Welcome to Monday Morning Mindfulness - 04/17/06

April 17, 2006 Number 223

Table of Contents

1. On Special Offers and Invitations

2. On Responsibility

3. On Closing a Speech

4. On Delighting the Customer

5. On Busy and Hectic

6. On Useful Websites and Announcements

7. On Subscribing and Canceling (at the end of newsletter)

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Welcome to Monday Morning Mindfulness . . . to my clients, colleagues and friends. Join me every other Monday in getting motivated and inspired to act/think/feel differently.

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1. ON SPECIAL OFFERS AND INVITATIONS

Would you like to be more successful with your business? Scroll down the page and listen to an audio message from Coach Sandra. http://www.schrift.com/welcome.htm

Have you ever thought about being a well paid speaker? Learn how to connect with your audience? Persuade people to act on what you say? You can get answers to these questions and more at: Approach the Coach. Go to http://www.schrift.com/approach and ask me your number-one question about speaking skills or speaking professionally. I will answer your questions by email within 48 hours.

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2. ON RESPONSIBILITY

Coach Mike Jay, in his new book, 'CPR for the Soul,' quotes The Dalai Lama's message about Universal Responsibility. 'I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for oneself, one's own family or nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival and world peace.' And so we can begin by accepting personal responsibility for ourselves, the first step to becoming accountable. Mike reminds us that in the recent US corporate scandals, we find accountability, but little responsibility.

The Coach suggests . . . that you read CPR (Creating Personal Resilience) for the Soul if you are looking for a way to design your life (personally and professionally) and include your soul! http://www.cprforthesoul.net/

3. ON CLOSING A SPEECH

Most professional speakers will end a speech with some call to action from their audience. Here are few great and memorable closers from US leaders.

'Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.' -John F. Kennedy

'Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, we are free at last.' --Martin Luther King, Jr.

'Only if you have been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.' --Richard Nixon, 'Au Revoir' speech

The Coach sez . . . Nothing is learned until it is used. What do you want people to do at the end of your speech?

4. ON DELIGHTING THE CUSTOMER

How many times do you under promise and then over deliver? When professional speakers provide added value to their programs they make the program chair a 'hero.' They have not only delighted and served their audience well, but also the person who hired them to speak. We can learn from DisneyLand's example. They post over-stated signs telling you how long you will have to wait from each point. When I get to the ride in less time, I am delighted!

The Coach recommends . . . a new religion, Customer Service. Your thoughts?

5. ON BUSY AND HECTIC

On a daily basis, are you being productive or being hectic? Coach Steve Strauss makes the distinction for us. 'Having a full and productive schedule can be fun. At the end of the day you can feel a real sense of accomplishment. Busy and hectic is largely reactive, no objective for the day, no prioritizing of your actions.' So we become part of the effect of our day rather than being the cause of our day. I know when I am busy and hectic, I feel drained. Here's the formula: Successful day=clear awareness of chosen accomplishment(s)= what the accomplishments will do for me.

The Coach asks . . . 'What do you want to accomplish tomorrow and what will that do for you?'

6. ON USEFUL WEBSITES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Visit my new Blog (an online journal) at www.schrift.com/blog Learn about the benefits of having a niche, Feel the Fear . . . and Speak Up!, and Ten Tips to Motivate Your Audience in to Action and on to Your Website. Tell me what you think . . . and add your own comments.

'Speak Like a Pro for Profit': Struggling to get clients? Want to have a full speaking calendar? This e-book contains proven tips and techniques to become a polished presenter to speak effectively to anyone, anywhere, with confidence. I wrote this for speakers, coaches, authors and business professionals who want to deliver persuasive presentations and/or grow a profitable speaking business. Only $8.95. http://www.schrift.com/speaklikeaproforprofit/index.htm for details. 'This book provides practical and sound advice. I have worked with Sandra and find her knowledge and guidance invaluable.' --Dr. Christine Wood, Pediatrician, speaker, author

Download reports to help you with your public speaking skills http://www.schrift.com/tips.htm

Looking for pithy Quotes? Go to: www.quoteland.com or www.quotesabout.com

Want to use 'audio' testimonials on your web site and/or your emails? Go to: http://www.amazingaudiosystem.com

Lets meet in; Denver, May 9-13; Phoenix, AZ, May 21-23; Palo Alto, CA, June 20-28. When you are visiting San Diego, contact me, sandra@schrift.com Lets share conversation.

About the Author

Coach Sandra Schrift shares a few easy-to-read insights in this bi-weekly broadcast, and welcomes positive responses and input. Her 13 years as the founder/owner of The Podium Speakers Bureau in San Diego afforded her the privilege to work with many outstanding professional speakers and meeting planners nationwide. She knows what the Meeting Planners want . . . and knows what speakers need to know!

If you are an executive, you will benefit by strengthening your presentation skills, so that whatever audio-visual aid you use will enhance, rather than distract from, your message.

As your coach, Sandra provides you with greater focus, increased ways to prospect, more ideas for getting referrals, and just more business.

E-mail Sandra for your Complimentary 30- minute Coaching Call: Sandra@schrift.com (http://www.schrift.com)

'The true leader is always led.' --Carl Jung

Thank you for reading this issue of Monday Morning Mindfulness Look for your next issue on May 1, 2006 --Coach Sandra

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