems. And every company, let me repeat, every company is going to have some problems, some of the time. How do I know? It's simple. Companies have people working for them and nobody is perfect. Not your upline, not your downline, nor your sideline, nor the company service reps, the Chairman, the shipping clerks, etc. They are all human beings functioning within their sphere of influence.
A leader will acknowledge it, take whatever the problem is and accept the challenge continuing on the road to success.
Other's will not. What will you choose? Dwell on the problems or accept the inevitable and move on.
To your success,
Joyce Penner
As a leader, is it your role to fix problems? Is it your role to listen to every problem? Some would say "yes".
Others will agree with Zig Ziegler and say "That's stinkin' thinkin'". They are the ones who will know and act on the knowledge that every hour spent on listening to someone's woes is an hour lost on moving their business forward. You can tell, if you listen, to the attitude behind the complaint or tale of woe. Are they making excuses? "I can't build my business if my check is late or I can't build my business if the product doesn't arrive until 2 days after the expected delivery date. I can't, I can't, I can't" and they are right. They can't.
A leader will look at a problem and see an opportunity. "Great the product is back ordered. It's so popular it sells out quickly so you better get your order in fast." That's a leader.
A leader will succeed despite the problems. And every company, let me repeat, every company is going to have some problems, some of the time. How do I know? It's simple. Companies have people working for them and nobody is perfect. Not your upline, not your downline, nor your sideline, nor the company service reps, the Chairman, the shipping clerks, etc. They are all human beings functioning within their sphere of influence.
A leader will acknowledge it, take whatever the problem is and accept the challenge continuing on the road to success.
Other's will not. What will you choose? Dwell on the problems or accept the inevitable and move on.
To your success,
Joyce Penner
Friday, July 25, 2008
Take the pulse of your desire
She had desire. She was unstoppable. I watched her for the first 10 or 15 minutes in amazement. Where was this coming from? She didn't normally have the personality to approach people she didn't know. She didn't normally have the confidence to go beyond the first 'no'. I had to ask her "What's up?"
The scenario was a typical community fundraising opportunity. I took two shifts. One, the first, was with another parent. We did OK. Had some fun. Got to know each other a little better. Mission accomplished. We'd volunteered. Our conscious was clear.
The next shift I was teamed up with a staff member from the daycare we were raising funds for. The proceeds were for a new playground. She was the one who had the desire. The desire for a new playground for the children in her charge. Her desire forced her out (way out) of her comfort zone. She wanted it that badly.
I couldn't keep up to her. No matter what I did she talked to more people. Had more people buying. Raised more funds than I'm betting any of the parents did. Why? Because she had the desire.
Is your desire strong? Take your pulse. You know what you want but how badly do you want it? As badly as that staff member wanted a new playground? Have you moved out of your comfort zone?
She did. And quess what? She was successful.
End of story.
To your success,
Joyce Penner
The scenario was a typical community fundraising opportunity. I took two shifts. One, the first, was with another parent. We did OK. Had some fun. Got to know each other a little better. Mission accomplished. We'd volunteered. Our conscious was clear.
The next shift I was teamed up with a staff member from the daycare we were raising funds for. The proceeds were for a new playground. She was the one who had the desire. The desire for a new playground for the children in her charge. Her desire forced her out (way out) of her comfort zone. She wanted it that badly.
I couldn't keep up to her. No matter what I did she talked to more people. Had more people buying. Raised more funds than I'm betting any of the parents did. Why? Because she had the desire.
Is your desire strong? Take your pulse. You know what you want but how badly do you want it? As badly as that staff member wanted a new playground? Have you moved out of your comfort zone?
She did. And quess what? She was successful.
End of story.
To your success,
Joyce Penner
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