Where is Your Place?

What if you are a stand-alone person as you go through your days. You might ask yourself, "How do I find my own niche on planet earth?” First of all, be secure in what you do. Whatever you do, do it well and be known as the “Go To” person when it comes to your expertise. If you are secure in what you do, you will be open to change. If you’re not changing, you’re not growing. John Maxwell says “If we're growing, we're always going to be out of our comfort zone.”

I suggest you take time to get to know yourself. I call it windshield time. The next time you’re on the road for an hour or more, cut the radio off or way down and get to know yourself. For me, the quiet time is an opportunity to think out my challenges and grow.

What are your gifts? Are you using them to the best of your ability? Gifts are talents like hospitality, sales, mentoring to name a few.

When was the last time you asked a peer or someone you trust about your shortcomings? If you’re short or curt with people, you may not want to go into or continue work in the hospitality field. We all need feedback and positive criticism. The key is not to take offense, but to work and improve in those areas.

When you do find yourself on a team, trust your leader. If he or she is mentoring you, they know that if they are to succeed, you must have success. Zig Ziglar says “You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.” You will know if someone has your best interest in mind. If they don't, find a new team.

Last but not least, rely on your gut feeling and experience. Oscar Wilde said, “Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."

Wayne Bailey is a Distributor with SendOutCards. He has recognized tremendous growth in his personal and business relationships by implementing the strategies he talks about in his articles. You can email Wayne at wayne_bailey642@hotmail.com or visit: www.sendoutcards.com/waynebailey.