I've been a firefighter/paramedic, fitness trainer, business owner, ship's doctor, life insurance salesman, high ticket closer and more. One thing is always the same: Integrity Matters. Every time. All the time.
Company: "We encourage honest feedback & discourse - it's the only way we can truly cultivate authentic success."
Same Company: "We're letting you go - it just seems you don't align with our vision."
Surprisingly many of the "big boys" don't understand/have forgotten the basics. Just because you can promise bigger than most does not mean you can "get away" with lackluster delivery.
Trust over volume. Ethics over enrollments.
Quality over quantity. Ownership over blame.
Be - Kind - First.
Seek to be a leader second.
You cannot be a leader if you are unkind or so bent on your own agenda that you are unable to listen as you lead.
You may call yourself a "leader"... you may be in control and call all the shots; but, rest assured, you are no leader.
Whenever you feel like you "just can't catch a break," come back and read this excerpt from my book "Speech Therapy." Again and again. And, if this helps you, share it with a friend.
When your back is against the wall remember these 3 things:
1. Integrity Matters - Even when you're down and out (especially, actually).
2. Tune out the Noise - Only you know what you're truly facing, ignore the peanut gallery.
3. Take Action - The only way forward is forward.