"Communicating with IMPACT" - Patrick Donadio, MBA

Excerpt from Donadio’s most requested keynote, “ Belief-Driven Success” So far we have talked about (see previous postings): 1. Start at the END! 2. Write down your goals. 3. Set realistic yet challenging goals. 4. Anticipate obstacles and plan how to overcome them. 5. Get Mentally Prepared "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Martin Luther King, Jr Action is the key! The last three steps are all about action... 6. Implement the plan forwards. Now take action! Break action steps into weekly or daily activities. Keep a "TO DO" list! Prioritize it and refer to it often. Help others do the same. Remember - focus on results not activities. Periodically evaluate and adjust your plan. Keep your obstacles in mind (Step 4) and be prepared to either go through them or around them. Stay the course but adjust your sails. *7. Build in Rewards. Throughout the process, build in rewards for yourself and/or the staff. Break down an annual g...

Excerpt from Donadio’s most requested keynote, “ Belief-Driven Success” So far we have talked about (see previous postings): 1. Start at the END! 2. Write down your goals. 3. Set realistic yet challenging goals. The next two steps are steps most likely skipped when people set goals: *4. Anticipate obstacles and plan how to overcome them . Be proactive, anticipate obstacles. Ask yourself "What is going to stop me from achieving this goal?" Then ask, "How can I overcome these obstacles?" One of the biggest obstacles to success is YOU! *5. Get Mentally Prepared . Mental preparation is an important part of overcoming obstacles and taking action. Use techniques like visualization, quiet time and self-talk. Prepare for the worst and expect the best! Remember... “If you’re not mentally prepared, you’re not prepared.” --Patrick Donadio, MBA Come back... next time I am going to talk about the key step...Taking Action!

Excerpt from Donadio’s most requested keynote, “ Belief-Driven Success” So far we have talked about (see previous postings): 1. Start at the END! 2. Write down your goals. Here is the next step: 3. Set realistic yet challenging goals . Set yourself up to succeed. This builds your confidence. To say you want to triple your income in the first quarter might be an unrealistic goal. Unrealistic goals can cause you to lose motivation. Be challenging yet kind to yourself. Come back... next time I am going to talk about a step most people forget!