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Monday Morning Mindfulness - 05/15/2006

by Sandra Schrift

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May 15, 2006 Number 225

Table of Contents
1. On Special Offers and Invitations
2. On Stopping
3. On Terminating a Relationship
4. On the Way Up
5. On Laughter
6. On Announcements
7. On Subscribing and Canceling (at the end of newsletter)
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Welcome to Monday Morning Mindfulness . . . to my clients,
colleagues and friends. Join me every other Monday in
getting motivated and inspired to act/think/feel differently.
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1. ON SPECIAL OFFERS AND INVITATIONS

Finally, a book that helps you solve difficult problems,
fast. 'Without a path of resilience, success often results
from a lucky intersection, not an ability to respond out of
design, and is like the shifting sands in a desert-- here
today and gone tomorrow in many cases.' A shift in focus is
being advocated with the CPR System to put efforts towards
creating effective design rather than changing the person.


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2. ON STOPPING

Are you able to come to a stop in your life, even for one
moment? What would happen if you did? Spiritual teacher, Jon
Kabat-Zinn suggests that we stop all the doing and shift
into the 'being mode' for a moment. So, maybe I don't need
to make one more phone call right now. Maybe, I don't need
to read something just at this moment. Maybe, I don't need
to answer all my emails today. Jon reminds us that when we
'stop' we can be more present.


The Coach realizes . . . that when I 'stop,' I am here, and
life gets simpler, more vivid and richer.


3. ON TERMINATING A RELATIONSHIP

Warren Wertheimer reminds us that in any relationship, with
members of your staff or in your personal life, there will
be conflicting desires and points of view, and someone may
choose to get hurt. (from 'Outrageous Ideas that Work in
Business)

Act with integrity and speak your truth, even if the other
person feels hurt.

To feel hurt by actions of others is your choice.

To connect with others, share your feelings, not your
opinions.

Rarely does one terminate an employee too soon; it is often
deferred well beyond the time when taking action would
benefit all parties..

When any relationship ends, it invariably was not working
for either party.

The Coach thinks . . . it is difficult to follow through on
decisions where someone might be hurt as a result.

4. ON YOUR WAY UP

Georgette Mosbacher, president, CEO of the Borghese
cosmetics company, shares some of her tips for making it to
the top:

Have tenacity. Failure is a detour sign. Move on.

Beware of well-meaning people. Listen to your healthy inner
voice.

Entrepreneurs need to think on a global level, beyond the obvious markets.

Speak up. Know who to ask, when to ask and how to ask.

Be patient with yourself - no need to map out your entire life.

The Coach believes . . . it is better to ask, 'Am I doing
it?' instead of 'Am I doing it right?'

5. ON LAUGHTER

According to Life Learning, when kids laugh and act silly
they are not only having fun, but they are also training
their brains and practicing their social skills, logical
thinking and creativity. If laughing is a complex activity
that uses many of the same cognitive skills needed for
problem solving, then we adults need to engage ourselves and
others in more laughter and silly behavior to look at
situations from various viewpoints and to put them into
perspective. A good message here for professional speakers
on how to engage their audiences.

The Coach asks . . . who can you joke around with today?

6. ON ANNOUNCEMENTS

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of having a Niche, 'Twelve Step Process For
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Your Website.' Tell me what you think . . . and add your own
comments.

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'This book provides practical and sound advice. I have
worked with Sandra and find her knowledge and guidance
invaluable.'
--Dr. Christine Wood, Pediatrician, speaker, author


Let's meet in; Phoenix, AZ, May 21-23; Palo Alto, CA, June
20-28; Orlando, FL, July 22-25 (NSA convention) When you are
visiting San Diego, contact me, sandra@schrift.com Let's
share conversation.

About the Author

Coach Sandra Schrift shares a few easy-to-read insights in
this bi-weekly broadcast, and welcomes positive responses
and input. Her 13 years as the founder/owner of The Podium
Speakers Bureau in San Diego afforded her the privilege to
work with many outstanding professional speakers and meeting
planners nationwide. She knows what the Meeting Planners
want . . . and knows what speakers need to know!

If you are an executive, you will benefit by strengthening
your presentation skills, so that whatever audio-visual aid
you use will enhance, rather than distract from, your
message.

As your coach, Sandra provides you with greater focus,
increased ways to prospect, more ideas for getting
referrals, and just more business.

E-mail Sandra for your Complimentary 30- minute Coaching
Call: Sandra@schrift.com.

'Respect yourself, if you would have others respect you.'
--Baltasar Gracian

Thank you for reading this issue of Monday Morning
Mindfulness Look for your next issue on May 29, 2006
--Coach Sandra

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