"Is it time to sing YOUR song?"

It all starts with a dream and an intense desire to build something of value. Many people dream about inventing something, seeing the world change based on their efforts, or building a successful business around their craft, talent, or expertise. These dreams are vital to the strength and success of the United States. Over 90% of businesses in the United States are defined as small businesses and employ less than 99 people. Many of these small businesses started with a tiny seed planted by an emerging entrepreneur. Have you dreamt about what your gift to the world is? What inspires you the most? What are you naturally (skills, abilities, and gifts) good at? Could your dream become a viable business? What action have you taken?

In addition to the dream, an entrepreneur needs to have a clear and concise vision of what the business will look like. What service or product will it provide and to what customer base? Equally as important as identifying the product or service is identifying the measurable value the product or service will bring to the customers served. Knowing that Rezults Group strives to “be a World Class Leader in the learning and development field, helping organizations develop a competitive edge, improving the quality of lives and creating a better today and tomorrow” keeps our company focused on success and growth for the right reasons.

A successful entrepreneur must also have a purpose. Being in business for the sake of being in business, for the sake of making money, or for the sake of “getting out of Corporate America” is not enough. Purpose fuels the drive necessary to make success happen and to make it meaningful. What are you passionate about? What do you strongly believe in? Are your passions and beliefs being met in your current role, and are you truly satisfied? Be honest with yourself! Now is the time to really identify your purpose and assess whether or not you are settling or thriving. As British author, Rose Tremain said, “Life is not a dress rehearsal.” We only get one shot to fulfill our dreams, vision, and purpose. What is currently standing in the way of you having your own successful business? Given your talents, passions, gifts and values how could you become a viable resource and contribute to others?

80% of people who say they want to be in their own business are daydreaming. Only 20% actually take action and do what is necessary to make it happen. Your level of success is entirely your choice. As Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life, says “It is every individual’s choice. You can choose to live at a level of survival, a level of success, or a level of significance.” Will your significance be achieved by serving others through your own business? Are you one of the 20% who will actually take action and accomplish success through entrepreneurship?

We’ve worked with many individuals over the years developing their “entrepreneurial skills.” We have a proven course complete with an “Action Plan” that guides people towards the success they seek. We have assessments that point out specific attributes needed to enhance your development along the path … we’d love to discuss the process with you – give us a call, or send us a message at info@rezultsgroup.com and enjoy a complimentary review of where you are and where you want be and how we might be an answer to you along the way!

In the shades of "ethics" ... there is always - Light!

Political Correctness (PC) is not a language “steeped” in ethics. Disclaimer: This business owner, author, husband, former Fighter Pilot, believer in God, friend, coach and Father has on many an occasion had to remove his foot from his mouth to take the next step.

Ethics can be approached from many angels.  By definition (from an old dictionary – because the definitions aren’t slanted from a “PC” perspective) from the Greeks of ancient times – “the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation; a set of moral principles or values; the principles of conduct governing an individual or a group.” Good, bad, moral … words suffused with emotion that find space in every Religion practiced today are terms we’ll confront in this post on ethics.

I will do my upmost to avoid “religious” connotations – however, I am a person of Faith, I believe in a God, I was raised in such an environment and I know my foundational core values are steeped in religion and therefore will seep out without me even knowing – for that I ask in advance your indulgence.

Remember, my definition of business is, “to identify, acquire and maintain customers.”  In that light, let’s look at my description of the CEO’s job – “Enhance shareholder value.”  Whether it’s a sole-proprietorship or a Fortune 500 company, it’s the same – “enhance shareholder value.”

Without name dropping, it’s easy to find examples in today’s press where CEO’s, corporate officers, etc., have allowed or, in some cases, participated in less than “ethical” ways.  By anyone’s definition the “moral obligations/principles” and governing values were ignored.  Why?  We never seem to “get” the real reasons or at least answers that we can understand.  Double-speak, obfuscation, – everything except what appears to be the truth.  Again the question – why?

There always seems to be an “economic” incentive for such action.  Many times it’s to “capture” a larger market share quicker.  Regardless, these strategies descend into the dark side of Grey and flirt with outright wrong-doing.

Of all the reasons that could account for such a slide into the dark side of ethical behavior, I believe it begins with rationalization. Lowering our standards to equal or reach our expectations!  A “short-cut” to what many would agree is immediate gratification.  In stark contrast to rationalization is repentance. Raising our standards to equal or reach our expectations!  Take personal responsibility for our situation.

