Do you know your 'why' for 2011?

It has been a few weeks since we connected the last time. Can you believe we are already into day 17th into 2011? I know that as a leader, you are helping others find their why, or, what drives them to achieve the next level in their lives during this new year. We have learned that in order to do that in a powerful way, individuals must had found their own why first. Have you spent time with yourself, reflecting on what will propel you to new heights? Testimonials from success stories show that leaders need to know where they are going and what are the motivations behind what they do. What makes you wake up in the middle of the night and think? When you look at your loved ones, what is it that will bring happiness to them?
Once you have found it, you may think it takes time, it will probably take you more than a month, or more than a quarter. We often hear people saying: 'That takes a lot of time, or, I don't have time right now. Well, anything meaningful in life takes 'time', however, something needs to happen 'this week'. Successful people not only find their why, they also create a sense of urgency behind it. Are you distracted with lots of 'to do lists'? Are you overwhelmed with what you've heard in the news lately? What are your key actions and activities for this particular week? Make a list of '5 Daily Actions' that will be in line with your why: a specific number of phone calls today, starting up new conversations with people you don't know, at the grocery store, the post office and at places you go to get services. Find your why, write it down, share it with someone for accountability and start doing something about it 'now'. I am looking forward to hear about your findings, talk next week...