Dear Friend,

Here is your November issue of Take Charge Success
Strategies.

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Volume 6, Number 8 November 2006

Publisher: GoalMinds, Inc. Mailto: info@goalminds.com
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'As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the
highest appreciation is not to utter words, but the live by
them.' John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th President
of the United States

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!
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IN THIS ISSUE ===============================================

1. 10 Creative Ways to say 'Thank You.'

2. Master the Power of a Master-Mind Group

3. Leadership - Successful People are not Necessarily Good
Leaders by Mark Shead

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1. 10 Creative Ways to Say 'Thank You.'

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Thanksgiving Day comes once a year in the U.S., but every
day there are people in our lives who deserve our thanks.
Sometimes a simple, 'Thank you' is appropriate, and other
times, it is more thoughtful to be creative in expressing
appreciation. Here are some suggestions you may find helpful
as you think of people at home, at work, and in the
community.

1. When you say 'Thank you' tell the person specifically
what it is you appreciate and why you appreciate it. 'Thank
you for going to the Post Office for me. It saved me a lot
of time.'

2. Send an e-mail note or an online greeting card.

3. Send a hand-written thank you note. These are noteworthy
because so few of us take time to write and mail them.

4. Place an unexpected phone call just to say 'Thank you.'
Connecting verbally adds warmth to your appreciation even if
you reach voice mail.

5. Present a small certificate. Half-page certificates take
up less space if displayed and are as meaningful as full
sized certificates. They tend to draw attention because they
are different.

6. Give a single flower from your garden, flowerpot, or
florist, with a verbal 'Thank you' or a note.

7. Put a candy bar or piece of fruit on the desk of the
person to be thanked, with or without a note. (Be sure the
person is not on vacation!)

8. Bake some cookies. This is especially effective when men
bake and present a few cookies in thanksgiving.

9. Say something nice about the recipient of your thanks
when he or she can overhear you. This is especially powerful
in a business setting.

10. For special occasions, present a US flag that has flown
over the Capitol. It is a unique, reasonably priced item
which few people own. A certificate of authenticity is
provided in honor of any special occasion you designate.
Call your congressman's office and ask for it. If you don't
have a local contact, call 202 224-3121 and ask for your
congressman or congresswoman by name. When you reach that
person's office, ask to purchase a flag. They'll know what
to do!

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'God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used
one to say 'Thank you'? William A. Ward (1921-1994),
scholar, editor, pastor, teacher and author of Fountains of Faith
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2. Master the Power of a Master-Mind Group

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With the frenzied pace of today's business world, we all
need help identifying and planning our future financial
moves. Even more important, we need contacts and resources
to make our goals reality. Master-mind groups are spawning
all over the country, offering support, and specialized
knowledge to people in every industry and sector.

A master-mind group consists of people who work together in
harmony to achieve diverse goals. While one member may be
focused on acquiring property, another may be a mortgage
broker interested in securing financing for clients. Another
member may be an attorney interested in building her client
base. Each can contribute information from a different
perspective and each can gain from the specialized knowledge
of the others. Although members may eventually do business
with each other, that is not a prerequisite. The objective
is to create an attitude open to new ideas; to look at
issues from different perspectives, like examining the
facets of a diamond. Operating in harmony with each other,
sharing ideas, allows one to not only gain from other
members, but also to tap into universal
knowledge-inspiration.

Group members get together at regular intervals to
brainstorm ideas, share knowledge, and help each other
discover the tools to realize their dreams. While these
people work well together, they may be very different from
each other. The common element is that each draws something
from the others, and each contributes freely to the group.
It is the focusing of each mind on a common issue that
triggers thoughts not readily available to one mind. Those
in the group draw upon their unique experiences and
specialized knowledge to help each other.

When many minds concentrate on a single point, the activity
generates a power over and above the sum total of each of
the individual minds. It is as though an invisible force
joins the group and provides additional insight. As a
result, the group members accomplish more than any one
person could have accomplished individually.

I have participated in many such groups and realized
enormous benefits. The first book I wrote, 101 Ways to
Improve Your Communication Skills Instantly, was brought
into being with the assistance of a mastermind group.
Coauthor, Bennie Bough, and I belonged to the same group and
as we wrote, the other members provided a sounding board and
provided suggestions for everything from editing to design.
Now that book is in its fourth edition in the US; it is
published in 11 countries in 9 different languages. That's
what I call success!

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I encourage everyone to reach out, find a mastermind group
or form one. You will see how it provides stimulating new
ideas and know how. I've just completed a Mastermind Manual
ebook that you would find helpful in creating such a group.
In it Mark Sanborn, CSP, Past President of the National
Speakers Association, tells of some of his experiences with
a MasterMind Group. Sheryl Roush, author of Heart of a
Woman, CEO of SparkleTudes, tells how she belongs to groups
with different focuses: spiritual and business. And Jim
Whelan, MBA, tells how mastermind groups help in strategic
planning. Find it at http://www.mastermindmanual.com

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'Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new
hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and
to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.' -- Thich
Nhat Hanh

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3. Leadership - Successful People are not Necessarily Good
Leaders, By Mark Shead

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Many people assume that if someone is successful it is
because they have good leadership skills. Some people assume
that if a business is successful it is because it has good
leaders. Leadership isn't something that is particularly
easy to pass on to other people. Sometimes a company is
successful because a past leader was very skilled as a
leader and the current leader simply has kept things running
the same as before. Great leadership is a rare skill. For
most people it doesn't come naturally. It is amazing how
many organizations are successful even though they have only
marginally competent people leading them. Many times this is
because the structure of the organization helps make up for
a leaders short comings. Sometimes it is because a
particularly talented staff that makes up for the leaders
deficiencies. While great leadership skills can make someone
successful, the inverse is not true. Being successful
doesn't make you a good leader. If you are looking for
leaders to learn from make sure you are looking for people
who actually have good leadership skills and not just
someone who is successful. You can't assume that someone is
a good leader just because they have had success. Many times
people try to emulate people who have had success and try to
follow their leadership styles. While this might be a good
thing people often end up mimicking the bad habits of
individuals. Don't assume that someone's leadership style is
effective just because they are successful. Many times they
may be successful in spite of their leadership skills not
because of their leadership skills. Leadership501 is a
website with resources for leaders and people looking to
improve their success in management positions. Please visit
www.leadership501.com to find out more about successful
people's leadership style and other leadership topics.
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'Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good
news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much
you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your
potential is!' Anne Frank (1929-1945), Teenage Writer,
Holocaust Victim

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'You're right about being thankful. Today I went to church
and I started to ask a blessing for everyone who came to
mind from a mental list of family and friends. After 50+ I
stopped because the service was progressing without me. Just
on relationships alone, most people are gold mines, but
sometimes don't realize it.' ~Larry Welch, American Friend
in Singapore Dear Reader, How long is your gratitude list?
We are very grateful to have you in our circle of friends!

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