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Leveraging the Mentorship Factor for Effective Book Writing Dr. Michael Koku, November 2024 Author’s Forum. The Mentorship Ripple Effect: A Legacy of Growth Mentorship is more than guidance—it's a catalyst for transformation. By gaining wisdom and support from a mentor, you become empowered to inspire others. In book writing, this ripple effect turns your words into a legacy, impacting countless lives. The MENTORSHIP Advantage Using the sticky acronym MENTORSHIP, mentorship becomes a powerful tool for crafting your book: *M = Motivation: Mentors ignite the spark that pushes you beyond writer’s block and self-doubt, fueling your passion and purpose. *E = Expanded Perspectives: Mentors help you see through diverse lenses, enriching your narrative with depth and empathy. *N = Networking Opportunities: Mentors connect you with agents, editors, and publishers, opening doors you can’t alone. T = Transfer [Wisdom Transfer]: Mentors share proven strategies and insights, equipping you with tools to excel. *O = Observation: By observing mentors, you learn how to emulate their storytelling and publishing success. *R = Relationship: Trust and mutual respect create a safe space for growth and creative exploration. *S = Support: Mentors guide you through challenges, offering structure, clarity, and resilience. *H = Honest Feedback: Constructive critique polishes your work, elevating it to excellence. *I = Inspiration: Mentors fuel bold dreams and help you find your unique voice. *P = Personal Growth: Mentorship accelerates both your writing skills and professional confidence. Mentors: Architects of Success Mentors are your book’s architects, helping lay its foundation and shaping it into a masterpiece. As Shawn Hitchcock says, “A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future and believe it can be achieved.” Charting the Course with a Mentor Think of your mentor as your navigator, guiding you through the uncharted waters of book writing. As Denzel Washington noted, “Show me a successful individual, and I’ll show you someone with real positive influences.” With mentorship, your journey transforms from daunting to inspiring, with every step bringing you closer to success. Mentorship in book writing doesn’t just produce books; it builds legacies. #mentorship #bookwriting #mentorshipfactor #lampglobalcommunity

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It could happen today, on Election Day. ⁠ It could happen tomorrow.⁠ ⁠ Yes, you're busy! But that doesn't mean you should miss out on news opportunities.⁠ ⁠ This is free public relations. ⁠ Free advertising for your organization.⁠ And I don't want you to miss out on any of it.⁠ ⁠ What if a journalist reaches out to feature you and your organization - and you already have something scheduled at that same time? ⁠ ⁠ There's a right and wrong way of handling interview scheduling conflicts. ⁠ ⁠ Instead of not responding or saying "I can't," there's a way to build the relationship by choosing the right words.⁠ ⁠ Watch this video to build better relationships with journalists and get more opportunities even with your busy schedule!⁠ ⁠ #Interviews #MediaInterviews #JanicekPerformanceGroup #executivepresence #tuesdaytip #executivetraining #publicspeakingcoaching 

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🎙️ What do you do to create #psychologicalsafety in the workplace and help your team and organization continue to evolve? This was a great conversation with Ed Miller President of Pro Tapes If you are looking for tips to help your efforts in #leadership or growing your business and how to level up your teams, you can find the episode here or on YouTube under my channel, SimplyRadia https://lnkd.in/eFbp_6mn #tips #growthstrategy #business #levelup

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New Episode! "Your Survival Guide for Navigating Department Politics" Navigating workplace politics can be a minefield. In this episode, discover practical tips to maintain your integrity and thrive in your role without getting sucked into the drama of organizational politics. Ever feel like yo...

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Mindset. 💫 I believe it to be a significant factor behind successful people. Your beliefs and attitude do have a HUGE influence over your habits and actions. This conversation I had with Nina Cooke might help you uncover where you've got internal barriers that impact your success today. Every new level can bring a "new devil" -- I hope this podcast episode provides some helpful tools to add to your toolbox! #mindset #businesscoach

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Struggling to balance the creative energy of your "creators" with the steady reliability of your "maintainers"? You’re not alone – it’s a common leadership challenge, but it’s also a chance to shape a strong, intentional company culture. In the latest episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, Lance Hallberg & Madisen Hallberg share their expert strategies for managing these diverse personalities. Discover how to harness the strengths of both groups to foster innovation and maintain stability in your organization. Plus, learn their secrets for crafting a company culture that truly reflects your vision and values, ensuring every team member feels engaged and appreciated. Tune in now! https://lnkd.in/gpgWi3P5 #TeamManagement #CompanyCulture

