"Nothing happens until someone sells something to someone." This quote has been around for many, many years. You probably sell something every day, whether you realize it, or not. Sales reps sell manufactured products to consumers. Applicants sell themselves to interviewers. Thinkers sell ideas to others to act on. Speakers sell motivation to their audience. Ministers sell God to a congregation. Parents sell ideas to children. Friends sell friends on movies, restaurants and vacation locations. Leaders look at what they're selling (ideas, motivation, encouragement) with purpose and consistency. What are you selling? Who are you selling to? Are you successfully getting your message out? What can you do to be purposeful in your activity? Will you lead, or follow?
A few years ago, I found myself in front of a 100 or so scrapbookers wearing a coconut bra and a grass skirt. The "tiki" theme that we had chosen dictated the need for my costume. The fun part was that everyone in the room knew that when I hit the stage in my crazy outfit, someone was going to win a prize! Shouldn't a leader be above dressing silly at a big event? Never! Would it help if I mentioned that I did have a t-shirt on under the coconut bra? And that we all wore Hawaiian shirts the rest of the time? Or that I've worn a Santa hat, light up necklace, blue hair, pink bowling shirt with matching glow-in-the-dark bowling shoes for other events? So why did I go the extra mile? Did I have to wear a coconut bra and a grass skirt to give away prizes? No. But did it add to the excitement and the atmosphere? Yes. It brought a sense of fun to the event and unity among the team. A large event is a huge undertaking. Havi...
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