She’s bitchy, ballsy and brash.
She’s Tabatha, and she’s taking over.
I might be a little late to the party, but I’ve just discovered “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover,” and I’m hooked.
Tabatha Coffey is almost the complete opposite of me in every respect. And yet, there is something extraordinarily compelling about watching her crack heads together in the name of saving a failing business. Watching her, I know there is something for me to learn. There’s definitely a homeopathic dose of Tabatha that would make a difference in my business, and maybe yours as well.
For some of us, putting ourselves in a situation where we have to reveal our dreams, fears and triumphs to our peers is taking a huge risk, even if we value the learning that might result. It’s incredibly important to feel safe if we’re going to share what we usually keep inside, especially regarding our entrepreneurial aspirations. In today’s podcast, Cheri Ruskus of Victory Circles introduces us to a tool – the mastermind process – that provides a powerful way to create that safety so that you can make meaningful connections with others while strengthening your business.
Oh dear, did that headline sound exasperated? I think it did. Because I am.
Over the past 18 months, I’ve been especially in tune with articles and posts that mention introversion. And so often, there is a collapsing of the definitions of introvert and shy. The article will start out OK, positing that introverts can be leaders, or business owners, or sales people. Then they will highlight a particular person, first by describing how he or she was shy as a youth. The shyness may be true, and it’s somewhat irrelevant to his or her status as an introvert.
As long as I see credible news outlets and bloggers interchange “introvert” with “shy” (or almost worse, with “passive,” which is what the Harvard Business Review did in reports of recent leadership research), I know that we need to keep beating the “introvert-does-not-equal-shy” drum.
(Quick note: I am NOT saying there’s anything wrong or shameful with being shy. It’s simply that as long as we accept incorrect definitions, we’ll not have access to solutions or information that can help us the most.)
What do I need most to succeed in business?
Be fearless!
What do I do when doubts creep in?
Be fearless!
How do I get over my fears?
Be fearless!
Last week, I attended an outstanding Puget Sound Business Journal “Grow Your Business” Expo. The day was full of exhibitors and presenters, all focused on providing resources and strategies to entrepreneurs. A common theme of many of the speakers? Be fearless!
Every time someone said that, I cringed inside.
I titled this post “How to Stop Thinking and Start Living” not because I had the answer, but because I was hoping you would.
See, I think too much. I live in my head – typical introvert, I think! 
It’s so bad, I even coined a phrase – while on VACATION, for goodness sakes! – “double-think,” as in, “I need to double-think on that one a bit.”
Really!? Some thoughts on thinking too much…
