3 Big Business Tips That Mom Taught Me by Barb Girson
My mom is getting up there in age (92) yet she refuses to admit it. Maybe because her attitude is so young...or maybe she just does not believe it. She raised to two sets of children spanning an 18 year gap between my older brother and youngest brother.
Unfortunately, my dad died when I was 9 and mom fell apart for a while. In time, she found her strength and continues to be a constant source of inspiration to myself and those around me. At 92, she is still an independent woman. Although she never pursued a career outside of her family, she has passed down a wealth of practical wisdom that helped me build mine. The wisdom is timeless and has helped me to become a better leader and a better mom. Her attitude has been especially valuable to me in running a successful home-based business and in coaching entrepreneurs how to gain confidence.
Now living in an independent Senior Living apartment, mom gets to finally accept help from me. In honor of Mother's Day, here are a few of my mom's mom-isms that help me in business:
1. Just Smile And Say Thank You.
Mom understands how to build self-esteem. As a young chubby, adolescent girl, I would frequently bat off compliments when they came my way. "I like your new shirt", someone would say. "I would reply, "It's not new, I got it a few years ago." or "You did really well on your presentation." And my reply, "But, I messed up..."
If mom ever heard me deflect kind words or recant my errors, she would firmly say, again and again..."Just smile and say Thank you."
Now I realize that compliments are a gift. Someone wants to notice you and we demonstrate poise and worthiness by accepting the gift. Smiling and saying thank you communicates self-esteem, a state transferable and essential to all situations. Attitude is everything!
2. Make It Easy On Yourself
One day when our daughters were little, I felt so overwhelmed by the amount of business deadlines, kid's activities and mounting stressors on my To-Do list. There was no relief since the home was our mecca for family and business. I called my mom, she listened and could hear the pressure I was putting on myself. She gave me a few ideas:
• Buy some ready-made meals.... and once you heat it up in your own pans and take it out of the oven...no one will know or care.• Hire someone to at least help you through the rough time.• Be easier on yourself, and figure out what you need to do to relieve the pressure.
The next day, mom had a basket of apples delivered to my home. These short suggestions can go a long way, and make a big difference.
3. When Life Deals You An Unwanted Blow, Feel Sorrow & Move On
Whether it has been a job loss, family loss and an unwanted blow, mom encourages us to stay strong and move on. We lost my sister, Marlene, to cancer in 2001. Moms are not supposed to outlive their children. Through it all she said, "Barb, feel sorrow, feel sad, have faith, mourn... and move on." This message has been a mantra through minor disappointments and major mishaps. Mom's attitude and encouragement keeps us moving forward. We are able to tackle the many highs and lows in life more effectively with the determination to move on.
These lessons have helped me in life and in business. I hope they help you too.
Thanks, mom, for all you do!
ABOUT THE AUTHORBarb Girson, International Direct Selling Industry Expert, Trainer and Coach, is a highly interactive, creative speaker and author offering professional skill development programs for workshops, leader retreats, annual conventions and teleconference training programs.
Barb helps companies, teams & home-based entrepreneurs... Gain Confidence. Get Into Action. Grow Sales.
TO CONTACT BARB: Call 614.855.0446 or sign up for her next FREE teleclass sales training /Timely Tactics & Tips Ezine go to http://www.mysalestactics.com/
Mom, have you ever wished for a truly complete guide that helps you build a business on the internet? This is it!
The Complete Internet Marketing Moms Start Up Guide http://www.WAHM-Articles.com/start-up-guide.html
Unfortunately, my dad died when I was 9 and mom fell apart for a while. In time, she found her strength and continues to be a constant source of inspiration to myself and those around me. At 92, she is still an independent woman. Although she never pursued a career outside of her family, she has passed down a wealth of practical wisdom that helped me build mine. The wisdom is timeless and has helped me to become a better leader and a better mom. Her attitude has been especially valuable to me in running a successful home-based business and in coaching entrepreneurs how to gain confidence.
Now living in an independent Senior Living apartment, mom gets to finally accept help from me. In honor of Mother's Day, here are a few of my mom's mom-isms that help me in business:
1. Just Smile And Say Thank You.
Mom understands how to build self-esteem. As a young chubby, adolescent girl, I would frequently bat off compliments when they came my way. "I like your new shirt", someone would say. "I would reply, "It's not new, I got it a few years ago." or "You did really well on your presentation." And my reply, "But, I messed up..."
If mom ever heard me deflect kind words or recant my errors, she would firmly say, again and again..."Just smile and say Thank you."
Now I realize that compliments are a gift. Someone wants to notice you and we demonstrate poise and worthiness by accepting the gift. Smiling and saying thank you communicates self-esteem, a state transferable and essential to all situations. Attitude is everything!
2. Make It Easy On Yourself
One day when our daughters were little, I felt so overwhelmed by the amount of business deadlines, kid's activities and mounting stressors on my To-Do list. There was no relief since the home was our mecca for family and business. I called my mom, she listened and could hear the pressure I was putting on myself. She gave me a few ideas:
• Buy some ready-made meals.... and once you heat it up in your own pans and take it out of the oven...no one will know or care.• Hire someone to at least help you through the rough time.• Be easier on yourself, and figure out what you need to do to relieve the pressure.
The next day, mom had a basket of apples delivered to my home. These short suggestions can go a long way, and make a big difference.
3. When Life Deals You An Unwanted Blow, Feel Sorrow & Move On
Whether it has been a job loss, family loss and an unwanted blow, mom encourages us to stay strong and move on. We lost my sister, Marlene, to cancer in 2001. Moms are not supposed to outlive their children. Through it all she said, "Barb, feel sorrow, feel sad, have faith, mourn... and move on." This message has been a mantra through minor disappointments and major mishaps. Mom's attitude and encouragement keeps us moving forward. We are able to tackle the many highs and lows in life more effectively with the determination to move on.
These lessons have helped me in life and in business. I hope they help you too.
Thanks, mom, for all you do!
ABOUT THE AUTHORBarb Girson, International Direct Selling Industry Expert, Trainer and Coach, is a highly interactive, creative speaker and author offering professional skill development programs for workshops, leader retreats, annual conventions and teleconference training programs.
Barb helps companies, teams & home-based entrepreneurs... Gain Confidence. Get Into Action. Grow Sales.
TO CONTACT BARB: Call 614.855.0446 or sign up for her next FREE teleclass sales training /Timely Tactics & Tips Ezine go to http://www.mysalestactics.com/
Mom, have you ever wished for a truly complete guide that helps you build a business on the internet? This is it!
The Complete Internet Marketing Moms Start Up Guide http://www.WAHM-Articles.com/start-up-guide.html
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