Do you consider yourself a leader? If you’re a small business owner, or involved in Network Marketing chances are you are a leader. The real question is – are you a good leader?

One common attribute among leaders is that they make other people FEEL good! If you want to make people FEEL like a million bucks then you’ve got to raise their spirits (and energy) and show them you’re there to help them.

I’m going to share with you 3 very simple steps that you can start applying in your life today to establish yourself as a leader in your business.

Leadership Principle #1
The 30 Second Rule

When you get around ANYONE for the first 30 seconds what must you do? Say something affirming. What do I mean by this? In the first 30 seconds take the time to praise the person you are speaking to. I’m not talking about lying, I’m talking about saying something genuine and sincere!

Here’s what I can share with you; “Praise increases energy, criticism decreases energy.”

When you first get together with someone (even if you know them) share with them something that is AMAZING about THEM! I love your new haircut, man you look great, you’re always on time and I love that about you, you’ve got such a great smile, I know very few people that have your charisma! Whatever you FEEL that is true about the individual, you gotta let them know. You gotta let them know that they are amazing!

Start practicing this today and I guarantee you’ll be connecting with others and building rapport faster than you ever have in your entire life. This one principle has helped me connect with others so well I felt so compelled to share it with you!

Leadership Principle #2
Let People Know You Need Them

Do you want to TRULY know how to make people FEEL like a Million Bucks? Let them know that you need them in your life. Let them know that without them, there is no way your business would succeed. Let them know that if you didn’t have them there to help you, there is no way you could achieve the vision you are working on together.

Think about this for a second. I read this many years ago; “People will work 8 hours for a job they like, 12 hours for a boss they like, and 24 hours for a Vision they buy into.”

You’ve gotta let people know that you NEED them! If you have a vision for your business, something that is SO HUGE, you are going to need people to help you reach the summit. Guess what? You can’t do it own your own. Recognize the people in your group and let them know you need them. Say this; “hey look, I have such a massive vision for our organization, the kind of vision that is LIFE TRANSFORMING. But I can’t do it on my own, I need your help and together we can make this thing happen.”

Find a way to let people know that they are important, because guess what? They are. Your employees or your downlines are the ones who will help you reach the summit. Why not do it together by letting them know you need them.

Leadership Principle #3
Instill The Belief In Others

Has anyone ever told you that you can succeed at something? Has anyone ever told you that you can achieve whatever it is that you want? How often do others do this to you on a weekly basis?

More importantly, how often do you do this to other people?

Here’s what I can share with you, when I was being mentored by John Assaraf one of the things John constantly instilled in me was the belief in myself. He was constantly letting my know, you can do it and I believe in your abilities.

This is the part that most people are guilty of not doing. When was you last time you let your siblings, co-workers, partners, or downline,  know that they can and will achieve that they are TRULY passionate about?

You’ve gotta INSTILL the belief in others! People like to have confirmation they can achieve their life’s goals and dreams from another person.

If you know a person that wants to write a book, you let them know their book WILL BE a New York Times Best Seller and you can see it on the shelves right now! If you know a person that wants to coach and mentor people, you let them know they will be one of the most well recognized coaches in the world! If you know a person who wants to build a massive network marketing organization, you let them know you can see thousands of people in their group, massive hotel meetings, and amazing trips around the world doing presentation helping people!

You’ve gotta INSTILL that belief in other people, that is how you establish yourself as a leader. Let people know they can do it.

With that said, if you guys have ANY questions or comments PLEASE share with the group! I am so PASSIONATE about this topic and I hope you can FEEL that through my words!

To OUR Continued Success,

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