Running Lean

Things have slowed up on the business development side. I’m running lean. The challenge I’m facing is not unique. In fact, about a week ago I shared my story with a good friend of mine. He’d faced the same challenges years ago. He offered his solution, based on experience.

He’d been doing what I’m currently doing. He’d find business, do the work, then find more business, then do the work. He learned that he enjoyed doing the work, but not actually finding the business. So he partnered with someone that enjoyed finding the business. His business grew exponentially.

His words have resonated with me for well over a week. I’m needing to find several individuals who enjoy business development. I’m not one of those people anymore. In years past, I’ve enjoyed that type of role. Today, I do not. I find solving client problems the best investment of my time.

Once again, I’ll need to find some specialists. People with a refined skill set in a specific niche. This will be one of the ways I’ll grow my organization, expand my reach, and fulfill my purpose.

Today, Monday September 27, 2021, I am grateful that:

Leon and I got a chance to hang out for a bit yesterday. It’s good to have a day to rest, relax, and speak American English.

I did get to spend some time with Ronnie. Today he would have turned 61. I think about how things would have been if he were still alive. I’d like to think he’d readily offer the sage counsel one gets from an older sibling.

I can remember those who’ve begun another phase of their journey fondly, without reliving the experience of their deaths. It took years to get to this point. I’m all too familiar with the grieving process and have more experience than most my age. This way seems to be better than what I did in the past.

What areas of your professional life could be enhanced?

Is there someone you can partner with that has those areas as strengths?

Is there someone that could mentor you to improve in those areas?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!