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Ok…so I've been seeing a lot of #blackexcellence hashtags lately. This is a wonderful hashtag that expresses just how much the Black community excels in so many of the things we do.
Another way for us as Black business owners and leaders to excel and show #blackexcellence is by taking ownership and responsibility for all of our own actions.
Once you decide to ‘own' your choices – fully accepting the consequences, then you'll be viewed as a person who can be respected. Others will see you as someone who they can depend on. This is one of the single most traits we must strive for.
The easiest way to display ownership is to stop making excuses. For example, if you are late for an appointment don't come up with some ridiculous excuse. Just tell the person you are meeting, why you are late and apologize. That's it.
I know it's hard being a Black owned business in today's society. It really is so easy to blame outside influences and the outright oppression we face – and make that the reason for our mistakes or oversights. While no-one can control one hundred percent of what happens, we as Black business owners can control how we respond to certain situations. This reaction can completely change our lives, our businesses and our communities.
Start taking ownership of your relationships, your education, your fitness and your social life… your decisions. Own them outright.
Learning how to be more flexible is also something that is needed. Are you willing to do things differently when something isn't working? Do you take advice and learn from others? If you do you will begin to excel at business which of course will increase your confidence and self-esteem.
Becoming a flexible person means that you are happy to respond to a situation in a different way. When you are flexible you are not rigid and set in your ways.
Flexibility brings us to another important point in leadership and Black excellence… it brings us to the step of adding balance to your life.
Living a balanced life means you are focusing on those things that hold the most meaning to you. However, you are still mindful of those around you. You make choices that are related to the way you feel and what you are thinking.
Balancing your life is knowing when you have to say NO and not go out with friends…because you need to finish up an important project…because you recognize the importance of staying focused on the end game and therefore, act accordingly.
When you combine taking ownership, being flexible, and living a balanced life, you will be well on your way to leading a life where you are committed to excellence….#blackexcellence .
-Sharee-
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