1598

Matt Higgins to ⭐Laurie Foster and the #BurnTheBoat launch group:
✨Today, my role is to operate at the highest possible level and with the best I can do with my time and resources.

✨Tomorrow, this version of me will be gone. I will be a new and better version of myself based on the people I met, the people I worked with and by doing my best yesterday and by my intentions for this new day!

🙋‍♀️I am here to beat the results I received for myself and delivered to others every single day...always helping others do the same.

Thank you, Matt Higgins and Isaac Hyman and wishing you the added personal insight for us today.

👉👉👉I will be sharing your book with clients and colleagues who will promise to read and discuss.

#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #BurnTheBoats #BookLaunch #ExecutiveCareers #CorporateStrategist #BusinessStrategyAndSolutions #FORWARD #FosterStrategiesGroup #SocialMarketing #

1597

My EA and I are watching Matt Higgins live right now as he launches his exciting new book and program, 'Burn the Boats'.

Here is the link for the call in progress.https://https://lnkd.in/eBza_wmP

For those who seek great leaders to learn from, especially those who engage in Social with their audience, connect to Matt today on LI.

His entire methodology is to go all in on your Plan A and abolish your options and distractions.

Sarah Higgins, Matt's wife and business partner is inspirational and intriguing to follow also.

Thank you to Isaac Hyman for moderating/facilitating this call today.

There is great information for anyone with a dream or in a leadership role. Matt's story, accomplishments, and desire to elevate others are all remarkable. I pre-ordered my copy of his book as soon as they made doing so available.

Link to order yours:
https://lnkd.in/etSMCTQR

1596

Why did I chose to build my brand and business strategically on LinkedIn?
That is an easy one. It's for me and it's so you will always know I am...
✨Here to help.
✨Here to serve.
✨Here to lead.
✨Here to learn.
✨Here to give hope.
✨Here to share.
✨Here to meet new professionals and deepen relationships with all.

✨Here, because it's worth it.
After 20 years in Automotive, I literally built my business, right here in front of your eyes.

✨How much time and effort will I invest here going forward?
👏👏👏More! Because- it's the highest ROI for all of my goals and objectives, day in and day out.

#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #IBuiltThis #Automotive #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessStrategy #Training #LeadershipCoaching #Talent #CorporateStrategy #Speaker #Trainer #WomanOwnedBusiness #PeopleMatter

1595

In the 'You Cannot Make This Up' category, things I heard in a conversation again in the last week:

📞I receive, and gladly take, an inordinate amount of calls and requests to meet each week. I can't always answer immediately, but as soon as I'm free, I am there to listen and learn-and frequently know the caller, known or unknown to me previously, is looking for some assistance.

This happened again last week.
Here is a nearly verbatim excerpt of the conversation.

👉Them: "Laurie, I'm having trouble with my business. I have lost my first clients and I'm having a hard time finding new ones. No one is calling. I need revenue or I won't be able to continue."

🙋‍♀️Me: "So share with me what you are doing on free, easy to use Social Platforms like FB, LinkedIn, Insta, TikTok, et al? Lots of people, great place for them to learn about you, your business, how it helps them..."

👉Them: "I don't like Social Media."

🙋‍♀️Me: "What is your current Marketing budget?"

👉Them: "I have to wait to spend money on Marketing until I get more business."

🙋‍♀️Me: "Gotcha. So how badly do you want this? Do you believe you are good at what you do and are you proud of the work you offer?"

👉Them; "Yes!!! I'm great at it. I have a degree, certifications and love what I do."

🙋‍♀️Me: "And you still want to start your own business and attract a client base for those skills?"

👉Them: "YES! I don't know why people aren't responding."

🤷‍♀️Me: "To what?"

👉Them: " ----"

(((awkward silence...finally...)))

🙋‍♀️Me: " Are you asking because you would like my help?
I am glad to share (Donate!) an hour showing you how I have built my business through no-cost Social Media and Marketing along with public speaking opportunities?"

👉Them: "No- I really don't like Social anything."

🙋‍♀️Me: "Hey, good luck. I wish you the best!!!"

Not often at a loss for words, I simply said, I have another call coming in...nice catching up with you.

But I'm still sad for them. 🤷‍♀️
Truly wishing all of us an open mind and constant enlightenment.
Saying 'no' and unwillingness to grow isn't something I am familiar enough to help with.


1594

Somehow, I felt that some of you might need a little assist in your language before the week begins. I hope you have fun taking a look at these ways to handle common work challenges.

Trust me, I do entire clinics for professionals on how to say 'no' and make the recipient feel good about it.

I help people upgrade their communication powers, their influence, and their impact.

Just one more strategy to get you farther in your career, faster.

Enjoy this #TokTok and get ready for a great week.

