Five Insights for a Great Year

 Five Insights for a Great Year

Parting Thoughts and Our Favorite Resources

Insight 1: Be aware and willing to study cultures within cultures. The world changes a little each second, and each nation, province, state, city and individual is affected differently. When conducting a business relationship with people from other cultures, be aware of internal cultural differences. This could make all the difference. To help you get started, click here for a great book: Global Diversity

Insight 2: Be willing to take some cultural risks. Even when things go wrong between cultures, you offend someone or you make a mistake, there is learning to be found within. If needed, apologize if you have caused a loss of face, then reflect on the experience. This seems to work more effectively than the approach than living in constant fear of offense. To help you feel more confident, click here for a great reference guide: When Cultures Collide

Insight 3: Take a real vacation at least once a year with phone and e-mail turned off. I did this in 2007 for the first time in years, and I cannot tell you the creativity and ideas that generated from true downtime. While technology is a helpful tool in many respects, it does distract us from the small voice within. This little voice is responsible for some of our finest moments. Give yourself permission in 2008 to unplug.

Insight 4: Make commitments to things that seem impossible. If you think you cannot afford a trip to India or a great resource for your business, think again. People always asked me in years past how I could afford to travel so much. I did it by making the commitment first, then working out the details. When you make that commitment, you get creative and stop thinking of limiting reasons not to do something. What would you like to do this coming year? To help you on your way, click here for a book on overcoming limiting mindsets through four easy questions: Loving What Is

Insight 5: Never forget the spirit behind what you do. Even when you are crunching numbers, thinking about bottom lines and quantifying results, don't let the original reason why you do the work you do get too lost in the shuffle. Go back years in your mind if you have to. Remind yourself of why you are where you are today. Have you lost track of that purpose? How can you renew it? That spirit will show through to your clients and customers and make you shine. To see how Highroad got it's start, click here: Calcutta Railway Riot

We would like to thank you for all that you have contributed to our journey here at Highroad Presentations, Inc. We value your business, your friendship and your contributions to the world. May your 2008 be all that you imagine and we look forward to helping you in any way we can.

Vicki Flier Hudson
President, Highroad Presentations
www.highroaders.com
Phone: (001) 770-936-9209
E-Mail: vicki@highroaders.com