In a repentant mind-set we acknowledge “we aren’t where we want to be,” our performance isn’t what we expect of ourselves.  Instead of rationalizing the situation and taking a lower path, we must view the situation as one of our making, change our approach, change our minds, acknowledge our regret (repent) of the path chosen and raise our awareness, remind ourselves of what our core values demand of us in all situations and press forward with renewed hope and conviction that the sure and steady path will bear fruit.

History is replete with examples of success through repentance.  It’s a personal choice and for many one grounded in our upbringing … “Old Fashion?” … perhaps … Relevant – Yes!

In business or life – choose the right – let the consequences follow!

Focus on the Individual

How you genuinely feel about yourself, your worth, and the worth of others greatly influences everything you do and the results you achieve. How the people in your organization feel about themselves, their worth, and the worth of others will affect their achievements and the culture of the organization. Goal setting is a process that creates an environment in which people want to succeed and are recognized and rewarded for achievement. Another tool that can positively influence growth is affirmations. An affirmation is a statement that reinforces what you believe to be true. You use affirmations every day, both in thought and conversation. These are often ideas you have taken from some other source—quotations, scripture, and family sayings—which reinforce your values.

Such borrowed expressions only become effective affirmations when they correspond with your value system and internal beliefs. Once accepted and internalized, they lose their borrowed qualities and become part of you. The power of affirmations can be best recognized when we realize that the mind doesn’t know the difference between real and imagined. For example, suppose late at night, you imagine there is a prowler in your home. Are you less frightened than if you knew there was a prowler in your home? Certainly not. You are afraid because you imagine a fearful situation.

The use of affirmations to reinforce growth and improve conditions is an application of the same principle. Through the use of affirmations, you begin to imagine that you possess those qualities and skills that you want to develop more. You begin to visualize yourself acting and behaving in a manner consistent with your goals. As your new image becomes clearer, the behavior is easier. The use of affirmations is also an effective management tool. By affirming certain characteristics and behaviors and helping others to develop affirmations, you can enhance growth and development throughout the organization.

Affirmations should have the following qualities: they should be positive, stated in the first person singular, should be within the realm of capacity to believe, and should be directly related to your goals. Affirmations should also employ the power of spaced repetition. By repeating affirmations over and over, day after day, these positive thoughts begin to affect the subconscious mind and influence behavior. If, at first, affirmations seem difficult to compose and use daily, remember that you are developing a new habit. Once you see and feel the results that follow the repeated use of affirmations, you will want to use the tool with others. Affirmations help use to see others and ourselves not as we are but as we can become.

Create a culture in your organization in which failure is viewed as an opportunity to learn and critical to innovation and discovery. Recognize and reward new ideas, attempts to improve something, and even failure when it results in trying something new or an attempt to improve a process. Encourage innovation and utilize the goal setting process to get people to set stretch goals and brainstorm innovative solutions. It stimulates creativity, broadens options, and produces better decisions by looking at many alternatives and selecting the best.

Goethe said, “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and help them to become what they’re capable of being.”

"The Light will prevail"

He went to war as a Captain and returned as a Private. Afterward, he failed in business. As a lawyer in Springfield he was too impracticable and temperamental to be a success. As he turned to politics, he was defeated for the legislature in 1832. In 1833, he ventured into the business world again, and again he did not succeed. 1834, he was elected to the state legislature. In 1838, he was defeated for Speaker, in 1840, he was defeated for Elector. In 1844, he lost a race for a congressional seat. In 1846, he gained a seat in Congress, only to lose it in 1848. He ran for the Senate in 1854, but lost. In 1856, he ran for Vice President but lost again. In 1858, he ran for the Senate again and again was defeated. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States.

Certainly, Lincoln’s life was a bit unusual. Not many of us are born in a log cabin and rise to be the leader of one of the greatest nations in the world. But there are lessons to be learned from Lincoln’s journey to success. The road to outstanding goal achievement is filled with adversity. If you expect your road to success to be a smooth highway, you will be frustrated and disappointed. The journey is a process of trying, failing, adjusting, and choosing to continually move forward. Along the way you will make mistakes, but without mistakes there is never progress.

Often people fear making mistakes, but fear of mistakes inhibits your personal development. Rather than risk making another mistake, you might tend to play it safe. Fear of failure breeds mediocrity and the accomplishment of very little.

