Hello and welcome to this issue of The Bright Side! We have many new subscribers and I am grateful for the growth of this e-zine. I am also thankful for all you "old faithfuls" who continue to share the concepts read here, as well as inspire ME! Thank you! Welcome new friends and old friends!

I recently attended a seminar called Becoming a Person of Influence (one of my favorite subjects!) developed by John Maxwell, with Dr. Denis Waitley and Coach Lou Holtz. I left the seminar with new knowledge, and also with fresh views on the same subjects I coach on. Sometimes in our daily lives, we see only our pattern -- our way of expressing ourselves -- but if we tip the kaleidoscope of life ever so slightly we see an entirely different pattern. I'm always grateful for the opportunity to learn and to see life in a new light. Are you?

With Love,
Beth


Investing In Others

Lou Holtz is one of the all-time great football coaches, having resurrected ailing football teams at William and Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, Minnesota, and perhaps Coach Holtz is most well-known for his winning records at Notre Dame. These days he coaches at South Carolina and is developing an impressive program there as well. He is truly a phenomenal motivator and coach!

One of the guiding principles in Lou's winning philosophy is his commitment to three core values. It is his recipe for winning and for inspiring his players to be successful, both on the playing field and in life. How does he do it? By simply being the catalyst to improve the self-image of others. You may not have an entire team to inspire, but we all have people we want to encourage and lift up.

Here are Lou's three core values a leader can use to improve self-image and turn the ordinary people into extraordinary ones:

1. TRUST. Do what is right to build trust.
2. COMMITMENT. Simply, do your best. Show up.
3. CARING. Care deeply about the well-being of others.

The keypoint here is that Coach Holtz invests in the GROWTH (which is a journey) of his players, not merely the GOAL (which is a destination) of winning games. He focuses on individuals and makes the distinction that SUCCESS is adding value to yourself; whereas SIGNIFICANCE is adding value to others.

What can you do today to improve the self-image of someone you know? Build trust, be committed and show you care -- you'll be the significant catalyst for the changes that come!

Coaching Opportunities

If you are serious about understanding and motivating your team (or yourself!) in a powerful way, I recommend the DISC Assessment. This assessment is available online and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Once you finish it, you will receive a 38 page report detailing: your general characteristics, your value to the organization, a checklist of do's and don'ts for communication effectively, your ideal work environment, your self-perceptions, your motivating style, your managing style, and an action plan. In addition, you will also receive information on the "why" of your actions so that you are better able to understand why you do the things you do. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE TOOL FOR INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH!

I will also have a copy of your DISC Assessment and I will study it thoroughly before we have a 75 minute consultation designed to aid you in getting the most feedback from your report. The cost for this powerful service is $250 USD. Please contact me to learn more about the DISC for you or your organization. I've never had a client who didn't attest to its tremendous value! You can email Beth@BrightSideCoaching.com or call 678-939-0419 to learn more.


Look for the next Bright Side on May 15, 2002!

That's it for now!

Until then ... invest in yourself, in others and be significant leaders!

Your coach,
Beth
Coach / Writer / Human Being


Contact Information

Beth Burns is a Professional Life Coach -- partnering with motivated people on their personal and professional goals. Her mission is to teach people to love themselves and to love the life they create. She offers two free email newsletters and can be visited on the web at www.BrightSideCoaching.com. She can also be reached by calling 678-938-0419 or by email at Beth@BrightSideCoaching.com
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