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

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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

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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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