2090

The Power of 15 Minutes.
The task looming in front of you seems insurmountable.
You're a bit of a perfectionist, so it's all or nothing.
Plus add a scoop of guilt or anxiety over the fact you know you should have started.

WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO YOURSELF, FRIENDS?
The largest or most unenjoyable projects might seem ominous, but in fact can be quite easy to start. You just have to start them.

PERFECTION IS NOT THE GOAL. GETTING THE FIRST STEP DONE IS.
Try this. Tell yourself the following,
"In 15 minutes I can make a list of the things I need to do, read, research for this project."
Set a timer and go!

NEXT, LAYOUT A TIMELINE
15 minutes again? Yes, 15 minutes to think through a timeline for the thing you are procrastinating.

VOILA!
No 'real' work or anything too challenging. Just 2 steps broken into 15 minute sprints.

15 minutes is more than enough time for me to get organized.

In only 15 minutes, I can set up a list to tackle this project.

In only 15 minutes, I can pull the documents I need to get started.

In 5 minutes, I can jot down the names of all people who can and will help with this project and how they could contribute.

Although the first step is historically the hardest, make it the easiest by minimizing it in your mind. 'It's only!' 'In only', in less than....and so on.

One of the biggest hurdles and breakthroughs are the decision to simply start. Make it your decision to do it in an easy, 'chewable bites' fashion, that's all.

Timing is everything. There are times when procrastination means missing a much more important opportunity than a task.

Are you ready not to get started?
It will only take 15 minutes!
#BetterTogether
#PerformanceHacks #Automotive #LeadershipMatters #ExecutiveExcellence #MidLevelManagement #UpperLevelManagement #Strategy

2088

On an Invaluable Performance Tip: Stop 'Chasing' and Start Attracting.
Do the work.
Make your plans.
Fulfill what you promised.
Do more.
Do Better.
📈And then make a plan to become more 'attractive' to your desired clients.

✨Start with Becoming a Better Version of Your Professional Presence to Your Desired Audience - and to the Audience Needing Your Solutions

👉Become Interesting to Potential Clients and Industry Colleagues
👉Become Intriguing by Asking Good Questions
👉Become Helpful by Leading the Way
👉Become Trusted by Your Continuous Track Record + Relevance
👉Become a Better Communicator: Written, spoken, small groups, large groups.

✨Become 'Attractive' to those needing someone with your talents, skills and stability.

📉Avoid the Traps of Chasing: Desperation, Low Value, Mismatched Offers, Telling Over Listening...and Visible Frustration, Even Bitterness and Blame.

Every time I write I am thinking about how 'One Single Person' needs to hear what I am sharing, and to do my best to deliver these ideas with clarity.

By envisioning 'One Single Person' and carefully considering what they are facing, I can add depth, intention and assistance. I'm talking with someone, not 'at' anyone.

This approach has never failed me.

By knowing the people I want to help, I can focus on bringing unexpected value to them, helping them make the decision to go forward, often, before we ever talk.

This is how Attraction works.
No hocus-pocus. No short cuts. You do the work.
Pay attention to everything. Listen, listen, listen. Remove personal biases.
And keep priming the pump until the pipeline overflows.

For those interested in talking more about how an 'Attraction' Approach can provide their business with significant increases, seamlessly, just ask.

It's Next-Level, Genuine Marketing.

I have built a pretty solid reputation of willingness and ability to help. ;)

Stop and think before spinning your wheels, overworking and wearing out your Customers and Prospects.

Attract those you want to partner with and then never stop. It is a professional life you cannot imagine.
Go make a difference!
-Laurie

#BetterTogether #Automotive #BusinessStrategy #Attraction #Attract #BusinessPerformance #CustomerJourney #Sales #Process #Marketing #FiinTech #SaaS #Transportation #Logistics #Mobility #Goals #Pride #CorporateLeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCareers #ExecutiveCareerStrategy #ExecutiveCoaching #GrowthCoaching

2087

As beloved former POW and Senator McCain was dying, he wrote a farewell letter to the nation that he had served in both war and peace. “We are citizens of the world’s greatest republic, a nation of ideals, not blood and soil,” McCain wrote. “Americans never quit…. We never hide from history. We make history.”

