Hi there,
Happy Monday!
Here’s your weekly dose of The Monday 3: a quote, an insight and an action I’m taking.
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A quote I’m pondering
I slept, and dreamed that life was joy;
I woke, and found that life was service.
I acted and behold, service was joy.
Ellen Sturgis Hooper – Poet, The Dial (July 1840)
An insight
The role of the Founder of any organisation is an interesting one.
In partnerships, or even when two or more people start an organisation together, there is often one who holds the vision, champions the values and acts as the engine room for the heart and energy to drive it forward.
A question I’ve been discussing with clients to find out if they are the “Founder”, is this:
“If your partner(s) was hit by a bus, would you drive this organisation forward?”
If you’re a partner in a business or organisation, what is your answer?
If it’s a yes, then chances are you’re the Founder. And if so, what is your vision for yourself and how does that align with the organisation you lead?
Over time, different people can take on the Founder role, but someone needs to own it.
Founder clarity for themselves and the organisation can be the difference between plateau/decline and growth.
An action I’m taking
I had a keynote for 1700+ people on a 16m stage at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. I’ve never spoken to that many people in an environment like that before.
So to get prepared I marked out a practice stage in the park near home, had 5 shots of coffee to imitate the nerves then started my practice. Given I’ve been mostly decaf for the last few years, it was like sitting on a rocketship!
The neighbours and a grandmother walking a pram thought it was more than a tad unusual, but it turned out to be a pretty close imitation of the nerves of the event.
What have you done to try to replicate pressure?
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Is there one of these that really stood out for you? I’d love to hear your thoughts or suggestions whether that’s a favourite quote or something else.
I hope you have a great week ahead.
With love,
Toby
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