Wheel of Life Podcast: Business|Productivity|Accountability

Today we are going to talk about Do You Know Where Your Focus Is Taking You? As an entrepreneur, you know the importance of focus and how it directly affects your success, for better or worse. This is most evident when applied to your goals; the more focused you are, the more precise your actions can be, getting you closer to your goals - faster. But did you know there are different levels of focus? The level which you are focused on will determine where you’re going. So the question is - do you know where your focus is taking you? We’re going to explore the different levels of focus. Before you apply this information to your life, take some time to write down your goals. Start with your life focus and then work backwards, including each level of focus until you reach the daily focus. You want to start with your life focus so you can start with the big picture. From there, you can break down your focus into yearly, monthly and then daily goals. Each night before you go to bed, write down your daily focus for the following day. You may want to buy a small notebook or keep a lined tablet in your daily planner, so you always have it on you, even if you’re on the road. To help you get started, go to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and complete your personal Wheel of Life and Quality of Life Enhancer™ exercises. Update your Quality of Life Enhancer™ exercise on a regular basis and enjoy the benefits. Feel free to share these complimentary exercises with others you think will get value from them. These exercises can be found under the FREE Silver Membership section. Your energy will always go in the direction of your focus, so keep it where you can make some real changes - in the present and future! Focus on what you really want in life and work toward achieving those things so you can fulfill everything you want in life. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

So many small companies and even large ones fail to create systems and processes for every job and this is a costly mistake, in my opinion. It does take time up front but saves a lot of time in the long run. If you have team members who are on vacation, get sick, or quit or get terminated, you have to start all over with training a new person. If there are procedures manuals with all the systems and processes for that job, you spend little to no time training the new person. This alone will save you an enormous amount of time, and a lot of aggravation. The procedures manual should have everything documented so that if a monkey can read and type, a monkey could do the job without knowing anything about the industry or the job. It should be very specific so that nobody has to ask any questions and can perform the job as you would like it done. Many organizations don’t invest the time and energy in to creating these and pay time and time again for not doing it. My advice is to have everyone in your organization, create a certain number of processes for their job each week (say 1-2) until everything is documented. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

So many small companies and even large ones fail to create systems and processes for every job and this is a costly mistake, in my opinion. It does take time up front but saves a lot of time in the long run. If you have team members who are on vacation, get sick, or quit or get terminated, you have to start all over with training a new person. If there are procedures manuals with all the systems and processes for that job, you spend little to no time training the new person. This alone will save you an enormous amount of time, and a lot of aggravation. The procedures manual should have everything documented so that if a monkey can read and type, a monkey could do the job without knowing anything about the industry or the job. It should be very specific so that nobody has to ask any questions and can perform the job as you would like it done. Many organizations don’t invest the time and energy in to creating these and pay time and time again for not doing it. My advice is to have everyone in your organization, create a certain number of processes for their job each week (say 1-2) until everything is documented. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about Real Life Isn’t Boring! How to Live Life with No Regrets. Life goes by so quickly – don’t miss out on the extraordinary opportunities you have to live life without regret! Ask yourself this question, if you left this world tomorrow, would you feel as if you lived life to the fullest extent? While you can’t turn back the clock and change past events, would you – if you had the power – change the way things are now? Then let me ask you, what is real life supposed to be about? I challenge you to break that false perception and create a new rule of your own. If you could live life exactly as you wanted, what would you change? If you could change three things in your life – right now – what would they be? Do not waste one more day of your precious life. Take stock of the life you live now and the life you would like to live, and start moving in that direction. Utilize the Quality of Life Enhancer™ online free exercise to help you create your list. You can find this online tool at www.AccountabilityCoach.com (under the complimentary silver membership section). Share it with your family and others who you think will benefit from this exercise. Create the kind of life you truly want and one with no or fewer regrets. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about Real Life Isn’t Boring! How to Live Life with No Regrets. Life goes by so quickly – don’t miss out on the extraordinary opportunities you have to live life without regret! Ask yourself this question, if you left this world tomorrow, would you feel as if you lived life to the fullest extent? While you can’t turn back the clock and change past events, would you – if you had the power – change the way things are now? Then let me ask you, what is real life supposed to be about? I challenge you to break that false perception and create a new rule of your own. If you could live life exactly as you wanted, what would you change? If you could change three things in your life – right now – what would they be? Do not waste one more day of your precious life. Take stock of the life you live now and the life you would like to live, and start moving in that direction. Utilize the Quality of Life Enhancer™ online free exercise to help you create your list. You can find this online tool at www.AccountabilityCoach.com (under the complimentary silver membership section). Share it with your family and others who you think will benefit from this exercise. Create the kind of life you truly want and one with no or fewer regrets. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

How to Make Your Business Truly All-About-Them – Client Centered When asked, most people will tell you that they think there are client-centered and their business is really about their clients. I work with so many entrepreneurs who say they are client-centered and they believe they communicate in an it’s all about them fashion. We all feel this way but are we actually communicating this way? Here are a few tips to help enhance your communication so it is really all about them. The language used in marketing materials, including the website, is just as important as personal conversations and emails. Review all marketing materials to see where all-about-them language can be substituted to take your business to the next level. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