Let's make him proud. Let's make some positive history together.

#BetterTogether #Automotive #Leadership #Ownership #GeneralManager #VPSales #CEO #CSO #CIO #CMO

2084

On Why I Recommend Used Car Week for All of Our Clients
Here is the 'short' list!
1) The multi-segment of services that intersect for more powerful outcomes and partnerships.
2) Recognition for great performance, innovation and up and coming leaders.
3) The level of attention and respect paid to customers and prospects in the Expo Hall.
4) The quantity and quality of discussions with fellow industry leaders.
5) The opportunity to expand my/your network at every event.
6) The caliber of the content delivered throughout all 4 days.
7) As anyone who has attended before knows, the leadership team at Cherokee Media Group /Auto Remarketing is outstanding.
Attention to detail. Friendliness. Helpfulness. Professionalism.
All on full display, every day, from early mornings to late nights which must be exhausting!

I'll be there Nov 6-9 in Scottsdale, AZ and I truly hope you will be also. If you would like to speak to me directly prior to choosing to go, DM me below.

I believe there are a few more days open for Early Bird Pricing for this top tier conference.
***not a paid endorsement!***

#BetterTogether #Automotive #UsedCarWeek #Finance #Retail #Innovation #AutomotiveLeadership #Expertise #ExecutiveMeetUps #CorporateLeadership #EventStrategy #ConferenceStrategy #Remarketing #Transport #Logistics #Wholesale #Investments #Recon #SaaS #Marketing

2083

The Power of15 Minutes.
The task looming in front of you seems insurmountable.
You're a bit of a perfectionist, so it's all or nothing.
Plus add a scoop of guilt or anxiety over the fact you know you should have started.

WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO YOURSELF, FRIENDS?
The largest or most unenjoyable projects might seem ominous, but in fact can be quite easy to start. You just have to start them.

PERFECTION IS NOT THE GOAL. GETTING THE FIRST STEP DONE IS.
Try this. Tell yourself the following,
"In 15 minutes I can make a list of the things I need to do, read, research for this project."
Set a timer and go!

NEXT, LAYOUT A TIMELINE
15 minutes again? Yes, 15 minutes to think through a timeline for the thing you are procrastinating.

VOILA!
No 'real' work or anything too challenging. Just 2 steps broken into 15 minute sprints.

15 minutes is more than enough time for me to get organized.

In only 15 minutes, I can set up a list to tackle this project.

In only 15 minutes, I can pull the documents I need to get started.

In 5 minutes, I can jot down the names of all people who can and will help with this project and how they could contribute.

Although the first step is historically the hardest, make it the easiest by minimizing it in your mind. 'It's only!' 'In only', in less than....and so on.

One of the biggest hurdles and breakthroughs are the decision to simply start. Make it your decision to do it in an easy, 'chewable bites' fashion, that's all.

Timing is everything. There are times when procrastination means missing a much more important opportunity than a task.

Are you ready not to get started?
It will only take 15 minutes!
#BetterTogether
#PerformanceHacks #Automotive #LeadershipMatters #ExecutiveExcellence #MidLevelManagement #UpperLevelManagement #Strategy

2082

#Charlotte Metro Dealers: The #Charlotte metro Auto market is highly competitive. Take advantage of learning from another expert this week.

We have last minute availability to view a fresh opportunity in person offering your Dealer Group services to get and stay ahead of your competition, save time, money while streamlining services and processes.

They are now entering Automotive after $60.5 in business success with myriad industries.

My client's VP of Partnerships, Kanta Mishra has extended their brief visit to Charlotte due to response.

Here are the highlights benefitting you, followed be an overview of the companies wide range of proven deliverables and industries.

Streamline and upgrade your:
Financial Process
Sales Process
Service + Parts Processes

All while offering up to a 40% Decrease in costs while adding outstanding levels of
Consistency
Accuracy
and reducing delays in all of the above

Resulting in saved time in
F&I
Sales
Service
Parts

Now that we have your attention, here is additional information you will find helpful.

