Make it an amazing week, friend!

July 25th, 2023

🚩 What are Resignation Red Flags? 🚩

You have taken the time to recruit someone, interview them, train them and onboard them. That is a big investment of time and money. This week we aren’t talking retention…we are talking how to spot changes in your people that signal they may be heading for the door.

1. Unexpected attitude or personality changes

2. Increased “time off” requests

3. Decrease in productivity

4. Declining work performance

5. Not engaging with co-workers

6. Minimally responses to email communication

7. Coming to work more “dressed up” than normal.

“Quiet Quitting” is a real trend, but if you are paying attention to the signs, you may be able to recognize what is happening before it implodes. People are creatures of habit and when they are starting to “check out” or have delays or disruptions to their work patterns or behaviors, it can leave you scratching your head. When you notice anything “off” for someone on your team, pull them aside and speak with them privately. Share with them your observations and inquire about what may be going on. If you can help change the circumstances, do. If not, you will hopefully know their intentions after having an honest conversation with them.

Tell me something good 🎵🎶🎵🎶

With all that is going on in the world today, this is a weekly opportunity for us to share something good that has happened to us recently. Seriously. If you respond to this email, you get me. I’d love to hear from you!

The good news for this week is that after a considerable time studying and preparing, my husband just took and passed his test for his General Contractors License!!!🎉🎉🎉

He and his business partner already own a couple of companies, but they were limited in what they could do without this piece. This licensing will allow him to take his business to the next level and be a full blown construction company. I am so dadgum proud of him!!

Challenge for the week: Pick 1 or do both:

1. Hand write someone a thank you card….gratitude is such a big gesture, especially when someone isn’t expecting it.

2. Leave someone a wonderful 5 star review. Maybe it’s a business, or a salesperson, or server from a restaurant. If someone went above and beyond for you lately, make sure to put their name in the review.
   

Making someone else smile is contagious enough to cause a smile on your face as well. When you smile, your brain releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin. These neurotransmitters are associated with lowering your anxiety and increasing feelings of happiness. That is a win-win!

A quote that I've been sitting with this week:

Evoke Greatness Podcast: Latest Episode

A Leap of Faith: Rayo de Sol's Quest to Transform Lives in Nicaragua with Peter Schaller

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Peter Schaller, Executive Director of Rayo De Sol, guides us through his inspiring transformation from deciding to take a handful of years off before going to college to get some life and work experience, to later becoming a beacon of hope for the Nicaraguan community. Hear the heart-touching narratives of families living in makeshift homes without basic amenities, and learn how Peter's passion for making a difference led him to create a multifaceted solution to these daunting challenges.

Rayo de Sol, a Christian nonprofit, is more than an organization - it's a life-changing movement. Feel the difference as Peter walks us through their various interventions, from reshaping the education system through teacher training and library creation to their nutrition program that not only promotes health but improves school attendance. Get inspired by their scholarship program for youth and witness their emphasis on community service, and their unwavering commitment to supporting local farmers.

But that's not all. We also zero in on the criticality of nutrition and microfinance in transforming communities. Get a firsthand account of the challenges posed by food deserts and the concerning rise of processed food consumption. Uncover the secrets of the Bio Intensive Agriculture system, a farming model that empowers small farmers to grow high-yield crops sustainably. Be a part of the conversation on Rayo De Sol's reforestation efforts and their response to the climate crisis's impact on local agriculture. Our conversation draws to a close as we discuss how YOU can support Rayo de Sol's mission and make a real difference.

Have you ever thought about getting an Executive Coach?

Curious what the 2.0 version of you looks like?

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