What Business Superstars All Do Alike

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There might be a ton of things that distinguish those who are successful and those who miss the boat, but I also do notice one common denominator… “Drive”: a willingness to succeed… and to fail. That’s right, I said to fail. I notice a few things that fuel this drive, activities they do that foster success and here they are:

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Eric LofholmEric Lofholm is a Master Sales Trainer, author, business success guru, communications expert and lauded speaker who has presented his proprietary, proven sales and success systems to Titans of Industry and thousands of other professionals world-wide. He founded and serves as CEO for Eric Lofholm International, Inc. — an organization that professionally trains achievement-minded individuals and employee groups on the art and science of selling. Connect with Eric online at www.SalesChampion.com.

How To Reach One’s Full Potential

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Learning to use my struggles through drug addiction, PTSD, and alcoholism as sources of empowerment rather than letting them keep me from moving forward in life, I was able to reach success and fulfillment by founding my life coaching program Existing2Living. I came to the realization that it is impossible for one to overcome challenges without finding their full potential. With this in mind, I was able to achieve my goals, coming to see that this would not have been possible without taking conscious action to change my way of thinking.

Life is full of hurdles that may prevent you from getting where you want to go, but it is up to you to overcome these challenges. In order to begin the journey of reaching your full potential it is most important to recognize that no matter your past, a hopeful mentality can change the future. With the endless abilities and skills that each individual holds, reaching this potential can bring long awaited success. Looking back at the obstacles that I have faced in my life and realizing that I was capable of finding my way through significant struggle has allowed me to understand that everyone who is willing to do the work can reach their full potential, even if they have to fight to get there.

When working to build an understanding of yourself and what your potential is, it is important to follow the tips below, which have changed my life and the lives of every person I have worked with.

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Akshay NanavatiAfter struggling through drug and alcohol addiction, as well as PTSD, Akshay Nanavati learned to embrace his struggles in order to achieve success. A trained coach by ICF accredited institution, Accomplishment Coaching, Akshay founded his life coaching program, Existing2Living. For more information on Akshay Nanavati, please contact Eliza Osborn at 877 841 7244, or email [email protected].

8 Keys for Overcoming Extreme Personal and Professional Adversity

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‘Sur-thriver’ insights on how to conquer fear and devastating losses with confidence, courage and chutzpah
 
Soldier 1: “You’re hit, you’re bleeding man.”
Soldier 2: “I ain’t got time to bleed.”

This short, yet intense excerpt from the movie Predator provides an important insight into one’s character. While challenges are sure to present in life, the principle here is that you can’t allow tragedy to stop you from moving forward toward completing your mission. Few business leaders have had to deal with more life-altering tragedy than Linda Losey, including the horrific separate deaths of her two young sons, yet the bevy of heart-wrenching circumstances have not stopped her from aspiring toward and achieving both professional and personal life goals.

How do you overcome devastating events and other personal challenges? How do you survive life’s most tragic situations to emerge stronger, healthier and perhaps even happier in the wake of catastrophic circumstances? How do you exist through the long, endless nights of your seemingly endless anguish to rise to see a brighter day and actually enjoy life once again? When do the persistent internal inquisitions, “Why now? Why me?”

Such are the questions that Linda, now Founder and COO of Bloomery Plantation Distillery, has asked herself time and time again, which has resulted in the kind of wisdom that can only be gained by struggling through extreme adversity (multiple times in Linda’s case) and coming out on the other side with a healthy mindset, a fresh perspective, and an inner well of strength, resolve and tenacity needed to not just survive, but thrive.

Below, Linda provides a few practical, top-line insights to help individuals better deal with unexpected adversity and even tragedy, and find astonishing strength to overcome:

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Merilee KernMerilee Kern, MBA, is Executive Editor of “The Luxe List” International News Syndicate, an accomplished entrepreneur, award-winning author and APP developer and influential media voice. She may be reached online at www.TheLuxeList.com. Follow her on Twitter here: www.Twitter.com/LuxeListEditor and Facebook here: www.Facebook.com/TheLuxeList.

2016: One Thing to Remember

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It’s here. The future. What will you do?

When I present to leaders the findings from our recent Future of Work Study, one slide draws the biggest Ahas.

Your Comfort ZoneThe next five years will be among the most disruptive in business, if not human, history. Everything you know, feel, and do will be Uber’d — you will experience massive disruptions that seem to come out of nowhere – disruptions that can uproot your entire businesses or industry before you’ve finished your morning cup of coffee.

To tackle those disruptions, most every major decision you’ll need to make during 2016 will be outside your comfort zone.

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Bill JensenBill Jensen is CEO of the Jensen Group, a New Jersey-based change consulting firm, focused on the future of work. As Mr. Simplicity, Bill makes it easier for people to do great work. His eighth book, Future Strong, is on sale now. Follow him on Twitter @simpletonbill.

Cracking the Confidence Code

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One of the greatest barriers for women is our reticence to raise our hands, ask for what we want and be noticed. This lack of confidence appears as a weakness. It makes women seem less comfortable with risk taking and decisiveness, both of which are critical competencies for senior leaders.

The Confidence EffectRight now many people are asking why women have a crisis of confidence. My reply is that it’s not as important for a woman in the workforce today crack the code or to know “why” she lacks confidence; it’s much more critical to provide her with the tools to course correct. It is NOT too late to learn the skills to make you appear more confident even if all the internal factors are not addressed. Some people call this “faking it ‘til you make it.” I say “suit up, show up and start where you are.” The appearance of confidence is as beneficial as actually feeling confident.

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Grace KilleleaGrace Killelea is founder and CEO of Half The Sky Leadership Institute, a program that develops high potential women and builds critical leadership skills. She is a former Fortune 50 company SVP of Talent, a skilled executive coach and sought after keynote speaker. Grace is also author of the highly anticipated title, The Confidence Effect: Every Woman’s Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success. Connect with her on the Web at www.thegkcgroup.com and www.halftheskyleadership.com.