How to Make Your Business Truly All-About-Them – Client Centered When asked, most people will tell you that they think there are client-centered and their business is really about their clients. I work with so many entrepreneurs who say they are client-centered and they believe they communicate in an it’s all about them fashion. We all feel this way but are we actually communicating this way? Here are a few tips to help enhance your communication so it is really all about them. The language used in marketing materials, including the website, is just as important as personal conversations and emails. Review all marketing materials to see where all-about-them language can be substituted to take your business to the next level. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about how to Stop Procrastinating in 4 Easy Steps. Procrastination, also known as dilly-dallying, dragging your feet, and excuse making is something we have all experienced at one time or another. The learned bad habits of our teens and early adult life (all those times we put off doing our homework and college term papers) can continue to haunt us well into our professional years. Actually, there is no such thing as healthy procrastination. To understand, let’s get to the root of the issue. We talk about why people procrastinate to begin with. So how do we stop procrastinating? Learn how to Just DO IT in 4 easy steps! The Just DO IT (Determine – Outline – Intend – Tackle) system allows you to understand the root of your fear, so you can address it – and correct it – relieving the anxiety that does nothing but take away from your potential. Moreover, when anxiety no longer occupies your energy, you can focus on the goal at hand and accomplish it with confidence, peace of mind, and ease. By using this system, you will not only gain confidence, it will improve: • Peace of mind: reduced anxiety means less stress • Skill expansion: learn how to break down the most difficult task and set it up for success • Time management: with easy steps to follow, you accomplish more in less time • Focus: when you eliminate the fear, you can focus on the goal and get to it! • Adaptability: the DO IT system can be applied to any project in any industry • Overall success: When you overcome fear, intend the desired outcome, and tackle without excuses you become unstoppable. Stop procrastinating and just DO IT! Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about how to Stop Procrastinating in 4 Easy Steps. Procrastination, also known as dilly-dallying, dragging your feet, and excuse making is something we have all experienced at one time or another. The learned bad habits of our teens and early adult life (all those times we put off doing our homework and college term papers) can continue to haunt us well into our professional years. Actually, there is no such thing as healthy procrastination. To understand, let’s get to the root of the issue. We talk about why people procrastinate to begin with. So how do we stop procrastinating? Learn how to Just DO IT in 4 easy steps! The Just DO IT (Determine – Outline – Intend – Tackle) system allows you to understand the root of your fear, so you can address it – and correct it – relieving the anxiety that does nothing but take away from your potential. Moreover, when anxiety no longer occupies your energy, you can focus on the goal at hand and accomplish it with confidence, peace of mind, and ease. By using this system, you will not only gain confidence, it will improve: • Peace of mind: reduced anxiety means less stress • Skill expansion: learn how to break down the most difficult task and set it up for success • Time management: with easy steps to follow, you accomplish more in less time • Focus: when you eliminate the fear, you can focus on the goal and get to it! • Adaptability: the DO IT system can be applied to any project in any industry • Overall success: When you overcome fear, intend the desired outcome, and tackle without excuses you become unstoppable. Stop procrastinating and just DO IT! Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about Are You Committed To Your Success? Sure, many entrepreneurs say they are committed to their success, but are they really? When it comes to commitment to your success, there has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule to back it up. This rule is especially true for entrepreneurs, simply because there is no one to point the finger at should things not work out as planned. As an entrepreneur, you are the one holding the key to your success and no one, but you, can be held accountable. Once you make a commitment to something, there absolutely has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule, because that is the only rule that separates the failures from the successes. Imagine what would happen if you were to commit to your success only 99% of the time: See how much of a difference there is between 99% and 100% commitment? Although 1% doesn’t sound like much, reaching 100% commitment at every opportunity is not always easy. The only way to truly hold a reputation for commitment is by consistently demonstrating 100% to each and every task. Once genuine commitment is displayed, your success is inevitable. There are two rules when it comes to your success, and a sure-fire way to catapult your success, but they only work when you are 100% committed! We discuss these two rules. You must embrace commitment to your goals along with never ending improvement if you wish to reach true success. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about Are You Committed To Your Success? Sure, many entrepreneurs say they are committed to their success, but are they really? When it comes to commitment to your success, there has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule to back it up. This rule is especially true for entrepreneurs, simply because there is no one to point the finger at should things not work out as planned. As an entrepreneur, you are the one holding the key to your success and no one, but you, can be held accountable. Once you make a commitment to something, there absolutely has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule, because that is the only rule that separates the failures from the successes. Imagine what would happen if you were to commit to your success only 99% of the time: See how much of a difference there is between 99% and 100% commitment? Although 1% doesn’t sound like much, reaching 100% commitment at every opportunity is not always easy. The only way to truly hold a reputation for commitment is by consistently demonstrating 100% to each and every task. Once genuine commitment is displayed, your success is inevitable. There are two rules when it comes to your success, and a sure-fire way to catapult your success, but they only work when you are 100% committed! We discuss these two rules. You must embrace commitment to your goals along with never ending improvement if you wish to reach true success. