4 steps for growing in this economy

Four Steps for battling this economy and growing your business .

Let me start with the 5th step first. Think about how this economy is good for you and your business – because, there are opportunities now that will make you grow far beyond your competition.

I get to talk to our coaches all the time, and this gives me a pulse on the business economy that even reporters can't get. Our coaches are in the field every day, working with two kinds of people. Business Owners and Executives within larger firms.

What I’m amazed about today is not only the amount of new business, but the attitude shifts that are already apparent. If we use Bears Stearns as a guidepost, it’s been about 7 months since the first whiff of trouble.

And since that time, we’ve seen market leaders emerge in almost all markets. Who are they? Those same smart, quiet, hardworking business owners and executives who have made the mental shift and looked for roses among the thorns.

If , as a reader you think you’re on the outside looking in, take heart. You can join this group of leaders by changing (or continuing) to think with success in mind. Be one of the people who will just keep succeeding, regardless of the economy. Now that’s lasting change.

And it works for teams, departments and companies in the same way! Imagine leading your team to record sales, production or customer satisfaction, just by focusing their efforts using our key success (coaching) principles.

So what’s the secret? Let me explain it this way: in Focal Point, Brian Tracy tells us that success comes by taking four different steps.

1. Start doing more of the things that bring you the greatest rewards.
2. Spend less time doing things that ruin your chances for success.
3. Third on the list of steps to success is to learn to do new things, gain new skills or find a completely different focus to turn your energy toward greater achievement.
4. Stopping altogether the activities that keep us from succeeding.

If you want to do this as an exercise, grab a piece of paper and make a list, answering the 4 questions above.

Sound easy? Does it sound too easy? Success in business comes from simplicity, not complexity. Keep it simple, execute it well.

As Coaches, that’s one of our biggest challenges – working with Executives and business owners to identify, simplify and execute. We have a system for that, of course!

Fortunately for you, that’s what a good business coach should be able to do with you. I hope these blog posts have convinced you that success is within your reach. All most of us need is someone to help us put it all in perspective and turn us down the right path.

Have a thought, comment, or question? Let us know, we’re here to answer.

Steve Thompson,
President,
FocalPoint Coaching, powered by Brian Tracy