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Give Yourself Away
Dear MMC Readers-
From time-to-time I re-discover one of my previous MMC messages and am reminded that eventually "everything old becomes new" again. Such is the case this week as I came across a message from 2006 titled "Give Yourself Away." In this month of "Thanks-giving," one way of giving thanks is to give something back. Yesterday's message in church comes to mind when the pastor reminded us that, "Giving is the way to become fully human." Think about that and then read this week's message about giving back. I hope it inspires you to do something bigger and more generous this week.
Some time ago, I was blessed to receive one of those "make my day" phone calls and emails. It was from a gentleman I had met after doing a speech for a local leadership program. I remember quite well the brief exchange we had following the program that night: He had delivered an eloquent and inspiring invocation and I told him he ought to be doing more public speaking, that his words had inspired me.
It was a comment I meant sincerely, and he, apparently, took it to heart. His subsequent email and phone message told me about a multi-media program he had created for graduating high school students called "Be the One," that was to debut later that month. He wanted to let me know how my passing comment had made a difference to him.
The late Thomas Leonard, the "godfather" of modern coaching, founder of Coach U and Coachville, used to tell people interested in developing successful coaching practices to give lots away. Offer free teleclasses, do pro bono coaching, present speeches, write articles...without asking for compensation early on, for the benefit of getting your "brand" out into the marketplace. It was advice I and many other successful coaches have followed, and the results have been more than positive. People often ask how I've built my coaching and training business, and without a doubt, I can say it's because I've given a ton away for free.
In today's marketplace it seems everyone is interested in "getting" something...in making money, in receiving financial rewards or public acclaim. And of course, businesses survive and thrive on making profit. But I believe if more people and organizations would give more of themselves away on a regular basis, the financial rewards would come seeking them. I realize there is a point beyond which giving yourself away becomes impractical. And there are those who sometimes go overboard, who must eventually learn to charge for services they too frequently give away.
But as a marketing and development strategy, giving yourself away, is powerful. Whether you find yourself launching a new business, trying to reinvigorate an existing one, or simply wanting to bring more joy, light and inspiration into the world the best advice I can offer is to "give yourself away." Find a way to share who you are and what you have to offer with others.
The speech I gave that night was done gratis as have many others since then. Yet I've been repaid a hundred times over, in the form of new coaching clients, and perhaps more importantly, the intrinsic reward of knowing that something I said in a brief momentary exchange had inspired someone to take his special light into the world...in his own words, to "be the one" that makes a difference to others.
What can you give away today? Perhaps a compliment. Maybe an act of kindness or service. Perhaps volunteer in a community organization. Write an article for a trade publication or even deliver a free speech. You never know where that generous act will lead.
A wise book has said, "Cast your bread upon the water and it will return to you after many days." Whatever your "bread" is, give with heart and without thought of reward or compensation, and you will be rewarded many times over.
Have a fabulous week.
"In helping others we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."
~~Flora Edwards
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Betty Mahalik, Professional Certified Coach
Dynamic Solutions Coaching & Training bettym@dynamic-coaching.com www.dynamic-coaching.com www.mylifecompass.com/bmahalik |
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