The new year is only 26 days away! Are you panicked about keeping the focus during this incredibly busy and sometimes frantic time of the year?
It’s so easy to push back at this time of year, but leaders who stay motivated to achieve those important year-end goals know the value of staying the course and pushing through the rough spots before December 31. It’s the time of the year to stay the course in fulfilling your year-end goals.
This picture was taken at Sheen Falls Manor in Kenmare, Ireland. It is one of the most beautiful estates where I was the #1 leader hosting all the top leaders in our company from around the world in a cocktail party in my #1 suite! We had just spent 3 days in London staying at the elegant Claridges hotel and had a spectacular dinner at the House of Lords with a Lord!
To earn that number one position meant I had to play full out and stay the course during the busiest time of the year because every point and dollar counted to winning right up until midnight on December 31st. Staying the course also meant keeping the team focused and motivated during this crazy busy festive time of the year.
It can be very daunting and disappointing when you hear from a team member who says, “It’s December 10, and I’m done for the year!”
And then there are the commitments! All the responsibilities, the obligations, the duties, the promises you’ve made to customers and hostesses. There are so many, it’s mind-blowing! The social commitments are piling up. The kids holiday events, the partner’s office event, the church and family celebrations are hitting us hard in the next 26 days!
Do you have a plan to stay the course to achieve your year-end goals?
Are you strong enough to withstand all the distractions, diversions, interruptions and holiday madness?
Well, take a deep breath and let me share with you a few ways to help you and your team stay motivated to push through the rough spots in the next 26 days to achieve your year-end goals.
- Remind the team to send holiday greetings with a value add. Successful entrepreneurs are masters at keeping their name and business on people’s minds during this busy time of year. Send a heartfelt holiday greeting and include something of value, like free shipping on orders, or a special holiday gift certificate. Value add also means having “gift giving solutions” for customers. This is the time of year to truly be “of service” in your business.
- Track your numbers! Review your team reports daily during this time. If you’re close to hitting your goals on December 31st, track your numbers during the whole month of December. You wouldn’t want to miss your goal by a mere $10, $20 or even $100 order.
- Be visible in supporting your team – Don’t miss sending your weekly newsletter. Be the “constant” support during this busy time. Show them you’re available and you care about their success. It’s this time of year more than ever the team may need help in placing orders, or assist with hostess credits. Most of all let them know you’re available to help them with prime prospects who are ready to start a business before December 31st, and take advantage of the tax year. December is one of the best months of the year to recruit.
- Keep the team aware of Holiday Specials and Company incentives. Year-end specials and incentives are so important to the success of team members. Holiday specials will help them hit certain targets to be incentive winners. Be alert to team members who are close to earning trip incentives and special year-end awards at your upcoming conference.
- Keep the TEAM spirit alive with a special Holiday team meeting. Celebrate BIG at your holiday team meeting. Make it a festive occasion, play a gift game and get the whole team having fun together. Recognize everyone with a special gift. One rose for each attendee and a short recognition statement about each team member will make it a memorable event.
- Focus on your to-do list! Be vigilant with your activity and set yourself deadlines to accomplish certain tasks. Use your lists to keep everything on track. Living by a list will help you be more productive. It helps you prioritize your tasks and your time. Remind yourself what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Checking to-do list every day keeps you inspired to hit year-end goals.
- Remember your “why.” It’s so important at this time of year to keep in mind why you’re in this business. What is your purpose and who are you here to serve and what is your ultimate goal?
- Share Goal setting with Team members. Send a goal sheet to team members to return to you by January 1st. This will help you support those team members ready to step up and grow.
- Follow the CALENDAR GIRLS Team booking system that keeps you and your team productive and focused on TEAM goals as one unit.
- Above all nourish yourself, get enough sleep, eat healthy and bring self care to you and your business so you can weather this crazy time of year.
I hope you take into consideration these few reminders. Feed your mind with positive thoughts, and persevere until that 26th day at midnight on December 31st. Find the strength to pursue your year-end goal regardless of any obstacles or criticism, and simply “stay the course!”
Need help to stay the course in the final days of 2014 and plan for a huge jumpstart in the new year? Schedule a 30 minute complimentary strategy session now! email mymentorbiz@gmail.com
