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Let the Journey Continue...
Monday, April 16, 2007
www.EmpowerU.net
(775) 575-2298


"Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will
never pay attention to their limitations again."

~ Arthur C. Clarke
 

 


  • Message in the Bottle

  • ~~ Important Schedule Updates ~~

  • Making A Difference: Wendi Spuehler, Team 485

  • Raise the Bar on Your Sales

  • My Mission Statement: Jeremy Rickles, Team 454

  • Achieve More By Holding Yourself Accountable

  • What do you want?

 


Today's Article


Message in the Bottle

By Scott V. Black

I just had Mark Upchurch build me a very large bookcase for my office area in my bedroom. Mark is a good friend, a family member and an employee. Anybody that has been through Leadership Adventure knows Mark Upchurch. Mark is really good with wood and he builds me things for the house all the time. In my bedroom, I have this dark wood desk with a “hutch” type extension that sits on top of the desk to store needed items to do “office” type stuff. This is where I usually write my articles and do some of my creative pieces. Those that know me can assume correctly that this desk is overflowing with books, papers, magazines, pictures… shaving cream, body lotion… I need something more to get organized and clean up my work station.

I needed a book case that could allow me to move all this “stuff” off of desk and organize it all pretty and proper. As I was moving the things that this large book case was going to hold, I noticed myself all over the house getting stuff from other places as well. I was finding books and materials from my radio shows, and writings. Everything I could find for my “home office." There was stuff I found also from other desks, and areas around my house where everything has been scattered… Up Until Now!

As I was doing this I came across a “message in a bottle." And it made me consider…

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~~ Important Schedule Updates ~~


Please Check for Changes in Our Class Schedule

There've been some recent changes in the class schedule you should be aware of. If you're enrolled in these classes you've already been notified, but if you are planning on coming to a graduation... you might want to know when to show up!

The Leadership Awakening class that had been scheduled for April 26-28 in Sacramento is now being held on April 19-21.

The Leadership Awakening class in Des Moines, Iowa that had been scheduled  for May 24-26 is now being held on May 10-12.

Please note these changes for your calendar and be sure to come to cheer on your new team members at graduation!

Making A Difference - Wendi Spuehler, Team 485
Scott,

At the end of the Awakening class you gave us a 30 day assignment to do something "volunteer" for someone else in need. Although, I have not done exactly as the assignment stated, I am in the process of being a Care Minister at the church I attend here.

After leaving Awakening I felt a strong sense of needing to become involved in something "bigger" than myself. Something where I could help others. I also, for the past few months have been wanting to get involved with something at church. I have been removed from activities for quite some many years. The church that my husband and I have been attending since last year is quite large and I was not sure where I could get myself "plugged in". So, I asked God for assistance.

About 2 weeks ago I got a call from an old friend from high school about our upcoming reunion; during our conversation, we discovered that we go to the same church!
She told me about the ministry she is involved in church and said that "I would be perfect!" for the job. After she told me about it, I attended an information class about the ministry and I have applied.

The ministry helps others in many different ways. The Care Ministry visits nursing homes, hospices, and also helps individuals in crisis. The ministry requires a 2 year commitment, a 6 week class and continuing education classes 1-2 times a month.

So Scott, I just wanted to let you know that I took your assignment seriously, and instead of just visiting somewhere once and reporting back to you. I have just given a 2 year commitment to "volunteering to help others." I will let you know how it is going over the next 2 years. I know you will enjoy hearing the results!


Raise the Bar On Your Sales!
The people on your sales team are your front-line heroes when it comes to growing your company. And growing your company in today's marketplace demands the very best from them.

Taking your sales from good to great means using leading-edge tools and techniques. Learn how you can boost sales effectiveness "Empower U style" by clicking here.

 

My Mission Statement: Jeremy Rickles, Team 454
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We're excited to offer you the opportunity to hold yourself even more accountable. One way to do this is by sharing your personal mission statement with your fellow graduates. Today begins a new regular feature for "Let the Journey Continue" in which you can read—and be inspired by—mission statements of your fellow Empower U Graduates.
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I will be a better person to myself and those around me. I will be the best son I can be by focusing on my father’s desire to see me become a successful man. I will be that man by focusing on my passion for music and my passion to be the best leader I can be to my family, friends, and co-workers. I will be a better brother through my expression of true emotions and challenging my siblings to be the best brothers they can be to me. I will be the best uncle I can be to my nieces and nephew who watch me even when I am not aware that I am being observed.

I will grow my talents as a musician through my determination to improve my skills every time I play an instrument. I give my best musically and emotionally during each performance whether by myself or in front of a crowd. I offer my guidance to anyone willing to be a student of music.

I will take part in my community by helping wherever help is needed. I will tackle any project big or small and ask “What’s Next?”.

I will be attentive to my companion’s needs and wishes so that I may be the best future husband and father I can be. My children will grow in a loving household full of good morals to empower them to make the best decisions.

I will give 100% of my being to all that I am and all that I desire to be in my relationships with my family, my work culture, and my world.

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To learn how you can step over the line and hold yourself accountable by sharing your mission statement with fellow graduates, see below.

Achieve More By Holding Yourself Even More Accountable

You can take your own accountability to live your dreams up a notch by sharing your goals with others. To help you do this we'd like you to send us a copy of your mission statement. We'd also like your permission to include it in this newsletter.

Why?

For 2 reasons:

  1. It helps you be more accountable when you share your mission statement with others.

  2. It inspires others to re-visit their mission statement more regularly.

In other words, it's a win-win situation for everyone. So step over the line to help yourself and help all of your fellow graduates by sending in your mission statement. Just click here to send it.

Available NOW!


Light Your Candle

Now you can attend an empowering Leadership Awakening Graduation any time you like from the comfort of your own home! This new DVD is ready now!

Filmed live last year, this is Empower U CEO and Master Trainer Scott V. Black at his best, leading the graduation ceremony from beginning to end. You'll be able to use this DVD to refocus your vision and rekindle your own flame...

Because of popular demand, we've kept the price at $30. You can call the office, order online (click here to go to the online store) or you can pick up your copy at any graduation.

Call the office at (775) 575-2298 or email by clicking here.

What do you want?

We hope you enjoy receiving "Let the Journey Continue". Our intention is to include articles and features that are useful and inspiring and above all, that help you achieve more every day!

We'd love to get your input to make this newsletter even more relevant and useful to you. We not only want to know what features you like, what features you don't like and anything else you'd like to see in this newsletter, but also welcome your articles, poems, stories, etc. We will do our best to use the best of your ideas to make "Let the Journey Continue..." even better and more helpful for YOUR journey.

In addition, we welcome articles and submissions by graduates and other readers.

Contact us by clicking here. We appreciate your input.

Scott V. Black
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