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It's launch day for my new course, "#Writing and #Publishing for Coaches and Consultants"! This short, practical, tactical, cohort-based course is designed to help you turn your expertise into compelling content that elevates your personal brand and expands your influence. You will learn: -How to stop #procrastinating writing -How to change your mindset about needing to write "perfectly" -How to decide what to write (and what not to) -How to set reasonable writing goals that set you up for success -How to run small writing experiments that yield helpful feedback -How to write for social media  -How to write for publications (including high-profile publications like Harvard Business Review -How to write content for YouTube -How to know if writing a book is what you really want  -How to stop "overwriting" and keep it short and sweet -How to take #feedback on your writing with less defensiveness -How to create a writing habit so you have a writing pipeline -How to leverage your writing into multiple formats so you can make money and of course... -How to become a better writer I hope you'll join me! Registration link below: #contentcreation #writing #visibility #credibility https://lnkd.in/edgt4b3C

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A convenient, scalable approach to coaching, which caters to the needs of frontline managers — it allows for not only covering the learning-and-doing gap, but also makes remote management easier. Offering a taste of every critical aspect to leadership development, microcoaching does complement the ongoing organizational programs. An interactive and personalized solution for management people to lead with confidence. Innovative thinking Lauren Herring!

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Fink's Crisis Model, which is outlined in Steven Fink's book "Crisis Management: Planning for the Inevitable," offers a strategic framework for dealing with crises in organizational settings. This model breaks down a crisis into four stages: prodromal, acute, chronic, and resolution. It provides a systematic approach to crisis management, emphasizing the importance of early warning signs and addressing how organizations can effectively navigate through each phase to mitigate impacts and steer towards recovery. The infographic presents Fink's Crisis Model through a clear, cyclical diagram that highlights the four main stages of a crisis. The first stage is the prodromal stage, where initial warning signs appear. This is followed by the acute stage, where the crisis reaches its peak. The chronic stage comes next, where the crisis persists, and then we move on to the resolution stage, where solutions are implemented. This visual representation helps to illustrate the dynamic and ongoing process of crisis management, making it easy for viewers to understand how to apply these principles in real-time scenarios. Discover how 4 Leaf Performance’s expertise in crisis management can support your organization in times of uncertainty. Want an HD copy of this infographic delivered straight to your email? Follow our page: https://lnkd.in/gH5PkaaP Sign up to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g2ibnwXW

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Special Edition of the Author's Forum: Leveraging the Resilience Factor for Effective Book Writing Using the PURPOSE Acronym Hosted by the LAMP Global Community, this month's edition of the Author's Forum was an unforgettable session, featuring Dr. Michael Koku and Dr. Sheri-ann S. McLean-Williams. They brought profound insights into the transformative journey of writing with resilience, using the PURPOSE acronym as a roadmap to navigate the challenges of authorship. PURPOSE: The Blueprint for Resilient Book Writing *P = Picture Your Possibilities Visualize your book’s success and the legacy it will leave. Imagine the lives it will touch, the inspiration it will ignite, and the doors it will open. *U = Use Failure as Fuel Reframe rejection, criticism, or mistakes as steppingstones to mastery. Remember Thomas Edison’s wisdom: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Every stumble refines your craft and strengthens your resolve, making you a better writer and storyteller. *R = Reach Out for Support Writing doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Seek out mentors, peer groups, and trusted allies who can provide feedback and encouragement. As Adam Grant reminds us: "Seeking advice doesn’t reveal incompetence. It reflects respect for another person’s insight." Collaboration transforms struggles into opportunities for growth. *P = Put Things in Perspective Challenges are inevitable. Instead of seeing them as roadblocks, view them as opportunities for growth. Anaïs Nin said it best: "We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are." When you shift your perspective, the path forward becomes clearer and more manageable. *O = Operate with Optimism Resilience thrives on hope and determination. Winston Churchill’s timeless advice resonates deeply: "The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty." By staying solution-focused, you unlock the inner strength needed to overcome even the toughest challenges. *S = Serve Others Your book is more than a personal accomplishment—it’s a gift to your audience. Write with their needs, hopes, and transformation in mind. As Mahatma Gandhi once said: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." When you focus on serving others, your writing becomes purposeful and powerful. E = Embrace Joy Celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. Henri Nouwen reminds us: "Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy every day." Find joy in the creative process—whether it’s crafting a compelling sentence, overcoming writer’s block, or completing a chapter. Highlights from Dr. Sherri-Ann McClean-Williams As the author of YOU BELONG IN THE ROOM and a Maxwell Leadership Independent Executive Director and Speaker, Dr. McClean-Williams shared her personal journey of resilience in writing. Her insights inspired attendees to embrace the resilience factor, showing that the most impactful books often emerge from the most challenging journeys. #authorsforum