Firstsource Lending has been in operation for 22+ years. Based in Dallas in the US, they have previously had years of proven successes in

#Health Care and Hospital Services
#Banking and Financial
#Communications +Media Technology
#Real Estate, Mortgage

We have 1 opening on Thursday mid-afternoon
1-2 openings on Friday morning.

We will be having dinner Wednesday evening and welcome including a few #DealerPrincipals, #GeneralManagers, #COO, #CRO #CFO #CPA or #FinancialDirectors to join us.

Partnerships like this combined with the opportunity to have an early adopter advantage are rare in our industry.

With Firstsource, you receive the confidence of partnering with an industry leader while still receiving 'hands-on' help and care.

Find out first-hand how our commitment to improving Provider to Dealer Partnerships can offer outstanding results for your business.

Call me direct at 269.217.0414 or DM me below for availability.
Sonic Automotive Keffer Automotive Group #AMSI
Hendrick Automotive Group

#Automotive #Finance #Performance #StreamlineProcesses #Revenue #CustomerExperience #EmployeeEfficiency #CorporateLeadership #CorporateAdvisory #LeadershipPerfomance #Leadership #Solutions #Strategy

2081

#Charlotte Metro Dealers: The #Charlotte metro Auto market is highly competitive. Take advantage of learning from another expert this week.

We have last minute availability to view a fresh opportunity in person offering your Dealer Group services to get and stay ahead of your competition, save time, money while streamlining services and processes.

They are now entering Automotive after $60.5 in business success with myriad industries.

My client's VP of Partnerships, Kanta Mishra has extended their brief visit to Charlotte due to response.

Here are the highlights benefitting you, followed be an overview of the companies wide range of proven deliverables and industries.
Streamline and upgrade your:
Financial Process
Sales Process
Service + Parts Processes
all while offering up to a 40% Decrease in costs while adding outstanding levels of
Consistency
Accuracy
and reducing delays in all of the above
Resulting in saved time in
F&I
Sales
Service
Parts

Now that we have your attention, here is additional information you will find helpful.
Firstsource Lending has been in operation for 22+ years. Based in Dallas in the US, they have previously had years of proven successes in
#Health Care and Hospital Services
#Banking and Financial
#Communications +Media Technology
#Real Estate, Mortgage

We have 1 opening on Thursday mid-afternoon
1-2 openings on Friday morning.

We will be having dinner Wednesday evening and welcome including a few #DealerPrincipals, #GeneralManagers, #COO, #CRO #CFO #CPA or #FinancialDirectors to join us.

Partnerships like this combined with the opportunity to have an early adopter advantage are rare in our industry.

With Firstsource, you receive the confidence of partnering with an industry leader while still receiving 'hands-on' help and care.

Find out first-hand how our commitment to improving Provider to Dealer Partnerships can offer outstanding results for your business.

Call me direct at 269.217.0414 or DM me below for availability.

Sonic Automotive Keffer Automotive Group #AMSI
Hendrick Automotive Group

#Automotive #Finance #Performance #StreamlineProcesses #Revenue #CustomerExperience #EmployeeEfficiency #CorporateLeadership #CorporateAdvisory #LeadershipPerfomance #Leadership #Solutions #Strategy

2080

We know a thing or two about presenting at conferences, events and private corporate meetings.

That's the reason we created our very own events strategy packages.

Whether you want to maximize your conference spend, increase performance or improve your presentations, we can help.

I am also glad to consider presenting at your next event. Send me a proposal of what you are looking to accomplish in the nature of the event.

DM me for more details.

#BetterTogether #Automotive #EventStrategy #ROI #Conference #Presentations #OutstandingOutcomes

2078

On 15 Minutes.
Many projects and tasks are very easy to start. You just have to start them.

Try this.
I can get started on this project that i've been putting off in only fifteen minutes.

15 minutes is more than enough time for me to get organized.

In only 15 minutes, I can set up a list to tackle this project.