If you suffer from a fear of mistakes, you can conquer it by changing your attitude. Recognize that past errors, mistakes, and negative experiences do not inhibit your development. In fact, they contribute to the learning process. Use them as feedback for personal and professional growth. If you make a mistake, admit it, learn from it, adjust your thinking, and redirect the necessary efforts toward your goal. Focus on the positive. Consciously forget the error and dwell upon the successful aspects of the attempt. No one likes to make mistakes, but the fact is everybody does. You can choose to view a mistake either as a failure or as a lesson learned. If you continue to criticize yourself for past errors, you will perpetuate the very behavior you want to change. The moment you change your mindset and stop giving power to past mistakes, you will be released from the power that past mistakes have over you.

Errors are road signs to direct you on your journey to personal success and achievement. They are necessary steps in the learning process, but they are a means not an end – when they have served their purpose for learning, move past them. You are responsible for your own success. Take responsibility for your mistakes and failures and don’t try to shift blame to other people or circumstances. Remember, by taking responsibility in life you will also gain power and influence.

Don’t mis-identify failure - “What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”  “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually fear you will make one.”

All great leaders have experienced failures, they “press the boundaries” of conventional wisdom, and in so doing they expand our World! Dream Big and press on …

If you’re interested in not being exactly where you are today a year from now, you must DO something.  First item on your DO list – Read these quotes on the importance of taking ACTION!

“If you only do what you know you can do — you never do very much.” ~ Tom Krause (motivational speaker, Teacher and Coach, b.1934)

“Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

“Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” ~ Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)

“Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.” ~ Unattributed

“Many fine things can be done in a day if you don’t always make that day tomorrow” ~ Unattributed

“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.” ~ Karen Ravn

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” ~ John Wooden

“Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.” ~ Chamfort (1741- 1794)

I’ve heard it said, “When the time to act arrives … the time for planning is over.”   That said, planning is an integral part of any success strategy.

Fig 1.

“If you want to go quickly – go alone [Act]

“If you want to go far – go together [Plan + Act]

I’d invite you to review the graphic [Fig 1.] titled “Steps in a successful strategic business plan” working top to bottom will indeed increase your productivity … it will provide structure … and when integrated with your goals will certainly answer, “Why Do Anything?”

Here’s to your best month, quarter, and year … “why do anything” – because you can!

Successful businesses like successful people have a long list of attributes that contribute to and foster their accomplishments. The objective of this article is to focus on five foundational attributes that apply to both personal and business success. Understanding and committing to these five core attributes will definitely propel you to a higher level of success.  A local Salt Lake City business man, Jim Olsen, has been using these (5) core attributes to propel his business forward

A Success Formula

this past year and he’s achieved a 25% increase in sales.

Perspective: For the last three summers the Food Network has run the show “The Next Food Network Star.” Within the first several weeks of the season the judges inquire as to each contestant’s culinary point of view. What is his/her unique perspective on food, cooking, and the potential audience he/she may be in front of with this individual’s own show? Why would the audience at home want to watch their show and learn these recipes and techniques? Differentiation is critical with your business and you. What is your business’s unique point of view? How does your business’ perspective differ from the competition? What are your unique set of beliefs to business and your life, and how can YOU capitalize on those?

Conviction: Having a strong belief in yourself and your business goes hand in hand with your unique perspective. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) rate your belief in yourself and your belief in your business. Are your ratings where you want them to be? If not, why not? What you accomplished yesterday is a great measurement of the success of past decisions. Your conviction and belief in yourself and in your business is a reliable predictor of your future success.

Vision: Where do you want to go? What do you want to become? Why? Just like an organization’s vision your personal vision should be a short, succinct, and inspiring statement of what you intend to become and achieve at a predetermined point in the future. Vision infers intentions that are broad, all-inclusive and forward thinking. It is the image that a business must have of its goals before it sets out to reach them. It describes aspirations for the future, without specifying the means that will be used to achieve those desired ends. Warren Bennis, a noted writer on leadership says: “To choose a direction, an individual (an organization) must have developed a mental image of the possible and desirable future state.”

Experience: Every individual and every business brings a unique set of skills and knowledge to the table. Do you know what yours are? How are you leveraging your talents?

Attitude: “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.” This quote by Charles Swindoll states that attitude is more important than many things. What’s remarkable about attitude is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past; we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way; we cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do – is control our attitude and stay focused. Your attitude is your greatest tool!