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So excited about this opportunity to facilitate a timely discussion with brilliant minds Noah Geisel, Sami Mooney, CWDP, Bradie Zaletel at the 10th Anniversary GlobalMindED conference later this month on how verifiable digital learning assets (digital badges and microcredentials) can help us overcome talent pipeline hurdles. Wait, what will we be talking about? What does this even mean?! We'll work to answer these questions: 💡What can we provide learners with that serves as proof in the workforce economy and marketplace that they earned and can effectively apply the skills they have acquired, and what can employers, workforce development organizations, and hiring managers look for to have confidence in job seeker skills from credible educational institutions and organizations, even if they're not 2 or 4 year universities? 💡 How can we have confidence that resumes accurately depict the skill-level and competencies of job seekers and employees? If they don't, what can we do about it? 💡 How might we fill critical roles by tapping into new talent pipeline sources where skill level is advanced and credible, and learners have digital assets to prove it? 💡 (How) Do microcredentials like digital badges help us overcome talent pipeline hurdles, or do they still seem like a flashy logo-like .jpg that only serve to gamify learning and motivate learners to complete a program? What value, if any, do they have for job seekers, employees, and employers? Have questions about this topic? Post them in the comments and we'll try to address them and report back after the panel.

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If you're a high-performing woman who works in corporate and you’ve struggled to use your voice in an impactful way, this conversation is for you! Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz sits down with Laura Camacho, PhD, an executive communications strategist and host of the Speak Up podcast. Diane and Laura dive into the realities of climbing the corporate ladder and the common pitfalls that hold many back, particularly women. Drawing from personal experiences and years of coaching, Laura shares actionable insights on overcoming self-sabotage, enhancing visibility, and effectively using your voice in the workplace. Whether you're an introvert, ambivert, or simply looking to refine your communication skills, you'll find valuable strategies to help you advance your career. Diane and Laura talk about: *The importance of self-promotion and how to do it without sounding arrogant *Why acknowledging and leveraging your unique background and experiences can set you apart *Practical tips for speaking up in meetings and ensuring your contributions are noticed *The role of a coach in navigating mid-career challenges and achieving your goals *How to build relationships and add value in every interaction Listen to episode 405 of the Speaking Your Brand podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or at https://lnkd.in/ek89vhaF

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Feeling overwhelmed by your executive to-do list? Remember, it's okay to ask for help controlling the chaos. Executive coaching can be your secret weapon to clarifying your goals, understanding your impact, and getting the support to try out new behaviors. Whether you're a start-up founder or a seasoned CEO, the right thought partner can make all the difference. Curious whether coaching is right for you? Discover how we can help: #leadership #executiveleadership #executivecoaching

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Exciting News! "The Survive and Thrive Toolkit for Leaders" is now available! In this book, I share key strategies to help you navigate and heal toxic workplaces, empowering you to lead with confidence and intention. Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities and create a thriving work environment. Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Grab your copy today and start making a difference in your organization. Order now: https://lnkd.in/g-v7v5UT #MDConsulting #BookTrailer #StrategicManagement #LeadershipBook #BookLaunch #Leadership #SurviveAndThrive #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceHarmony #NewRelease #BusinessLeadership

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🎧 Writing can be a humbling experience, no matter how seasoned you are. Learn from Lynne Golodner's journey and find out how to keep moving forward. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform! 📚🔊 https://vist.ly/3mkpb2p #WritingLife #MidlifeWisdom #SelfGrowth #LynneGolodner #CreateTheBestMe

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