Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm.
Helen Keller
A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
James Keller
Awaken Your Genius – Adam Grant Endorsement
Notes Adam Grant, “Ozan Varol always makes me think. His new book is laced with surprising stories and fascinating findings to help you rethink what you’re capable of.” Get this book now! And there are two truly valuable free bonuses available until Sunday – worth 100x the book. More below. Congrats Ozan, and love how you’ve animated the book cover on the book’s landing page!
The Most Meaningful Way to Succeed
Speaking of Adam Grant, his latest article is another great reminder: the best way to succeed is to help others succeed. I read everything Adam writes, author of so many #1 books!
7 Leadership and Life Lessons Mourning the Loss of His Wife
Serial entrepreneur and author Michael Maddock details in this Inc. article seven lessons learned. First, do your checkbook and calendar align with your purpose/priorities? He also shares the ultimate superhero power. Notes Michael:
…gratitude helps leaders live joyfully and fearlessly in the present.
Please take 2 minutes to scan thru his seven insightful life and leadership lessons. How did you score? Pick one a quarter to focus on over the next 18 months (One-Page Personal Plan).
Without Joy, Purpose is a Grind
Hotelier and “Modern Elder” Chip Conley named his boutique hotel company Joie de Vivre, because he wanted people to know that his company name and mission were the same: helping his employees and customers celebrate the joy of life. Fortunately, one collateral benefit to him was the daily reminder that he got into the business for the joy of it.
Chose to Sell
To continue, this is part of the reason Chip chose to sell the company after 24 years as CEO. He didn’t feel joy anymore. As he noted in a recent blog:
Joy is the fuel of Purpose. Without Joy, Purpose is purely a grind, and we can only do that for so long.
Have You Lost the Joy for Your Business?
This is what happened to Alan Rudy, featured in “The Barriers” chapter in Scaling Up Revised. (Re)read how we helped him get the joy back with our coaching and tools – or let us help you prepare to exit for the highest valuation. Email me [email protected]
CEO/CXO -- Who is Your Modern Elder?
Chip Conley served as Airbnb’s “Modern Elder”, a term he’s coined and owns. Burger King’s new young CEO Josh Kobza has teamed up with another modern elder Patrick Doyle. This Chief Executive article details how this new team aims to overtake #2 Wendy’s. The key point? Who is your modern elder who will bring you sage wisdom and guidance? Please find one if you don’t have one!! This article nudged me to find one.
Awaken Your Genius
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Simple Stress Relief Tip from Tim Cook
This Fortune article highlights how Tim Cook deals with the huge pressures that come with running Apple. Notes Fortune:
Cook deliberately tries to avoid letting “the urgent” take over his day, instead setting up regular meetings with teams across the business.
When the pressure does start to ramp up, Cook employs one simple trick to clear his mind: going outside for a walk. The physical activity of walking (moving your legs back and forth) triggers a mechanism that calms you. And take a walk with someone to talk thru ideas/issues.
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Selling your firm, for its maximum value, is the most important negotiation in which a business owner will participate. You are typically negotiating with sophisticated buyers who have done hundreds of acquisitions whereas this is often your first rodeo. And these buyers have a formula for ripping you off – and it works, stealing tens of millions from you. Seeking help, owners discover the big M&A firms, especially those specializing in your industry, are more beholden to the buyers than the sellers (they will tell you otherwise). Email me to get a whitepaper on how to maximize your valuation and avoid the psychological games buyers play [email protected].
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