Your Career Strategy Partner,
Laurie
President
Foster Strategies Group
and 🌟FORWARD

#ExecutiveCoaching #CareerStrategy

#Talent#ExecutiveTalent #LearnToLead #LeadershipMatters #Communication #Growth #corporateleadership




1593

Leaders, treat your people well. And behave, please and thank you.
Another week with another story of an Owner/Leader who fails to take constructive feedback, at all...even as they embarrass themselves publicly...again.

Just imagine for one brief moment in your harried schedule that you are not quite as amazing-or replaceable-as you think you are. We know it's difficult, but try.

Your team is watching.
Your clients are watching.
You are literally costing your company more business than you realize as confidence in you is shattered.
And yet you have no desire to listen. let alone change.

Even as you insist on listening, changing...from everyone in your fiefdom.

We all have work to do to earn our leadership daily. It doesn't matter if you are the owner or in leadership.

It's all the same to your people, your clients, your investors.

Even if you were able to get away with bad behavior in the past, and even if you think it is somehow part of your 'winning formula', today's talent market has zero tolerance and they also have unlimited options.

In case you prefer bullet points:
📌Zero Tolerance.
📌Unlimited Options.

👉Board Members: Examine your leaders.
It is part of your job, after all.

I cannot wait for the day when I don't need to report on this.
A girl can only dream.

1592

Foster Strategies Group and ✨FORWARD Executive Career Strategies and Talent Acquisition are both growing.

We are now seeking to add two additional partners to our team.

✨For FSG: A professional skilled in Business Development and Customer Care. Prefer Charlotte, NC with 2 days in office, plus remote.

👏You are noted for your exceptional communication skills on all platforms, email, text, phone, messenger, LinkedIn, video..., and follow through relentlessly. You are committed to great outcomes for all of our business and individual clients. You care about results.

👉Our Director of Business Development and Client Experience role will have opportunities to grow quickly with our rapidly growing company including in increased responsibilities, promotions and compensation.

💵Salary commensurate with experience. Targeted Year One Compensation- $75-125k.

✨For FORWARD: An early stage professional looking to grow their career. Experience in Talent, Recruiting, Search with strong, proven communication skills, social media presence, client care and can speak easily with major company stakeholders.

🎯Video applications are required along with email and telephone conversation examples. The right candidate will possess basic skills of Outlook and Teams (video) calls, scheduling and basic project managements. Helpfulness, solid follow through, understanding timelines and prioritization and most of all client relationships.

We can teach all other skills.
Prefer Charlotte, NC with 2 days per week in office plus remote.

💵Compensation will include a solid base plus commissions and bonuses projected to eclipse $75-125k.

👉This position will be our Director of Executive Career Strategies. Join us now and grow rapidly into new opportunities.

🙋‍♀️We are committed to building a team of quality individuals, and are of course, DEI based as we are a Woman Owned and Operated company.

📌Please do note we are looking for local Charlotte candidates first as we are growing quickly and need added team exposure.

#BetterTogether #WomenLeadingAutomotive #ExecutiveCareers #CareerOpportunities #LeadershipMatters #TalentAcquisition #FORWARD #FosterStrategies #CorporateLeadership #BusinessStrategy #WeAreHiring #TopTierTalent #ProfessionalsInAutomotive #Recruiting

1591

😳No big deal. Just my rock star daughter Andrea Seymour doing her thing getting written up and receiving awards all over the place.

Don't worry, I'm not proud. No, not me.

👉She can't help it she's the majority owner of Springdale Custom Builders, a phenomenal Custom Home and Office Building and Design firm that also happened to have been named the 4th fastest growing company in Charlotte according to Charlotte Business Journal.

Like I said… no biggie...this is normal, right?

Thanks for being slightly above average, Andrea Seymour!!!😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰

👏👏👏Cheering my beautiful, talented daughter on every step of the way! 👏👏👏

♥️♥️♥️Way to go, Andrea!

Brian Seymour SouthPark Magazine

#AndreaSeymour #SpringdaleCustomBuilders #CharlotteHomes #CharlotteBusinessJournal #SouthParkMagazine #CharlottesMostBeautifulHomes #WomenOwnedBusiness #LeadershipMatters #ProudMomma

1590

You know it's time.
It was probably time a long time ago.
We give you the confidence, the communication skills, and all of your options to make the next move your most strategic and smartest move yet.

Isn't it time?

FORWARD Executive Career Services and Talent Acquisition by Foster Strategies Group.

Reach out to info@fosterstrategiesgroup.com, https://lnkd.in/eRDK9MT or call/text 269.217.0414 and learn how we can help.

It's time.

#CareerStrategy #ExecutiveCareers #ExecutiveCoaching #TalentAcquisition #NextLevel #LeadershipMatters

1589

The word is out!
Leadership is lonely- and there are precious few resources to support Executives in their quest to continue to grow strategically.

We help today's Executives consider complex situations with People, Performance, Competition and more by listening carefully and offering our unique, yet proven solutions.

You deserve an ace up your sleeve.
And you deserve a partner.

