Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 2/19/18
We see boundaries as lines of demarcation, to keep something out or to preserve something inside. Some are clearly and objectively seen (the “out of bounds” in sports) and some are simply and subjectively felt (the boundaries of polite behavior).
We are often so distrait that we lose sight of our most important boundaries: Those which, when violated, constitute an imposition, unfair burden, or irritant. We allow some of these by answering our cell phones no matter what we’re doing or with whom we’re conversing; by providing the opportunity for our computers to sound chimes and alerts; and by enabling others by granting inappropriate requests and failing to simply say, “No.”
As generous and as sociable as we’d like to be, we all deserve (and require) a degree of solitude and reflection. We have a right to protect ourselves from the spammers and scammers, from the trolls, and from the “takers” who are always asking for one more favor. How many of you simply accept “friends” on Facebook whom you don’t know at all?
We don’t need to defend our boundaries with a wall or with arms. We merely need the fortitude to refuse to be interrupted.
Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. —Brene Brown
Major New High Value Experiences
Super Global Best Practices, London and Adelaide: I’ve gathered the best practices of entrepreneurs, boutique firm owners, solo practitioners, academicians, and authors to create a vibrant day of improved performance that will immediately increase your business results and decrease your labor intensity. I’m guessing people will be rushing out during breaks to change proposals, alter online work, and create new initiatives. AND the first five to register in the UK and Australia will be my guests for dinner!
https://www.alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/super-best-practices-experience/
Self-Esteem Growth: I’ve been asked to conduct this for a fourth time, this one in Washington, DC (perhaps there will be cherry blossoms). This isn’t remedial, but rather a limited-attendance, intense examination of how to improve confidence and self-worth continually, to fully realize your potential.
https://www.alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/self-esteem-workshop/
The Teleconference on Religion: No conversions expected, this is a friendly discourse on the origins, nature, and influence (or non-influence) of religion in today’s world. I’ll share some of my personal journey, and prompt you to consider some issues no matter what your beliefs. All proceeds will go to a local homeless shelter.
https://www.alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/alan-weiss-teleconference-religion//
Threescore and More the Book: You can purchase this pre-publication, and gain bonuses ranging from free admission to the teleconference above to personal coaching, and even a free workshop seat in May. If you’re over 50, or plan to be over 50 at some point, you must read this book about power and influence as you age.
https://www.alanweiss.com/threescore/
The Million Dollar Consulting® Convention: In Boston in April this year, with luminaries such as Suzanne Bates, Chip Bell, and Dorie Clark on the main stage, as well as 12 great concurrent sessions, networking reception—and me! We already have 125 people from all over the world, register while we still have room.
https://www.alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/million-dollar-consulting-convention-2018/
