The Golden Circle

GREAT VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS MESSAGE!!

But read the intro first ;-)


Each and every time we get together to host an initial training university in our company we have certain key goals in mind. We are well aware that there are owners of a business and a team that the owner relies on to create an excellent product, deliver it with energy and build passion for the why behind the what. In our business as a Franchisor we start by communicating with the owners in order for them to make a decision to join us and if we do that well the owners return to an initial training with their team. Our key focus at these trainings many people assume is to understand the "systems" learn the "mechanics" of operating a franchise at a higher level. The reality is that our main focus at these training is to teach the why behind the what!

Every single person in these rooms is mantled with making a personal decision to wake up and live a more powerful life, but first they have to WAKE UP!

As we set the stage the first day of our trainings there is a question I often pose as I talk about why we do what we do. I share with everyone the principles of our right to choose our destiny. I am completely aware at this point that people do not do what they do well because of a paycheck but rather.....

People do what they do well because they are inspired to do so.
People do what they do well because they are empowered to do so.
People do what they do well because they know why they do so!

One of the statements I pose at the opening session is that we will spend the first four days learning new, systems, new mechanics, new reporting and new ideas but we are well aware that even if you are not the owner who chose to join our company you now have the right to choose. Every human being has the right to control their own destiny so we want each person to hear why we do what we do and then make that choice for themselves. Our role is to teach people to be better leaders in their world. It is not solely about a product but rather about a direction of life we must all choose for ourselves and then after choosing lead others to the same conclusion that they have the right to choose as well.

I often say that to me Success is two things; First Becoming a better me during the time I have to live on this earth. Maximizing my talents and minimizing my weaknesses creating me into a better human being. Second it is helping others do the same thing in their lives.

Success is learning and then giving it away.

All of the other things that people often associate with a life of success, things like money, homes, cars, trips, freedoms are a lasting result of the two items listed above ALWAYS.

The final question I pose as I often wrap up these introductions to training. Is that after these four days there is a question I will have for you that goes like this; Who is the leader in your office and the answer I am looking for is very simply "I am"

As it is said where the head goes the body must follow. We change minds in order to change lives!

My favorite quote to use in these sessions is from Aristotle when he said "The ability to entertain thought without accepting it is the sign of an educated man"

Education always exists in our ability to keep hearing without the fears that often cause us to shut ideas, people and purpose out because we are just feeling overwhelmed, tired or confused.

The following Video was sent to me by a friend who had watched it and it inspired him. It is presented by Simon Sinek and is probably his best known speech called the "Golden Circle". I implore you to watch this video as the message it contains can be life changing in allowing us to understand the why behind the what!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4


Have a Great Day!   -   Brian