Using the power of decision gives you the capacity to get past any excuse to change any and every part of your life in an instant. ~Anthony Robbins
Are you seeing the results you would like in your business or personal life?

Results are what happens when a firm decision is made and action is taken to implement that decision. Even though most of us already know this inside, many of us still struggle with making decisions. A true leader can make the call on what actions need to be taken at any given moment.

So if you are a leader, what’s the fast track to better decision making?

1. Get Clear On The Decision



That may seem pretty obvious, but a leader always enters a situation with clarity and a keen sense of the outcome they desire. Get clear on the decision to remove the clutter that would cloud your decision making process. KNOW what you want.



2. Do Your Homework



Do a little research to define the essential elements you will need. You might try a simple pro vs con style sheet in those moments where you need a quick decision. For example, if you know you have a conference call where there will be some decisions made around marketing strategy, or product or service launches, do your homework and become aware of the benefits or drawbacks beforehand.. This helps act as a reference point for decisions.



3. Avoid The Snowball Effect



Procrastination is your enemy. The tiniest decision that you put off today can quite easily build up (at least in your mind) from a snowball into an avalanche when you procrastinate. Don’t let the small stuff become big stuff by procrastinating.



4. Decide, Act and Tweak



How many times have you made the decision, acted on it and fell flat on your face (or were at least let down) from the results? NEVER consider that a failure! You are a leader that took the steps necessary, now you pick yourself up and learn from it. Why do you think Google launches so many Beta programs before they finally release the actual product? Remember what your mom always used to tell you “practice makes perfect”. I could probably write the whole article around this one principal it is so important. Tweak your actions and try it again. You only fail when you stop trying.



Making firm decisions is the core element that should lead you into taking actions that produce results. Start today to begin trusting your decisions and stop second guessing yourself. You’ll never swim to the other side if you don’t first get wet. So what do you need to do to be a better decision maker and achieve better results?



To Your Success,

Hoping that everyone had a Motivational Monday, today is Turn Around Tuesday. Do not let your past and where you have been determine your future and where you are going! Cherish and live for today instead of worrying about yesterday and tomorrow. This is your day to do incredible and extraordinary things!

Virtual Assistance is a fantastic solution for business owners seeking ongoing, continuous, collaborative-style administrative support--as long as the right understandings and expectations are in place. It's not the miracle cure for
everyone and every business. Indeed, there are some businesses and clients that are not a good fit for the Virtual Assistance solution.

Today, I want to talk a little about those who are best suited to work with a Virtual Assistant. The Virtual Assistant and client dynamic works best if the client has the following traits:

1. Somewhat technically savvy. You don’t have to be an expert on every program out there; but, you should
at least be proficient with email and have a basic understanding of the Internet. You should also be willing to
learn and grow in your computer knowledge as needed.

2. Able to communicate well. You will be in close contact with your Virtual Assistant (usually through email)
so it is important to be able to state your expectations, deadlines, and other matters clearly. If you are
unable or unwilling to talk about your needs and desires for your business, how will you expect your Virtual
Assistant to assist you effectively?

3. Willing to let go. If you are controlling, arrogant or have a strong need to micromanage, there is no way a
Virtual Assistant will be able to support you. She needs the freedom to do her work without the constant
“mother hen” or “big brother” over her shoulder checking her work.

4. Willing to trust. Along the same lines, the Virtual Assistant/client partnership will prove to be difficult if you
have trust issues. Trust is essential when dealing with any relationship; however, it is critical in virtual
relationships. You are not there to see her as she works, so you must be willing to believe that she will do
what she says she will.

5. Willing to delegate. If you are always thinking that you have to do this or that yourself, you will defeat the
purpose of partnering with a Virtual Assistant. There are many, many things that you can pass on to a Virtual
Assistant (or other expert, as the case may be). If you aren’t sure if something can be delegated, just ask. A
top-notch Virtual Assistant will have her own systems for the delegation process and will make suggestions
on how she can support you--listen!

