Posts Tagged ‘Business advisors’

I went to lunch with my friend Deborah Crimes owner of Lessons from Abroad. We
met
at my favorite restaurant, Ledo's, for a delicious pizza, salad, and business
conversation.

We chatted about the importance of growing personal skills useful for business.
We talked about the importance of professional exposure: using press releases,
marketing tools, seminars, etc. Then we talked about personal health. Deborah
exercises every day. I, on the other hand, think about it every day. Yet, I
always talk about doing more.

Then Deborah said the dreaded words that confirmed my true heart, “Oh, I see, you're
not serious.” She said it in a way that conveyed it was fine that I wasn’t; so,
she just wasn’t saying any more about that subject. She switched the
conversation, and started talking about all the bible studies I attend.

Wow! I love that most about Deborah, she cuts to the chase.
It reminded me of Proverb 27:6a “Wounds from a friend can be trusted…”  Do you have someone in your life that gets to
the point with you? I highly recommend that you find that person. It was very
beneficial for me to have had that conversation with her, because I immediately
came home and started exercising. I’m not consistent. Yet, I know beyond a
shadow of a doubt that before my lunch with her next month I will be more
active.

I also take this approach with her when it comes to business
advice. Deborah is a very savvy business woman. She has successfully launched
her language programs for children throughout the region. Yet, the most
important lesson that I’ve learned from her is the giving of herself to help
someone else get ahead. However, that person must be ready to take action; as
you can see my friend is not into wasting time (yours or hers)!

So, I hope you find someone to invite alongside you in your
business that will be honest with you, and challenge you to move forward.