Your challenge is to review these five attributes and conduct an honest assessment of where you stand as it relates to your perspective, conviction, vision, experience, and attitude. Are these five attributes propelling you to success, or are they hindering your desired outcome? Based on your answer to that question what additional steps do you need to take? What do you need to do differently? Your outcomes are directly connected to your choices—so choose wisely.

Here at Rezults Group, Inc we not only have the ability to help you identify the (5) attributes talked about today, we can show you (in descending order) 79 of your CORE Attributes. Armed with this information, “playing to your strengths,” is no longer an abstract concept … it’s how you’ll live your life – a life of continuous success! For more information on this topic leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.

"So much cheese ... so little time!"

I’ve mentioned before, my definition of the purpose of business is to, “identify, acquire and maintain customers.”  That said, let’s be pro-active in our quest.  Somewhere in our Vision, Mission, Sales, Marketing, and Branding Statements, let’s “open our minds,” to these concepts:

#1.    PURPOSE If you’re into personal branding with the goal of making money, stop now. You will attract the wrong kind of people into your life. Instead, start with the goal of making meaning. What better way to align all your actions with your long-term goals. What kind of meaning will you make? Let me suggest two ideas for inspiration: 1) right a wrong, or 2) prevent the end of something good. Instead of striving to become “the best in the World,” strive to become “the best FOR the World.”

#2.    MANTRA In three words or less, what are you all about? Some people believe that mission statements are useless.(not me … but some do!) They say – make a mantra instead. FedEx stands for “peace of mind.” What do you stand for, in the simplest terms?

#3.    POLARIZE Pundits often advise against being a “jack of all trades,” or a generalist that isn’t very good at something specific. Instead, being great for some people rather than trying to please everyone. Do not be afraid to make people react strongly for or against you. As a former business partner used to remind me, you’re not doing something right unless you’re ticking someone off. That doesn’t mean be a jerk. That means just don’t try to appeal to all people, or you’ll end up a mile wide and an inch deep – mediocre to everyone.

#4.    FRIENDS We’re all on this journey together. It’s silly to think we are alone in our careers or in our life. Find people who balance you. Then make time for them. If you’re busy, make plans in advance so you don’t have to schedule around them. You’re only one person, so surround yourself with people whose skills round you off.

#5.    STAND STRONG Not everyone is going to like you. Not everyone will always agree with you. That’s a fact of life. So don’t let criticism or doubters bring you down. As you live out your mantra, it’s your responsibility to be strong in the face of “no,” and “you can’t do that.” Ignore people who say you won’t succeed or use negative words as motivation. Prove people wrong.

Find your strengths … play to them … and I promise you, you’ll “get your fair share.” Rezults Group, Inc here in Salt Lake City, Utah works closely with entrepreneurs and business owners assisting then to “get their fair share.”

(I invite you to share your stories)

My Dad served in the U.S.M.C. in WWII as an aircraft mechanic.  Not much was said about his service while I was growing up but he did impart a love of flying into me and one day I found myself with my right arm at the square accepting a Commission as a Second Lieutenant in that very same U.S.M.C.  My 1^st assignment was to attend flight school in Pensacola Fl. in the summer of 1968.  “Leadership” had been stressed [over and over] in my Basic Training leading to my Commission and at that point in my life I believed that the USMC had a corner on it.  Thus began my education in “Leadership.”

There are stories, mythical anecdotes and urban legends that involve “janitors,” and their links to leadership.  I’ll share three such accounts.

You’ll remember that in the early 1960’s JFK set in motion a National transformation to put a man on the moon.  The endeavor at the time was forecast to cost Billions of dollars.  As the story goes JFK was touring the NASA Headquarters and stopped to talk to a man with a mop in his hand.  “What do you do?” JFK asked.  “I’m helping to put a man on moon!” said the janitor.  From this exchange it is purported that JFK saw a dedicated man who knew his part in the organization’s mission and that when people are so engaged it points to a “sharp focus,” and ultimately success! [There is another version of this exchange that goes a bit further into the conversation … the janitor asked JFK, “what are you doing here?”  JFK sheepishly grins, noticing that he was inside the ladies room!  There’s a variant on this story that goes like this - a congressman undecided on his vote to approve the billion needed to place a man on the moon, a swing vote, made a trip to Houston TX to visit NASA for himself.  He’s seen the entire complex and is still undecided.  Walking across a very large hanger floor late in the day he see an individual working … curious he walks over to him and see him pushing a broom around 6:00 p.m. [well after quitting time] and asks, “Sir, what are you doing, it’s late and the place is empty? “I’m helping to put a man on the moon Sir!”  This congressman, as the story goes, made up his mind right then and there.  “If we have this kind of commitment from the bottom up in NASA to accomplish their mission, I’m going to support it!” … and so it is … where one can identify alignment, focus and passion within an organization from the very bottom to the very top, it becomes self-evident “leadership” exists within!

