Keep Your Buckets Filled

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tyler

In my interaction with clients I have come to realize that many of us are
carrying buckets that represent different areas of our lives.  As I speak to clients about what is going on in their small business lately they often describe situations to me with a “I have nothing left” mentality.  When I hear this I know that it is not necessarily an issue of skill or motivation but more an issue of buckets.   The buckets we carry may be labeled as: boss, wife, friend, Dad, co-worker, colleague, etc.  People around us are always taking from our buckets and they don’t have as much in them for the next person.  We do not want to create an environment where no one is taking from our buckets because each of us has so much to give.  The issue is not that people take from our buckets but it is that we are not taking time and effort to fill our own buckets.  To fill my buckets I may play a game of hockey, go for wings with some friends, or take my wife on a date.  It does not greatly matter what you do but it needs to be an activity that gives you greater energy than it expends.  Do your buckets need to be filled? What can you do this week to fill your buckets so you have more to offer to those around you?  Contact Vision Cast Canada to discuss how you can keep your buckets filled.

 

 

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Take the Next Step!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Tyler

As I look outside I see the snow melting and the grass peeking out and crying for attention.  I often think to myself, “having a great lawn is so much work, having a great yard is so much work, summer is hard work and its only spring!”  I want green healthy lawn, I want beautiful shrubs, I want great flowers, and I want a great yard.  That seems like a huge job and such a daunting task.  I often feel like it is like climbing Mount Everest.  If I was going to climb Everest there are a couple of options I could take. I could stay at home and strategize, talk with my circle of influence, draw maps, look at pictures, read articles and biographies of people who have climbed Everest. With this plan I do a bunch of things that do not get me physically closer to reaching my goal.  Another option is getting on a plane and flying to Nepal then hiking to the base camp of Everest, which actually gets me closer to my final destination.  There are always problems in the businesses that I work with and the entrepreneurs describe them to me like mountains that they can’t get over.  I ask them to look seriously at what the next step is.  Are you looking at a mountain in front of you right now in your small business that you don’t feel you can get over or around?  If you do and you want help determining what the next step is please contact us at Vision Cast Canada Inc. We are the next step specialists.

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Groundhog Day!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Tyler

It’s February 2nd, time for the famous groundhog to let us know 
what the weather will be for the rest of winter!  There was a great movie staring Bill Murray with a theme revolving around groundhog day that came out some time ago. You know, the one where he had to re-live the same day over and over again until he got it right? Sometimes I see entrepreneurs or small business owners who run their business this way.  They find themselves doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.  There are some that define doing this as insanity.  What do you think you could change this month in how you live out each day? Even if it is something small you may see small results that will motivate you to make bigger changes and see bigger results.  Or, if we look at it another way, if you had the opportunity to live your day over again what would you do differently?  Is there something that you are willing to try doing differently to see progress? Go for it, try it, take a risk! The best fruit is always found out on a limb.

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Reaching Your Goals in 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Tyler

Happy New Year! What are your plans for the year that has just begun?  Is your business going to grow?  Are you finally going to take that holiday you have been thinking about?  When was the last time you spent some time in quiet reflection?  January is a great time to take a moment and look at the upcoming year and plan for achieving greatness.  What great things are you and your business going to achieve this year?  You have 8760 hours, 365 days, 52 weeks, 12 months, 4 quarters to achieve many great things.  However you use your time this year will be greatly reflected in what you achieve.  If you would like to plan for greatness this year please call one of Vision Cast Canada’s great coaches to walk with you towards your goals.  Feel free to send me a message through the contact section to let me know what you are hoping to achieve.  You are 10% more likely to be successful in achieving your goals if you tell someone! Read more about it in this article.

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ROG:Return on your Gift-vestment

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Tyler

Everywhere I look there are Christmas trees, Christmas lights and even Christmas themed drinks at every coffee shop. When you think about Christmas what do you think about? It is often the time of the year where people are more friendly. People greet each other as they pass by on the street, they are more generous to the charities that they support, and they usually buy lots of presents for those that they love. This December what are you considering doing in regards to your small business? If you are thinking about being more friendly, more generous, or giving gifts to your clients? Those are all great ideas for your business and you will feel great doing them as well. I don’t believe that Christmas has to be all about gifts and consumerism, although there have been some great gifts given and received throughout history. Think this month about what you can do for your family, friends, and clients that may not cost a lot of money but have a great impact. This year give the gift of making a difference!

