How To Go From Near Drowning To Winning A Medal

Winning second place in a parents swim race might seem insignificant. That may cause many to shrug their shoulders and say ‘Yeah, so what?’

But, if you knew this parent had only learned to swim six years ago could you be any more impressed?

Yep, that was me, I wrote about my drowning experience in my Inc Magazine column few years back here.

What I learned this weekend was the incredible value or lack thereof of OTHER PEOPLES OPINION. As I was competing against other parents it occurred to me…

Have you felt something today has shifted? Tolerance, social connection, and spontaneous conversation has all changed. 

It is time to reset the communication expectations and reality. Going back to the office has caused a shift. Going back to socializing face to face has caused a shift. It requires a new reset for how we communicate. 

I’d love to hear what praise or recognition that  you are receiving. 

It isn’t all about the trophies…

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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The Perfect Way To Accept Failure Was Your Fault

"We win and lose as a team, and the penalty takers are my call. We've worked on them in training; that's my decision. That's not down to the players”

That's what England Manager Gareth Southgate said after the Euro 2020 final on Sunday. Right after three England players missed their three penalties, giving the game to Italy. 

Heartbreaking to watch the game, but listening to Southgate after the match take full responsibility for the three mistakes puts the spotlight on him, not the individual players. 

Now, if only every manager could take that same level of ownership and responsibility to their part in failure…

World Cup 2022 anyone?

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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Three Amazing Reasons I Had To Celebrate This Weekend

18,000 of us were at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night. 

It was the first night back for the Los Angeles open air concert venue. No better band to see on opening night than Kool & the Gang. When they played “Celebration” I have never seen a crowd get up and dance with such crazed passion!

It was incredible to be out-out as we would say in England ( not just out for dinner, but out for an extended night of dancing and staying out late!!). 

I got to spend the evening with three dear friends, without masks, in a public setting, eating, drinking and dancing. Maybe we spent just a little too long asking each other if it was real and taking a few too many photos and videos!!

I was also celebrating completing the draft of my 3rd manuscript and sending it off to my publisher, (reply with “news please”…if you want to be the first to hear more details.)

Finally, I was also celebrating England beating Ukraine and Germany to progress to the Semi Finals of Euro 2020. 

Quite the week. 

…it’s a delight to be celebrating again. 

When you do, don’t forget to share.

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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