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about 6 Management Strategies for Organizational Change Success. Human beings tend to resist anything they view as stressful, and let’s face it, organizational changes are about as stressful as it can get! For most of us, familiarity with our surroundings, our relationships and our working environment allows us to reside safely inside our comfort zone. And comfort equals security. But when our comfort zone is detonated by changes in management or organizational systems, we implode, seeking the shelter of our innate desire to resist, at all costs. Changes that occur outside of our control force us to adapt to new rules, new systems and new policies which can, at the outset, make us feel uncomfortable and insecure. We discuss the 6 Management Strategies to Avert Resistance. Organizational changes within a business often prove to be a suitable testing ground for leadership qualities; from the employees all the way through to top level management. Those who possess the qualities that define a good leader often emerge during the stressful environment that usually accompanies change. This creates an ideal opportunity for potential leaders to display those qualities and be recognized accordingly. My hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about 6 Management Strategies for Organizational Change Success. Human beings tend to resist anything they view as stressful, and let’s face it, organizational changes are about as stressful as it can get! For most of us, familiarity with our surroundings, our relationships and our working environment allows us to reside safely inside our comfort zone. And comfort equals security. But when our comfort zone is detonated by changes in management or organizational systems, we implode, seeking the shelter of our innate desire to resist, at all costs. Changes that occur outside of our control force us to adapt to new rules, new systems and new policies which can, at the outset, make us feel uncomfortable and insecure. We discuss the 6 Management Strategies to Avert Resistance. Organizational changes within a business often prove to be a suitable testing ground for leadership qualities; from the employees all the way through to top level management. Those who possess the qualities that define a good leader often emerge during the stressful environment that usually accompanies change. This creates an ideal opportunity for potential leaders to display those qualities and be recognized accordingly. My hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about 10 Tactics for Making the Right Business Decisions. Leadership is not a popularity contest. In business as in life, it’s not always the good ‘guy’ who wins, it’s the ‘guy’ who makes the good decisions. Business leaders are forced to make choices every day. Some of those decisions will prove to be highly successful and innovative; some will dissipate into thin air; some may cause dissention in the ranks, while others may have staff believing they have a chimpanzee in the CEO’s office. In the current dynamic and rapidly evolving business world, decisions often have to be made rapidly and without the benefit of a strategic agenda for managing change. What we discuss applies to every form of business, from small and mid-size companies to large corporations. In most cases, the decision makers don’t have the luxury of a “wait and see” policy. In that time, multi-million dollar opportunities have been and gone. A survey of corporate executives by a faculty of the Harvard Business School found that an enormous shift has occurred in the policy making decisions of those responsible for signing off on the expansion and profit potential of corporate America. The research findings suggested that 10 points are necessary to provide the required maneuverability and flexibility required to keep pace in a rapidly evolving marketplace. We will discuss the 10 skills that are required for helping to make the right business decisions. Based on the information in this podcast, ask yourself: How will you apply, improve, or change your business tactics in order to put yourself in the highest probability position to achieve your goals? Update your game plan and implement these new decisions for increased success. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog. Receive 10% off on all learning resources to help you achieve your goals when you join the Silver Inner Circle Membership. It is FREE and you will also have access to many complimentary assessments and tools to help you on your goal achievement journey. Join the Silver Inner Circle today by going to: www.AccountabilityCoach.com Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about 10 Tactics for Making the Right Business Decisions. Leadership is not a popularity contest. In business as in life, it’s not always the good ‘guy’ who wins, it’s the ‘guy’ who makes the good decisions. Business leaders are forced to make choices every day. Some of those decisions will prove to be highly successful and innovative; some will dissipate into thin air; some may cause dissention in the ranks, while others may have staff believing they have a chimpanzee in the CEO’s office. In the current dynamic and rapidly evolving business world, decisions often have to be made rapidly and without the benefit of a strategic agenda for managing change. What we discuss applies to every form of business, from small and mid-size companies to large corporations. In most cases, the decision makers don’t have the luxury of a “wait and see” policy. In that time, multi-million dollar opportunities have been and gone. A survey of corporate executives by a faculty of the Harvard Business School found that an enormous shift has occurred in the policy making decisions of those responsible for signing off on the expansion and profit potential of corporate America. The research findings suggested that 10 points are necessary to provide the required maneuverability and flexibility required to keep pace in a rapidly evolving marketplace. We will discuss the 10 skills that are required for helping to make the right business decisions. Based on the information in this podcast, ask yourself: How will you apply, improve, or change your business tactics in order to put yourself in the highest probability position to achieve your goals? Update your game plan and implement these new decisions for increased success. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog. Receive 10% off on all learning resources to help you achieve your goals when you join the Silver Inner Circle Membership. It is FREE and you will also have access to many complimentary assessments and tools to help you on your goal achievement journey. Join the Silver Inner Circle today by going to: www.AccountabilityCoach.com Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today.