✨FORWARD Executive Coaching and Career Services from @Foster Strategies Group is the trusted resource for today's busiest and best leaders.

For your Executive and Leadership level Talent needs, reach out to info@forwardexecs.com, laurie@fosterstrategiesgroup.com or call/text to 269.217.0414

https://lnkd.in/eRDK9MT
#AutomotiveLeadership #ExecutiveCareers #LeadershipCoaching #CareerTrajectory #LeadershipMatters #IncreaseYourOptions #KnowYourValue #Prepare #TalentAcquisition #ExecutiveCoach

1588

Most people don't invest in themselves prior to starting their next job search. Due to this, they are leaving far too much on the table, and often fail to properly consider the new company completely for its financial stability, competitive threats, growth mindset and more.

It's interesting, because these same professionals wouldn't make a business decision without completing their due diligence.

In addition, the quick search approach fails to provide these well-intentioned people with a greater set of options and salary negotiation confidence.

So when should you start to prepare, strategically, prior to planning your next important career move?

1586

After yet another remarkable National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) as I think about our abundant, endless opportunities together, I'm reminded of a powerful song from 'The Greatest Showman'. Here are the lyrics and a link for you. The song is even more compelling when you know the words and hear it play. Another interesting layer to this entire theme is that the incredible vocal artist, Loren Allred in this video, was the voice behind the actress in the movie, limiting her visibility to the world. Listen, play, and read these words. No, I'm never going to say I have done enough. Are you with me?

✨Never Enough

I'm trying hard to hold my breath
Let it stay this way
Can't let this moment end
You've set off a dream in me
It's getting louder now
Can you hear it echoing?
Take my hand
Will you share this with me
Because without you...

All the stars of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough
Never be enough
Towers of gold are still too little
These hands couldd hold the world but it'll
Never be enough
Never be enough
For me
Never, never
Never enough, never, never.
Never enough, never, never,
For me
For me

#LorenAllred #NeverEnough #TheGreatestShowman #CareerStrategies #FORWARDExecs


1585

Your Career is a Multi-Million Dollar Business.
Are you operating it that way?

If you were 'Your Name Here Enterprises' what would you do to ensure your success, your revenue, your profit margins, your new opportunities?

I talk to Execs and Leaders like you every single day.

My thoughts are confirmed by these high-performers daily:

🎯Leadership gets lonely, quickly
🎯The company you lead offers little to no resources for your continued growth
🎯 There are also few guidelines of how, when, where to grow
🎯The situations under your care become more complex, with more at stake
🎯The pressing needs of your Teams only increase
🎯The complexities of the Market, your Competition, the Economy and numerous internal + external factors add up quickly
🎯As in politics, the best often don't make it through to the top. Leaving some who should not be in their roles at the helm. This requires careful navigation and strategies.
🎯You still have desired Career objectives, yet little time to focus on your personal, professional growth.

And finally,
🎯 You don't always have all of the options you would like for making a series or decisions.


I am proud to represent dozens of the brightest minds and most accomplished talent amongst Automotive and FinTech leaders.

Start following to learn more on how we can support you on your Multi-Million Dollar Business Journey.

#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #ExecutiveCareerStrategy #ExecutiveCoaching #ExecutiveTalentAcquisition #MakeYourMove #MakingAnImpact #MultiMillionDollarBusiness

1584

On An Open Executive Role: What it Can Cost An Organization
✨Before I add my insights, what have you seen an underperforming Executive or an open seat in Leadership can cost a company?
I will share a few categories to get the conversation started.
Speaking of categories, however. some are as powerful as a Hurricane Category 1-5!
👉 Company Teams
👉 Client Care
👉 Growth
👉 Disruption
👉 Consumer Confidence
👉 Project Completion
👉 Oversight
👉 Objective Completion
👉Communication
👉 Future Planning...

When we partner with companies like yours, we quickly assess any recent exposure and help close any business gaps, even during the #Search process.

We have no interest in merely filling a seat for you. Far too much is at stake with each Leadership role.

We will secure the candidate who can offer you the greatest ROI, who can easily and adeptly acclimate to your company and make an indelible impact on your business and your future.

✨So let's hear your thoughts on all of the costs in time, money, effort, impact, etc.

You don't need a stack of resumes.
You need the right person.
And that is our strategy.

The right people, in front of the right companies, as effortlessly and quickly as possible.

✨FORWARD Execs: Career and Talent Acquisition Strategies from @Foster Strategies Group.


1582

After the whirlwind week it was at National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) I was smiling this morning at how many former colleagues from my years at Cars.com and AutoNation I was able to spend time with again.

Wherever you go, the people who matter most and made the biggest difference for you and others are always in your heart and on your mind.

It's amazing to see all of your careers grow o and grow. You each bring increased influence and impact throughout #Automotive and beyond.

Safe travels home, friends, and I trust the event was as rewarding for you as it was for me.

#BetterTogether #FriendsAndColleagues
#LeadershipMatters
#Automotive

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