6. Willing to put systems in place. The Virtual Assistant/client relationship does not work well if you are in a
constant state of emergency/stress/chaos and have constant urgent deadlines. Virtual Assistants aren’t
always readily available. They usually have more than one client and need to organize their work so as to be
the most efficient and effective as possible. It is important for you to communicate well, give ample time for
turnaround when delegating projects, and allow your Virtual Assistant to put systems in place

7. Respects and appreciates the partnership. If you only view Virtual Assistants as employees or slave
labor, the relationship will not thrive. Virtual Assistants are business owners and experts in administrative
assisting. They are NOT low-end employees and should not be treated as such.

There are really essentially two kinds of people. First you have those who were born with the organization gene; second are those who were not. Do you fall in the second group? Fear not! You can still keep your small business organized.

The advantages are great. An organized business person is able to get more work done in less amount of time. They remember important events and meetings. They are more relaxed and feel in control of their day. This article will give you some realistic techniques to stay organized even if you feel you are a hopeless cause:

Don’t Let The Sun Set on a Mess

Don’t head out the door in the evening without taking a short amount of time to straighten your desk. Put office supplies such as stapler and pens in a central location so you are ready to go in the morning. Check the trash can and empty it if necessary, and remove any empty cups or other dishes that are cluttering your desk.

A key component to this step is to “organize” your paperwork generally into the order you want to handle it in the morning. At the same time, you can quickly prepare an action plan (also known as “to-do list”) for the next day, and rank each task in order of importance.

The ten minutes these simple tasks take each night will be rewarded by your ability to jump in and start the day running each morning.

Organize Work Product Using the Rule of 3

There are those who have a file folder for everything and know immediately where anything is. Then, there are the rest of us. I have found the best way to organize my working papers so that I can actually find something when I need it is to use the rule of 3.

It is a simple concept. Maintain only three stacks of paperwork at any one time. The first stack is your most pressing business that you hope to get through during the day. The second stack should hold those that need to be handled within the week, and finally those within the month. You may need to dedicate some time up front to get these three stacks organized, but the time will be ultimately saved as you are able to find needed paperwork much more quickly without digging through everything on your desk.

Don’t Wait

Ultimately, the longer you wait to find an organization system that works for you and your small business, the more opportunities you miss for your small business. A larger part of your day can be spent on making your small business succeed when you are organized. And keep in mind, what works for one person is a disaster for another. So find the system that works for you and make sure you can commit to using it every day.

What is a Virtual Assistant?


With today's technology, a Virtual Assistant (VA) can be a creative and economical answer to your business needs. A Virtual Assistant (VA), offers a range of administrative services and is trained in the use of the internet and various software products, which means they can work for you from anywhere.


If your small business is like most, you operate with a very limited staff and often find yourself trying to balance daily operations management with behind-the-scenes administrative tasks. You don't have the staffing resources or personal expertise to handle everything that goes into running a successful business, you are forced to take time away from your customers to handle administrative work.

Who Needs A Virtual Assistant? Does This Sound Familiar?


You’re the owner of a small but growing business. You’re passionate about your original vision, but lately you’ve been so busy with the details of running the business that you never find time to do the big-picture stuff. You’ve thought about hiring a part-time employee, but the legal hassles just aren’t worth it — and besides, you’d rather not have another person in your small office, taking up space and needing to be kept occupied during certain hours. So you keep doing it all yourself, even though you’re missing out on the things that inspired you to start the business in the first place.


But what if you had a smart, capable “right hand” who could get to know your business almost as well as you do, and take much of the background work off your desk — without ever setting foot in your office, and for only as many hours each month as you need? You could do more networking and marketing, or increase your billable hours, or get your work/life balance back and spend more time with family and friends. And what if your “right hand” not only pitched in with practical help, but also acted as a sounding board and resource, helping you find new ways to streamline your work and grow your business?


This is the kind of productive, inspiring business relationship that great Virtual Assistants share with their clients.


If this sounds like you—Purpose By design Consulting could be the perfect solution for you!


Contact Us Today For Your Consultation and Lets Devise A Plan To Take Your Business To The Next Level.


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