In only 15 minutes, I can pull the documents I need to get started.

In less than 15 minutes, I can jot down the names of all people who can and will help with this project and how they could contribute.

Although the first step is historically the hardest, make it the easiest by minimizing it in your mind. 'It's only!' 'In only', in less than....and so on.

This weekend make it decision to get started. And make it your decision to do it in an easy to chewable bites fashion, that's all.

Let's go! Get started right now. It will only take 15 minutes!

🥰 Laurie

2077

You can have peace of mind but still have a lot on your mind.

🥂Great successes happening for my clients.

🥂New clients I'm excited to help.

🌟Weaving terrific people who were unknown to each other into lively new conversations where their insights and ideas are multiplied due to the high value of their collective experience.

🌟Creating more internal processes to streamline our services as we take on more customers, while retaining our 'boutique', customized approach.

🥂🥂🥂A great friend is getting married this weekend and it will be a terrific celebration.

🌟Arranging for a client's visit to Charlotte next week.

Yes, it's late. 🌙
But this is how it goes when you put everything into your business and love every minute of it.

Bring it on.
❤️Laurie

#BetterTogether #Partnerships
#Leadership #Automotive #BusinessStrategy #LeadTheWay
#Inspiration

2076

We know a thing or two about presenting at conferences, events and private corporate meetings.

That's the reason we created our very own events strategy packages.

Whether you want to maximize your conference spend, increase performance or improve your presentations, we can help.

I am also glad to consider presenting at your next event. Send me a proposal of what you are looking to accomplish in the nature of the event.

DM me for more details.

#BetterTogether #Automotive #EventStrategy #ROI #Conference #Presentations #OutstandingOutcomes

2075

We know a thing or two about presenting at conferences, events and private corporate meetings.

That's the reason we created our very own events strategy packages.

Whether you want to maximize your conference spend, increase performance or improve your presentations, we can help.

I am also glad to consider presenting at your next event. Send me a proposal of what you are looking to accomplish in the nature of the event.

DM me for more details.

#BetterTogether #Automotive #EventStrategy #ROI #Conference #Presentations #OutstandingOutcomes

2074

On the Difference Between Follow Up and Follow Through!
There is a call you need to make today. A person you should reach out to.
Why not just do it today?

List why you should do it or must do it and override everything holding you back. Now.

Make that call. Strengthen those muscles.
Only good things can happen, either the call goes well or you learn something plus are proud of your effort.

Either way, do it again.

Follow up sounds so closed ended. Perfunctory. Empty of Enthusiasm and Possibility.

We don't call it 'follow-up'. We call it 'follow THROUGH!'.

Go and Follow Through today!!!

#BetterTogether #FollowThrough

2073

How often do people share a success blueprint with others?
Here is what the research shows us:
👉10% weren't interested in the first place.
👉20% are curious but forget about the entire meeting once they leave the room.
👉20% are very interested, but not sure how/when they will start.
👉40% do nothing at all.
👉Barely 10% will even recall what was said, want to carry through, make a plan even...
👉But barely 5% end of following the blueprint and unlocking the successes it offered freely.

This is why true professionals are happy to openly share their insights.
First, good people appreciate the gesture.
But most will never follow the clearest, fastest roadmaps to succeed.

Two questions to close on for the moment:

.Can you recall a time when you stopped and intentionally shared valuable information to help someone, only to clearly observe they did not follow your path? What were your thoughts?

Can you recall a time when someone stopped and shared valuable information with you and you did not take advantage of their generous insights? Is there someone you could ask for a 're-set' with?

No matter the outcomes, today or in the future, you can count on us to keep sharing. I believe there' a good chance many of you would break the model of our percentages above.

🔦We will keep leading the way towards greater success through collaboration, inspiration and proven strategies to solve your greatest challenges. It's what we were built for.
-Laurie
Founder
Foster Strategies Group
✨FORWARD Executive Career Services

#BettrTogether #Automotive #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #CorporateLeadershipDevelopment #Learning #PayAttention #Generous #Success #SuccessBlueprint

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