Lisa was a cracker jack to listen to!
If you just found this post and haven’t already seen Part One of the Golden Nuggets report, then click here to get the background. In short, these are some things that I wrote down during presentations at the recent National Speakers Association conference. The picture is of Lisa Sasevich (and me!), who had a two hour pre-conference session, plus a half day session later in the weekend.
So, on with the list…
- “Learn to be uncomfortable.” This was one of the first things Lisa Sasevich said to us. If we want to grow we have to be willing to stretch and move way outside of our comfort zone.
- “Mobile changes everything.” Randy Gage is right. Over half of the visitors to your website or to social media are getting there through their mobile device. If you’re website isn’t mobile ready, make plans to do that soon.
- “Social media – if you don’t do it, you will be irrelevant.” Wow. A strong and powerful statement from Randy.
- “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” This quote was retold by Randy Gage and reminds me to surround myself with rock stars.
- “Remember, your clients are buying the destination, not the plane.” When creating your marketing materials you need to be talking about the benefits, not the features. Lisa is 100% correct.
- “I’d rather collect a lead than BE a lead.” Now, this may or may not be true, but Lisa said she had just gotten business cards about 6 months ago and used this phrase as part of her explanation.
- “A step in the wrong direction is better than staying in one spot all your life. Once you’re moving forward you can correct your course as you go. Your automatic guidance system cannot guide you when you’re standing still.” Maxwell Maltz. This was just a quote on a handout, and it’s really wonderful.
- “In social media, it’s not who is talking TO you, it’s who is talking ABOUT you.” Science author Steve Spangler was sharing his failures in social media and this was one big thing he learned on the way to success.
I hope you found some of these inspiring or helpful. It’s always good to have something new to chew on, don’t you think? Just like last time, if you have a favorite, shoot me a comment below. Your thoughts are much appreciated! Hello? I’m listening…
Hi Amy, thanks so much for sharing your golden nuggets here!!
The one I resonate with most is “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” – this was a huge lesson for me in 2011 – and instantly I realized that I had been hiding out/playing small. Ouch.
BTW… you look gorgeous in the photo with Lisa! Such a beautiful smile! xo
Gina – that is a sweet compliment! Thank you! Yes, love that thought about hanging out with people farther up the ladder. It’s a clever way of putting it. Let’s both play bigger!
I second Gina – that is my favorite line too – it just struck me deep down because it such Truth and wisdom in such a short statement. We must continue to stretch and be around people who will force us to do that. And also, to second Gina, Amy you look gorgeous – your essence really shines through in that picture – I think it’s because we can see you up-close! Thanks for sharing this wisdom. xo
Brenda, thank you so much! How nice of you to say that. Glad you enjoyed my recap…
This is awesome Amy! I just spoke to someone yesterday who told me, “I want to be the dumbest person in the room”. And I just got back from my Mastermind meeting last week and was blown away by the people in my group and what they are working on. So, to your point,“if you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” Thanks for sharing this wise advise!
My favorite quote is the one about stepping in the wrong direction. I have learned about that a lot lately. You have to always keep moving. There is no such thing as making a mistake as long as you learn from it. Great quotes!
Amy – These are all great nuggets – but I really think this one –> “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room” has so much power. So often we get stuck going to the same events and networking groups month after month after month … not because we’re growing from it, but because it is comfortable, everyone already knows you, and you’re a rock star … and you keep going because it feels good.
But at some point, to keep growing you’ve got to get out of that “room”