A Unique Chance For You To Share Your Stories With Others

Do you have a brilliant example of how you communicate across your creative, technical, and business peers?

 What has worked for how you influence others, especially those who think differently than you?

When you were fired or pushed out of a job, what happened and what did you learn? (Rarely talked about and I am about to change that!)

This week instead of me sharing a story or tip with you, I am listening…

As I finalize the manuscript of my second book it occurred to me that you likely have stories that you would love to share with others. They can be anonymous, and you will get to review how the story is told. 

You can reply to this email with your story, for consideration, or if you prefer it to be completely anonymous you can complete the questions here.

I can’t wait to hear what you have to share.

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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Surprise! You Just Are Not That Valuable Anymore

WeWork just reduced their valuation by 50%. While the media, investors, and their employees swirl in this new revelation, it comes as no surprise to me given just how fickle IPO valuations can be. 

Same applies to your own personal stock valuation or PSV. You are like a stock that goes up and down and over time you can have your valuation personally wiped out by your greatest supporters quitting the company.  

I explain more about this concept in my forthcoming book which will be released May 2020. Full press release coming very soon. 

Meanwhile, how are you growing your own personal valuation so it is strong enough to weather any downturns?

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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Can Positive Encouragement Actually Work For You?

“You only sing when your winning!” Is a popular chant sung by British football fans at most matches. As a taunt to the fans of the opposing team when they are loosing and fall silent no longer cheering on their team. 

That certainly wasn’t the case last weekend when I watched the Los Angeles soccer derby between LAFC and LA Galaxy. As a LAFC season ticket holder I was part of the 3252, named after the capacity of the North End terrace where supporters sing, chant, dance, and cheer their team whether winning or loosing. 

It’s a good job LAFC fans don’t only sing when we are winning because we were 3-1 down after 16 minutes. The singing, chanting, drum beating, cheering continued. 

Considering this team is in their second season, the supporters are incredible. The atmosphere rivals the passion and excitement of English and European stadiums. It reminded me of watching AC Milan vs. Inter Milan in the San Siro Stadium many years ago. The crowd can make the game. 

Now consider your team at work, how much encouragement do they receive? — and I don’t mean empty “great job” accolades, I mean genuine acts of encouragement and support?

Do you give it?

Does your boss give it?

Does your team need more encouragement where they might not be winning right now?

As for LAFC last weekend, we went on to bring the game to a 3-3 draw, and missed far to many chances to actually beat them. 

But no one could accuse us of only singing when we were winning!

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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