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August 27, 2008 Welcome!To this issue of the Denis Waitley International online newsletter. My goal is to offer valuable, relevant, leading edge, and interesting content, with some innovative and refreshing differences from the other ezines and newsletters you may be receiving. Warm regards, P.S. Today's issue is going out to more than 99,966 weekly subscribers. If you've enjoyed this edition and found it to be valuable, then if you would do me the favor of forwarding it to your friends, family and associates, it would be very much appreciated. If they would like to subscribe, have them send an email to: subscribe@deniswaitley.com Many Thanks! In This Issue.....1. This Week's Jumpstart
1. This Week's JumpstartThe young violinist just off the bus at the
Port Authority asked a New York policeman for directions. -- Denis Waitley
2. The Champion Within ArticleMotivation from Within by Denis WaitleyMotivation is a contraction of motive and action. An inner force that compels behavior, it comes from within, not from any external circumstance. You know where you're going because you have a compelling image inside, not a travel poster on the wall, a financial statement with a big bonus, or a slogan in the hall. The performance of many externally motivated individuals begins declining as soon as they win contests of one sort or another. I've personally witnessed this among Super Bowl champions and World Cup teams that lost the incentive to maintain their excellence after winning the cup, the honors, and the cash. If you're really committed to peak performance and leadership, you must motivate yourself from within. Studies of achievers show that inner drives for excellence and independence are far more powerful than desire for wealth, status or recognition. The Inner Drive In other words, the success of our efforts depends less on the efforts themselves than on our motives. The most successful companies, like the most successful men and women in almost all fields, have achieved their greatness out of a desire to express what they felt had to be expressed. Often it was a desire to use their skills to their utmost in order to solve a problem. This is not to say that many of them did not also earn a great deal of money and prestige. William Shakespeare, Thomas Edison, Estee Lauder, Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey, Sam Walton and Bill Gates all became wealthy. But far more than thoughts of profit, the key to their success was inspiration and inner drive by creating or providing excellence in a product or a service. All were motivated by the desire to produce the very best that was in them. Go for the Inner Applause Kroc told the University of Southern California's Business School that the first thing a business executive needs is love of an idea. If you don't love your concept, drop it. If you prostitute yourself at an early age by taking a job where the money is, you´ll be working for money all your life. Loving their work is particularly important for younger people. If they lose that love early, they may never grow to anywhere near their potential for self-actualization. Hire People Who Have Empowered Themselves An inner drive for excellence motivates you always to be the best you possible can in whatever you do. Leaders and managers should take special note here. They must be careful in their use of external motivators – money, perks, prestigious offices and titles – in trying to inspire their team members and employees. Enduring motivation must always come ultimately from within the individual. That's why empowerment and vision are so crucial to team performance and quality. Their power and their vision, not those of the leader must compel team members. Interviewing potential members, you should look for internally motivated individuals who hold their work important for its own sake, who love their field or their industry, who seek the exhilaration of testing their limits and contributing to the world. Be wary if they show more interest in your compensation package than in their contribution package. Commit to achieving peak performance and leadership, by motivating yourself from within!
Denis Waitley has studied, counseled and trained leaders in virtually every field including Apollo astronauts, Olympic gold medalists, Super Bowl champions, returning POW's, heads of state and Fortune 500 top executives.Denis is recognized as a world class speaker and author and has traveled the globe sharing success ideas and strategies to thousands of companies the past 25 years. To book Dr. Waitley to speak for your company or to be part of your upcoming Regional or National Convention send an email to speaker@deniswaitley.com or call 877-929-0439 and ask for Hilary.3. Seeds of Greatness by Denis WaitleyMy Robot: R-U-ME2 by Dr. Denis Waitley I have a little robot,
4. The Winner's Edge Coaching TipsThis week's coaching tip is a simple yet effectively powerful behavior that can increase your self-esteem, enhance your self-confidence, and spur your motivation. This seemingly insignificant act is natural for some, but for others it must be an acquired skill. So if this is something you don't normally do, I suggest you take this important and simple step immediately. Here it is: Greet others with a smile and look them directly in the eye. A smile and direct eye contact convey confidence born of self-respect. In the same way, answer the phone pleasantly whether at the office or home, and when placing a call, give your name before asking to speak to the party you want to reach. Leading with your name underscores that a person with self-respect is making the call.
5. Featured Product of the WeekTwo special announcements from Denis Waitley! Are you ready for some exciting news? Actually, two bits of news . . First, I've published a new book! The Dragon and The Eagle—China and America: Growing Together, Worlds Apart It's available for the first time to you, my loyal Ezine readers, through this exclusive offer! Second, my presentation at the SUCCESS Symposium (along with those of other outstanding speakers) is now available for pre-order on CD and DVD! Go here now for more details or to order: http://www.YourSuccessStore.com/DW-Dragon_and_Eagle The Dragon and The Eagle In my new book, you'll find a truly eye-opening look at all aspects of Chinese and American cultures. Each chapter is followed by easy-to-digest summaries of all the important points and lessons discussed, separated between those from the Eagle's point of view (the U.S) and those from the Dragon's perspective (China). It's an invaluable primer for students, business people, aspiring politicians and anyone with a curiosity about the differences between American and Chinese life. When you buy now, you can SAVE 36% off the retail price -
I was honored to be included among the legendary thought leaders and personal achievement experts who spoke from the SUCCESS Symposium stage in February and again in July of this year. The all-star lineup of great minds included Robert Kiyosaki, John Maxwell and many others (plus a special call-in with Jim Rohn). Now you can experience these two extraordinary events for yourself on CD and/or DVD. Share the exhilaration with your office and your family! For more details or to pre-order yours, go to: http://www.YourSuccessStore.com/DW-Dragon_and_Eagle Warm regards, P.S. I have partnered with Mark Victor Hansen, founder and president of Hansen House publishers, to donate a percentage of global sales of
The Dragon and The Eagle to a non-profit foundation involved in building a new school in China's Sichuan Province to replace one totally destroyed during the massive earthquake that struck the region in May 2008. Order your book today and know that you'll be contributing to this worthy cause - 6. More InformationEzine Archives - To review previous issues of Denis Waitley's Ezine, please go to: Ezine Archives Printer-Friendly Version - Denis Waitley's Ezine: Issue 111 - Printer-Friendly How to Subscribe - Subscribe at Denis Waitley International or send an email to subscribe@deniswaitley.com How to Unsubscribe - Use the automatic link at the bottom of this issue, or email unsubscribe@deniswaitley.com Booking Denis Waitley - Send an email to speaker@deniswaitley.com and include your name, company, date and location of event, along with anticipated audience size and composition. No Spamming or List Sharing! - You can rest assured that your subscription email address will be kept in the strictest confidence. We do not divulge, nor make available to any third party, our subscription list. Your privacy is paramount to us! Therefore, it receives the respect it deserves! Copyright/Reprint Info - The contents of this Ezine may be copied, reproduced, or freely distributed for all nonprofit purposes without the consent of the author as long as the author's name and contact information are included. Example: Reproduced with permission from the Denis Waitley Ezine. To subscribe to Denis Waitley's Ezine, go to www.deniswaitley.com Copyright 2008 Denis Waitley International. All rights reserved worldwide. All contents Copyright 2008 Denis Waitley International except where indicated otherwise. All rights reserved worldwide. **Duplication or reprints only with express permission or approved Credits (see above). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact Information: Denis Waitley International |
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