Do You Have the Right People Around You?

Happy Friday, everyone. Today's newsletter comes from Wellington, where I am taking some time out with Steve & a couple of our best friends. We're headed off to Martinborough for some food & wine tasting over the long weekend!

To be honest, it's been a tough couple of months & I've been living out of a suitcase as I continue to travel between Auckland & Sydney to sort out Dad's affairs. The next trip, next week, will be the last for us & then all my future trips will just be about visiting clients in Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide.

It's tough tidying up after someone dies unexpectedly & dealing with lawyers & customer service people has reminded me just how important your customer service experience is in your business. There have been some epic fails but also some really great people & of course, no matter whether it's bad or good, it definitely affects our perception of that business. I've shared a few of these stories on LinkedIn & will continue to share them to remind us what to do & what not to do.

One thing I am truly grateful for is the support of my husband & my friends. You realise in the tough times just how important it is to have these people around you - the people who lift you, who support you & who challenge you to be the best you can be.

I don't have my Roy yet, I will be looking for one in the new year to replace Jen, but I do have other support from my VAs and the communities I am part of.

This week I've got some great articles on finding your Roy, the small things in relationships & checking in.

And if you don't think you can afford a Roy in your business, then take a listen to our podcast of the week - featuring Fractional Integrator Christine Reyes - who shares what a fractional integrator can do for you.

Have a great weekend everyone.

PS: I was featured on the panel of the Westpac Smarts event the other day - how to help your business survive and thrive in tough times: Watch it here.

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BETTER BUSINESS: Do you have your 'Roy' in your business?

Visionaries need to find great integrators. Someone that will help make those dreams happen. Integrators are not only excellent executors but fantastic managers with the ability to hold people accountable, all while creating consistency. Having someone implement your ideas is the key to a successful business - how else do you grow??

Read more on Walt Disney's Integrator and brother, Roy & tips on how to build a successful business with the right team. Click here.

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BETTER LIFE: Kind acts make a difference!

We all get caught up going through the everyday motions of life. But when you take the time to put others first, it benefits them and leaves you feeling good too. A thoughtful gesture or a kind word may be what we need to feel fulfilled and leave an everlasting impression.

The small things become the big things in relationships. So why not take a moment and think about how you could make someone's day a little bit easier and put a smile on their face – if you need a few extra ideas, this heart-warming article will certainly help.

To read more, click here.

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FIND OF THE WEEK: Check-In, Take Control and Develop Daily

Fitting your everyday workload into 24hr while also trying to achieve your goals can sometimes feel like an impossible task, even more so when those goals aren't yet defined. Robert and Adam Harris 's book 'The Check-in Strategy Journal not only helps you redefine those goals, priorities and time management but also offers you a day-by-day and week-by-week system so you can fine-tune your plans, take back control and watch the results roll in.?

Between Robert and Adam's extensive background, readers gain insight into a world of knowledge from business strategy to networking and a fresh mindset. With Adam's high-profile client list and Roberts's academic achievements, this book is guaranteed to give you practical advice and the fuel needed to keep you moving towards your ultimate vision.

Get a copy of the book. Click here.

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PODCAST OF THE WEEK: Running Your Business Like Dave Ramsey

Listen to the full episode here ↓

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BONUS QUOTE

"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably." - Walt Disney.

You can download this as wallpaper or a lock screen for your phone. Click here.

If you’d like to learn more about any of these tools or would like to find out how I can help you achieve a better life through creating a better business, then book a free Discovery Call with me?here.

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Debra Chantry-Taylor?

Professional EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Speaker??

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