Some lessons are so simple, so obvious, yet so overlooked. I learned one of those lessons from a friend of mine last week.
We both volunteer with a program that educates women entrepreneurs in developing countries. We love that work!
As we talked about what we can do to provide really meaningful help, she said, “I’m glad that so many people are offering education and mentoring. But sometimes they forget to ask the women they want to help, ‘What do you really need? What would be most helpful to YOU?'”
Well then. She’s right. We’re smart. We have lots of ideas.
We think we know what’s best for others.
And we forget to ask what others really need.
So…because I offer online courses, training and keynotes for women entrepreneurs (and because I want to be as smart as my friend!), I’m asking YOU:
What do you really need? What would be most helpful to you?
Think about the challenges you face as we come into the last half of 2013. What could you learn that would be the most helpful for you?
Just scroll back up to the top and post a reply…I can’t wait to hear what you have to say!
Oh, and the more women you share this with, the more I will learn about what women need. Thanks!
How to integrate technology in a mutli-generation group. How to connect with other business women who are leaders, not bosses. How to engage with these women on a professional basis, not socially (i don’t want cocktails with you i want knowledge). How to demonstrate the “worth” of thinking outside the box to those who feel it has no place in business or value. Learn how to inspire, not instruct. Learn how to communicate how creativity can transform you workday and reduce workplace anxiety/boredom.
Great ideas Arlena, thank you! I especially love “learn to inspire, not instruct.” That might be my next webinar!
Getting Off The Fence
How do you determine when it is time to fish or cut bait in terms of expansion.
Identify a list of criteria to serve as a litmus test.
If the determination to expand is a solid decision., discuss “best practices” for implemenation.
Thanks, Melinda
That’s a really interesting topic Melinda, thanks for your thoughts!