Here’s a short legend – the final exam in an advanced Philosophy course at a prestigious University was being administered; the Professor walks to the chalk board covered at the moment by a film screen; retracting the screen the professor explains … to understand philosophy, you must understand people, to understand people you must know them, to that end this (1) question will comprise your course grade – “Write the name of the janitor who cleans this room and hallway and this floor every day … so you can attend this fine institution and receive an advanced degree from it -  __________________.  [ these students see, pass, interact and rely upon this “silent” humble yet dependable stalwart who day in and day out performs his/her task with dignity and pride … we should ALL know these individuals in our lives … they demonstrate “leadership” at its essence.]

Finally, a wonderful story from the US Air Force Academy – “William “Bill” Crawford an unimpressive figure, easily overlooked, during the hectic days at the USAFA back in the 70’s was the squadron janitor.  Cadets often scurried past offering but a curt, “G’morning,” towards him.  Bill was shy, unassuming, walked slowly, as if he suffered some sort of injury. [An old man working in a very young, active World]  In an afternoon in 1976, at the library, someone read a story about WWII on the tough allied ground campaign in Italy.  September 13, 1943 a Private William Crawford from Colorado, assigned to the 36^th Infantry Division, had been involved in a bloody fight on Hill 424 near Altavilla, Italy.  In the face of intense and overwhelming hostile fire … with no regard for personal safety … on his own imitative, Private Crawford single-handedly attacked fortified enemy positions … for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, the President of the United States …  The Cadet had just learned that their janitor was a Medal of Honor Recipient.  Needless to say, the Cadets were awestruck.  Word spread like wildfire … Cadets who before would walk past with hardly a glance, now would smile and greet him with a crisp, “Good morning, Mr. Crawford.”  Lives were changed in that Squadron; Bill’s as well as every Cadets.  A wise person once said, “It’s not life that’s important, but those you meet along the way that makes the difference. Where do you find True Leadership – right under your nose most times … I hope you’re not too busy to overlook it!

The complete story of William Crawford can be found at this web site: http://www.homeofheroes.com/profiles/profiles_crawford.html

I hope you’ll remember these stories this coming Memorial Day as we all pay our gratitude to those who have gone before us, stand beside us and lead in very un-conspicuous ways.  “Semper Fi”

“The very essence of leadership is that you have a vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.” – Former President of the University of Notre Dame

A powerful vision provides inspiration, challenge, and purpose. It gives meaning to your work and purpose to your business.  For most of us, your business gives you a place where you can satisfy your need to achieve. Everyone’s life needs a purpose. (Something important to strive for)   One way to add both meaning and context to your vision is to understand and incorporate values (your values) into your Vision.  Clearly defined values simplify decision making. They help ensure consistency top to bottom, as well as, define acceptable ethical and behavioral standards.

Value is a word that describes what each of us searches for in many different places. We look for value in what we purchase. We look for value in what we do, and for value in our relationships. Most of us would like to believe that there has been some value to our life and to our accomplishments. In today’s global and ever-changing business environment, values should play an important role in structuring, planning, and operating our businesses.  Direction is provided in part by vision, which creates excitement, commitment, and purpose. Achievement and excitement must be tempered, however, by values lest people pursue goals without consideration for the ethics of other’s.  Values represent the core priorities in the organization’s culture including what drives individuals and how they truly act in the organization. It follows then that another key element of a successful planning process is the organization’s value statement. Throughout the life of the business, decisions must be made.  Core values of the organization will lay its foundation and provide the framework for these decisions.

An organization’s values create a foundation for integrity and they define the important truths that guide your actions. They will serve as a guidepost for all those in the organization who through their individual efforts will collectively achieve the organizational goals. Values are principles or standards by which we do business and are to be non-negotiable. As you think about crystallizing your values, consider what you know to be right as well as how you want to be known by others.

