Are you accepting mediocracy?
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Mar 9 – Are you accepting mediocracy? Do you feel as though everyone around you is merely working or completing things at the bare minimum necessary? Do you feel as if they are focusing just on what will be sufficient for meeting versus exceeding expectations? If some
of these individuals are working directly with you or for you, then you may be falling victim to accepting mediocrity. If you are not clearly defining expectations or are simply thinking that there is nothing that you can do, you are accepting mediocrity instead of overcoming it.
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If you are frustrated because you feel that the mediocrity you are experiencing is affecting your ability to achieve the level of success you desire, then it is time to take charge in ways that only you can. Instead of viewing mediocrity as a problem, see it as the opportunity for improvement that it is either in how you
approach it for yourself or and how you approach working with others.
Take an MM&I Moment to awaken to areas where you believe mediocrity is impacting your ability to achieve. Then list
specifically why this is holding you back or limiting your ability to move forward. In areas that are directly impacting you, list some steps you can take that will enable you to begin seeing progress again at the level and standards you desire. Is it through communicating better? Is it through putting specific policies or procedures into place? Is it through training? Is it through replacing or supplementing the skill-set needed? What you may also discover in reviewing your "whys" is that what
you believe is limiting you is actually not hindering you at all. And the best part of that realization is the enthusiasm you will gain by reinforcing what you have known all along - that you can and will succeed.
Wide Awake Quote of the Week
"There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment." - Norman Vincent Peale
Yours in dreaming WIDE awake,
Sherre'
CLIENT FEATURE: BraveWorks
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AN ENTREPRENEURIAL NONPROFIT REBRANDS BRINGING ITS PURPOSE AND PRESENCE INTO ALIGNMENT: Sherre' had the privilege to be brought in as a branding strategist for the non profit formerly known as Fashion & Compassion, which officially launched its new branding in February. Its new identity,
BraveWorks, culminated as the result of a strategic review process that included vision and mission development, conducting several focus groups, interviews and strategic sessions to come to the name and narrative of this enterprising nonprofit helping women transform pain to purpose. Check out their website and the powerful work they are doing! Check out their shop of artisan creations that give
these women new beginnings!
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CLIENT BLOG: You Inspired Living
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PIPPIN'S YOU-INSPIRED LIVING'S SICK HOME SERIES GETS INDUSTRY ATTENTION: Pippin Home Designs, a client of BizGrowth Inc. since 1996, has taken a stand with an informative "Sick Home" blog series, revealing what many homeowners may not realize when building or buying a home. The series covers everything
from toxic materials and mold to air quality and HVAC best practices to realize a home that enhances your health and wellbeing on all fronts. CLICK HERE to visit the blog and read the series.
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CPE PROFITABILITY, LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH TRAINING EXPANDED INTO CANADA: Sherre's CPE webinar trainings have been picked up for inclusion to Canadian CPA Societies. From the Three Market Analysis Priorities to Drive Profits to Dreaming Wide Awake and Leadership Lessons, Sherre's trainings bring real-world insight from the entrepreneurial community
to Controllers, CPAs and CFOs.
EARN YOUR CPE CREDITS: Sherre' is an expert providing courses through Executive Education, Inc. and CPA Crossings for continuing education credits to CPAs and CFOs across the country. You can take the webinar, "4 Critical Factors to Create Sustainable Growth," at various dates and times through April 2022, CLICK HERE to learn more. The webinar, "3 Market Analysis Priorities to Drive Profitability," is also available various dates and times through April 2022, CLICK HERE to learn more. These offerings are available through April 2022. "Dream Wide Awake: Overcoming What Limits You", CLICK HERE to learn more. "Are You the Leader You Think You Are?", CLICK HERE to learn more. "Do You Know What Time is Costing You?", CLICK HERE to learn more. "Accountability Advantage: Empowering Performance", CLICK HERE to learn more. "Networking that Works for Long-term Success", CLICK HERE to register. "Confessions of a Mompreneur: Leadership Lessons Learned", CLICK HERE to learn more.
