Building Confidence Purer, Braver, Stronger for Our Influence P.E.O. International Convention...

Building ConfidencePurer, Braver, Stronger for Our Influence

P.E.O. International Convention

September 9, 2009

Presented by Meredith KimbellChapter AZ Herndon, VA

(703) 471-7745

P.E.O.What’s Changed?

Stock markets bounced from 11,400 to 6,600

Consumer confidence varied from 100 to 46.6

P.E.O. lost more than 3,000 active members

Building Confidence Presented by Meredith Kimbell Chapter AZ Herndon, VA 703-471-7745

P.E.O.So What

APA found 8 of 10 people experience stress: levels parallel 9/11

Crisis is a terrible thing to wasteCrisis = Cross-Roads


P.E.O.Door A or Door B?

Women on a missionWe will create our futureDoor A or Door B?

“Leaders Inspire Others to Exceed Their Expectations”


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Question?

What would change ifyour chapter had 3 times

the confidence it does now?

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Purity

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Pure

Unpolluted, Uncontaminated

Clean,Clear,

SpotlessVirtuous,Genuine

Untainted, Innocent

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Mindset & Attitudes

What polluted thoughts keep us from acting to create what we can envision?

What pure, empowering thoughts support our taking risks to create something new and great?

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Mindsets Impact Us

Look up, smile, hands upLook down, slump, no expressionFrown with polluted thoughtsSmile with pure, affirming

thoughts

P.E.O.Leaders’ Mindsets

Envision futures beyond their lifetime: What’s possible?

Focus more on what they can contribute than what they can get

Hold an attitude of adventure


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So What?

Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re probably right.

Henry Ford

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Braver

Courageous,

Bold

Defy,Challen

ge,Heroic

EnduringValiant, Daring,

Fearless

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Courageous

Encourage“Coeur” – French for “heart”

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Questions

Why do we make time and invest effort in P.E.O.?

How do we remind each other of these?

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Tie It to the Heart Mind

Why take the risk?Will you…?You will bring (heartfelt impact) to

us/to her when you do.

What difference did you make?Thanks for ___.It had ___ impact on me, us, her,

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Stronger

Not just about the body

Include spirit and contribution

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Strong

Vigorous,Robust

Powerful,Influential

Bright,Intense,

Concentrated

Passionate,

Fervent

Healthy,Resilient

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Two Options

Overcome weaknesses – I should…

Build from strengths – I can and I want to!

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Steps to Building Strengths

Name them for each otherAccept and be nourished when

you hear yoursBreathe in – open your handBe touched by the gift. Close your

handNo rubber raincoats!

Practice

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Workout with a Buddy

Build strength with supportStart slowly - create early winsCelebrate progress Keep the long viewForgive and recover quickly

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Influence

Leaders = those who initiate and sustain change

Leaders help others exceed their expectations!

Confidence is powerful resource for both

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Remember . . .

Confidence is the birthplace of new vitality and contributions

Build it for yourself and all you touchFloss and help your chapters to floss

thoughts daily – stay empoweredChoose a heart-mind orientation to

creating the futureTake and help others take bold action

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So What?

What’s your next step…Today?This week?This year?

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A. Resource

Confidence: How Winning Streaks & Losing Streaks Begin & End by Rosabeth Moss Kanter ©2004

Leadership Coaching Notes monthly e-zine

by Meredith Kimbell

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