If the primary function of your business is to attract and maintain customers in order to generate long-term profits or financial viability, then issues such as meeting client or customer expectations, delivering quality service, etc., must be included in the values statement. Your values should take into consideration the importance you place upon each stakeholder in your business. By definition, a stakeholder is anyone who has the power to exert influence on your organization. It may be an individual, a group, or another organization. For example, your stakeholders could include your customers, your employees and their families, your stockholders, the community, licensing and regulatory agencies, or suppliers.

Some examples of value statements are:

• Improving the quality of life through technology and innovation.
• The company exists to alleviate pain and disease.
• We will be regarded by our customers as easy to deal with and as a provider of high-quality, reliable products and services.
• We strive to be the best for the World, not just the best in the World

There have been and are many companies in the media these days and over the past several years that clearly operated and made decisions with no values and we are all aware of how they impacted people’s lives. However, there are a lot of companies who have well defined values and make decisions with those values ever present. Go to http://www.chick-fil-a.com/#closedonsundays and learn why Chick-fil-A is closed on Sunday and why they believe it is part of their recipe for success. Here’s another example – http://www.tylenol.com/page2.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subp_tylenol_recall_1.inc and learn why McNeil Consumer Healthcare initiated the recent voluntary recall of all their children and infant liquid products.

Visions are Powerful and (Fun)

If you or your business were in court today, on trial, would there be enough evidence to convict you of “having values” and demonstrating them in the conduct of your business?

What value statement is your business defined by?

The founder of Rezults Group, Inc is Bill Kille – an author, speaker, facilitator and coach … providing individual as well as organizational group coaching. Our purpose is to assist our clients to align their authentic gifts and talents with their dreams and goals to succeed – Creating a Generation of Leaders, Entrepreneurs’ and Success Stories.

Sometimes people expect coaches to serve as mentors. They want their coach to go before them and show them the way. However, the coach’s role is not to lead you. Rather it is to help you discover for yourself where you are today and where you want to be in the future. Once you chart your own course, your coach will accompany you on the journey and provide ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement.

Coaching relationships vary considerably. One of the advantages of individual coaching is that it can be tailored to the needs of the personality and the person being coached. Nevertheless, all effective coaching relationships have some common characteristics.

Effective coaching is focused. The coach will be focused on you and your goals. The spotlight will be on results not on extraneous issues. Coaching is not therapy. Your past will only be relevant when it affects your future goals. The coach will be committed to helping you get where you want to go, rather than helping you understand where you’ve been.

The purpose of coaching is not to create potential, as you possess all of the potential you need, but rather to reveal and release it. In the safety and confidentiality of the coaching environment, you will uncover your deepest desires, identify your strengths, and unmask constraints that prevent you from moving forward. Only then will you be better able to take the right actions necessary to achieve your goals.

The coaching relationship creates a safe space for you to mentally expand. Because safety and trust are established, creativity is unlocked, possibilities are discovered, and momentum is initiated. The coach will transparently offer you the benefits of their unique style, skills, life experiences, intuitive sense, and other strengths. Because the coaching sessions will be authentic, they will flow effortlessly and create great value.

Coaching will address and impact your whole life. You will achieve the greatest satisfaction when your personal life and your professional life are in balance and in harmony. The coaching relationship is about listening and responding, not advising or fixing. When you immerse yourself in the coaching experience, creative energy is released and transformation is the results. The pace may seem slow at first, but results come fast. And the results last because they are created on a strong foundation. Coaching will not simply help you solve challenges and accomplish goals, it will transform the way you solve and accomplish them. It will not simply improve your life—it will transform the way you live.

Success is the continual achievement of your own predetermined goals, stabilized by balance, and purified by belief. With a coach’s support, you will set goals in harmony with your values and beliefs and in alignment with your purpose. There is no quick and easy way to learn how to ride a bike. Similarly, coaching is not a quick fix—it’s a process.

As you move ahead with your life,  perhaps a coach should be in your corner offering encouragement and support as you discover on your own the solutions to any challenges that confront you.

Here at Rezults Group, Inc we provide individual as well as organizational group coaching. Our purpose is to assist you to align your authentic gifts and talents with your dreams and goals and succeed [as defined above] – Creating a Generation of Leaders, Entrepreneurs’ and Success Stories

Coaching Helps you Stand out in a Crowd!