NCACPA CPE CREDITS: Are you earning your CPEs in North Carolina through the NCACPA? Here are links to some of Sherre's courses available. "Are You the Leader You Think You Are?" offered 04/13/2022, CLICK HERE to
register. "Accountability Advantage: Empowering Performance, Productivity & Reputation" offered on 03/23/2022, CLICK HERE to register. "Leadership Lessons Learned" offered 04/20/2022, CLICK HERE to
register. "Dream Wide Awake: Overcoming What Limits You in Life" offered 04/21/2022, CLICK HERE to register.
SHERRE' TO CO-HOST LOCAL BIZ NOW IN JULY: Sherre' will be back in the month of July to cohost the Local Biz Now Radio Show with WSIC Radio in Statesville, NC.
Sherre' was the featured cohost with Joe Vagnone the entire month of April in 2021 for his Local Biz Now radio broadcast. A frequent co-host and guest, Sherre' brought small business topics of interest for bantering and discussion along with special guests, small business owners from the area. To learn more about Local Biz Now, CLICK HERE.
- April 2: Sherre' discussed Jeff Bezo's 11 Tips for Business Success and interviewed client, Palash Desai of The Organic Maids and his focus on purpose-driven capitalism. CLICK HERE to watch full episode in the Facebook Live recording. CLICK HERE to view interview with Palash on YouTube.
- April 9: Sherre' discussed the fact that time actually is money in business and my Income Based Time Management checklist to better understand how everyone in your company is valuable in how their time is spent, in addition to you, the business owner. Joe and Sherre' had a great interview
with client, Jeff Karp of Karp Financial Strategies. To watch the entire segment on Facebook Live, CLICK HERE.
- April 16: Joe and Sherre' interviewed client and CEO of Vaudra International, Tamara Rabenold. She shared insights to her company's growth as a result of an increase in demand for intellectual property investigations of counterfeiting and
acquisitions. CLICK HERE to watch the Facebook Live broadcast.
- April 23: Last week, Joe and Sherre' interviewed client and Health Strategist of MsFitOne Lifestyles, Elizabeth Colen. She shared insights to her Five Pillars of Transformation and how she was her first client to get her body, spirit,
and mind transformed to what it is today.
- April 30: Sherre' interviewed client, Natasha Fowler of Fowler Housing Management Advisors, whose mission is to make affordable housing accessible to all. She reinforced the power of Secret #48 from my book, 50 Secrets of Growth
Companies in Down Economic Times, which is the Start-Up Formula for Success, (R+P)+(I+S) = GO! Check out the FB Live broadcast by CLICKING HERE.
BUILDING VALUE THROUGH PROTECTING UNIQUENESS: Did you know that BizGrowth Inc. has an intellectual property development and management division, GreenCastleIP? Part of building value in your business is protecting its uniqueness. This is so much more than branding. This is a strategy-driven initiative that can pay dividends in the end.
To learn more about all we can do to help elevate your differentiation to a whole next level, CLICK HERE. Proud to announce the successful protection of Greencrest Marketing's "Ignite Your Business" podcast, and BeeKonnected.
FEATURED ON THRIVE GLOBAL/AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: Sherre' was honored to be interviewed by Yitzi Weiner, editor of Authority Magazine and Thrive Global columnist for Huffington Post. To read the interview, CLICK HERE
"5 EXPENSES YOU SHOULDN'T CUT" HAS EXCEEDED 10,000 DOWNLOADS: The excerpt of Secret #9 from Sherre's book, 50 Marketing Secrets, focused on the five areas growth companies know are investments, not expenses. It was originally featured on entrepreneur.com, and businessinsider.com has now exceeded 10,000 downloads since being
published. To understand why it is such a hot download, read the excerpt HERE!
WE ARE BIZGROWTH INC.: For over 35 years, I have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurial enterprises grow and business owners prosper. SLD Unlimited is a beautiful part of our history, and BizGrowth Inc is now the "next level, next idea" go-to company for entrepreneurs nationwide. To learn more about all we do to help entrepreneurial companies build preference, value and worth, go to www.bizgrowthinc.com.
DREAM WIDE AWAKE BLOG: You can always catch the main message from Sherre's weekly Wide Awake Wednesday inspirations on her Dream Wide Awake blog which is posted each Wednesday morning, in case you miss the email.
DID YOU ENJOY AND FIND VALUE IN TODAY'S INSPIRATION? Feel free to forward this week's Dream Wide Awake message to others and encourage them to sign up by going to www.memyselfandinc.com or www.sherredemao.com.
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