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Define Your Reality

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tyler
You can feel it in the air.  The wind is a little sharper, we have to warm up our cars, and the days are drastically shorter.  We know it’s coming, but whether  it’s late or early we still are not happy!  Winter is going to come every year whether we like it or not.  It is an expected change and no matter how hard we try to avoid it, it is going to come.  Winter is a reality and there is no denying it.  Get the winter clothes out, get your yard prepared for frost, and get your shovel ready for the sidewalks and driveway!
There are often realties in our small business that we may be trying to deny as well.  As business leaders we have the power to change reality but we should never deny the reality that is around us.  Accepting the reality around us does not mean we can’t see the blue sky through the clouds, but we need to address the clouds before we get to the blue sky.  If you are having trouble seeing the blue sky or trouble navigating your way through the clouds please call Vision Cast Canada today for a free needs assessment.
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Harvest Time!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tyler

The calendar has moved over to October and we have, possibly reluctantly, welcomed fall into our lives.  In a little while we will be sitting around a table sharing a meal with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving.  In Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving to remember the harvest and as business owners we live on the “law of the Harvest”.  The seeds we planted are coming up now and we are enjoying the harvest of our labour.  As you look back over the past few months what are you thankful for with your business?  As you ponder you may recall some opportunities or some seeds you’ve planted that turned out to be great for your business, while others did not.  Now is the time to examine the seeds planted that did not turn into anything. Perhaps even those missed opportunities are something to be thankful for? Its been my experience that more people want to do business with those who possess a thankful attitude, as opposed to those who are thankless.  What are you thankful for?

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Learning for Life

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Tyler

As September comes we find the school yards filled with children bubbling over with excitement of the coming year.  Classrooms are filled with young minds eagerly awaiting  the many new lessons that this year will bring.  Parents all around the country are celebrating the fact that for another ten months they will be able to get some things done during the day again.  September is a great time to evaluate your own learning and what you could challenge yourself to learn this year.  I have heard it said “those who learn are those who earn” so if you want to be a good earner for your business commit to being a life long learner.  Challenge yourself this September to learn something new every week for the next 52 weeks.  There are some great resources out there to improve your leadership skills and your skills specific to your industry.  If you would like to know more about challenging yourself to learn new leadership tools or techniques please call and set up a free needs assessment with Vision Cast Canada.  Remember, school is in session!

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Metamorphosis

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Tyler

The word “metamorphosis” derives from Greek, “transformation, transforming”, from (meta-), “change” + (morphe), “form”.  To change our business sometimes feels like a long process, like we have been a chrysalis for a long time.  The feeling of spreading our wings and flying for the first time will be worth all the time and effort it took to get there.  If your small business in Edmonton is feeling a bit like a caterpillar crawling around and you want to fly, have a look and see what could you do to make it fly.  It may mean taking a step back and to evaluate what changes you could make to spread your wings and fly.  As the fall approaches (hopefully not for a couple of months) there will be change happening all around us.  Take some time now to prepare for a great change in and for your business.  If you would like to see how this would be possible for you and your business please call Vision Cast today for a free needs assessment and start your journey towards flying today!

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Knocked To The Canvas

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tyler

Have you ever watched a boxing match where someone is knocked to the canvas?  I always find it interesting what they do after they have been knocked down.  Some may stay down while others get back up and finish well.  While running a small business there may be times where you the entrepreneur feel like you are laying on the canvas and someone is counting you out.  As you are on the canvas, evaluate what got you there.  Maybe you should avoid the left hook in the future.  Take the time needed to learn from that situation and to avoid it in the future.  Get up when you are ready and get back  in the game.  I feel that it is not the fact that we have been knocked around or even down but, more important is how we get up and what we do after.  You are the champion of the world in your business!  Now get up and show everyone watching that you will do what it takes for the win!

 

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