We have all heard the expression: Readers are leaders. Some folks might say it the other way around, Leaders are readers. Regardless of the order of the words the wisdom of its meaning remains apparent. People who read, grow personally and intellectually, and eventually develop the characteristics of a leader. Of course, this is only the case when WHAT is being read is of high quality and leadership material.

       I recently attended a meeting with other entrepreneurs who were interested in growing their businesses. Everyone shared great insight to their business success. Many of these entrepreneurs had been business owners for decades. Some were “newbies” and others were mid -stream start ups. The common thread I noted as I sat and listened to the discussions, was that everyone present believed in learning..always..everyday. The means by which they learned varied. I heard some talk about books they were reading, others talked about seminars and conferences they attended. Regardless of their age, they all strived to gather more “nuggets” of information, “gems” of wisdom, and “golden” strategies and tips of significance and most importantly, IT SHOWED in their character.

       I have not stopped thinking about what I saw in those entrepreneurs since that meeting. I loved seeing it, being a part of it, and I loved those people for having the spirit to share with everyone. What beautiful people; what admirable learners!

       What are you learning today, this year, and during this time you are alive; called life?  Are you reading, taking classes, studying, attending seminars? are you striving to stretch yourself and your brain? As you stretch your brain..YOU yourself grow.  WOW! now that’s a thought isn’t it?

       Go learn something new today! You have everything to gain…including a “few inches of personal growth”….Be a learner and lead strong!

Blessings of great life discoveries,

Jennifer

Today, more than ever, your business needs to operate in what I would call “the ROVING EYE” mode where you are constantly observing your customers, your competition, and your offerings.

A “roving eye” on your customers will allow you to see:

1. What they are interested in.

2. What they are willing to pay for.

3. What they are begging for.

A “roving eye” on your competition will allow you to see:

1.  What they are selling.

2. What they are doing to sell.

3. What the customers like and dislike about their offerings.

A “roving eye” on your offerings will allow you to see:

1. What the customers are flocking to.

2. What the customers are running from.

3. What product and services you should be offering that you are not.

In a Great Business the “roving eye” is the only eye that is seen and that “sees”. One eyed as a cyclops; one eyed and ALL seeing. Do not be blinded by useless marketing. Use your “Cyclops eye” to see how to grow a great business that has customers running to you. Look, listen, and SEE with your “roving eye”.

Your vision is your future. Your eye is the gateway. Your roving Cyclops eye is that which allows you to see the truth. Use it.

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Speaking of sight….

Helen Keller, author and educator who was born blind and deaf said it most magnificently when she said,

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and not seeing.”

Do be a “roving eye” business. Do use your Cyclops eye. Do become a GREAT and prosperous business.

Blessings of great sight to you and you business!

Jennifer