http://leesabarnes.com/blog Success Refresh: Faith Inspired Leadership Tips Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/4-powerful-reasons-why-focus-will-help-faith-led-entrepreneurs-become-spiritually-financially-successful/#comment-344 Kelly McCausey Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:04:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=623#comment-344 I went through a big rebranding last year that involved a redefining of my niche - but I am STILL very focused on that one group of people (online solopreneurs) and resist every temptation to go to the left and right. It's easy today than it was five years ago - I'm far less tempted to 'go wide' because I have all these years of proof that a firm focus works! I went through a big rebranding last year that involved a redefining of my niche – but I am STILL very focused on that one group of people (online solopreneurs) and resist every temptation to go to the left and right. It’s easy today than it was five years ago – I’m far less tempted to ‘go wide’ because I have all these years of proof that a firm focus works!

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/saint-pauls-church-jarrow-uk-speaking-scam-i-was-almost-a-victim/#comment-343 Donald Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:12:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=552#comment-343 I just received a letter from 'Rev. Jimmy King' this morning. It was sent to my "info' address which made it look good at first. They have done their homework with the website and all. Still, something was making me nervous about this. (The church was going to send me a contract? I thought I was supposed to send the contract to them.) I looked through the e-mail for an IP address and tried to track it with no luck (a gmail.com address). So I searched for the phone number that was provided - BINGO! Your blog came up. Thank you for sharing this information with everyone. I just received a letter from ‘Rev. Jimmy King’ this morning. It was sent to my “info’ address which made it look good at first. They have done their homework with the website and all. Still, something was making me nervous about this. (The church was going to send me a contract? I thought I was supposed to send the contract to them.) I looked through the e-mail for an IP address and tried to track it with no luck (a gmail.com address). So I searched for the phone number that was provided – BINGO! Your blog came up. Thank you for sharing this information with everyone.

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/3-ways-to-know-that-youre-not-pursuing-your-great-calling/#comment-341 Jenniffer Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:51:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=595#comment-341 Wow. That is me all the way. I am all three! I do need to change! I get especailly bored with all the time. I do make mistakes and yes my brain is fried for not getting enough rest. Wow. That is me all the way. I am all three! I do need to change! I get especailly bored with all the time. I do make mistakes and yes my brain is fried for not getting enough rest.

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/what-pop-stars-from-the-1980s-can-teach-us-about-distractions/#comment-340 Iamonthemove Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=612#comment-340 Hey Leesa! That's a great framework to look at potential pitfalls. Whitney Houston's most unfortunate passing also makes me think of the potential pitfall of failing to diversify. Whitney Houston will likely go down in history as one of, if not, "the" greatest voices of all time but, alas, that's about all she had. Look at her performances--amazing voice but no dancing or other show elements. And when the voice was lost because of the distractions you clearly identified, there really wasn't much left for her. Compare to Madonna who still captivates because of her ability to put on a show. To continue with your framework, Madonna has also probably done a better job of minimizing (or at least managing) potential distractions. Hey Leesa! That’s a great framework to look at potential pitfalls. Whitney Houston’s most unfortunate passing also makes me think of the potential pitfall of failing to diversify. Whitney Houston will likely go down in history as one of, if not, “the” greatest voices of all time but, alas, that’s about all she had. Look at her performances–amazing voice but no dancing or other show elements. And when the voice was lost because of the distractions you clearly identified, there really wasn’t much left for her. Compare to Madonna who still captivates because of her ability to put on a show. To continue with your framework, Madonna has also probably done a better job of minimizing (or at least managing) potential distractions.

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/what-steve-jobs-and-i-have-in-common-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-technology/#comment-339 Leesa Barnes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:39:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=373#comment-339 That passion is what made him great - you're right Ryan. But on the negative side, that anger also pissed alot of people off. Yet in the end, he did so much for so many. That passion is what made him great – you’re right Ryan. But on the negative side, that anger also pissed alot of people off. Yet in the end, he did so much for so many.

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/why-you-need-to-come-out-of-hiding-share-your-jonah-experience/#comment-338 Leesa Barnes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:38:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=581#comment-338 I'm so happy to hear that you're getting set to share your story and thank you for sharing the link to that forgotten story. Keep them coming! I’m so happy to hear that you’re getting set to share your story and thank you for sharing the link to that forgotten story. Keep them coming!

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/3-ways-to-know-that-youre-not-pursuing-your-great-calling/#comment-337 Leesa Barnes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=595#comment-337 Same here. During my Jonah Experience, I was making mistakes and had an awful attitude. Haughty, arrogant, like I knew it all. Which in turn started to affect my relationships. So now, I have a deep appreciation for people who look like they're talented, but don't do anything. I no longer judge them as being lazy. I now see that it's a symptom of not being challenged and not making the decision to move into their Great Calling. Same here. During my Jonah Experience, I was making mistakes and had an awful attitude. Haughty, arrogant, like I knew it all. Which in turn started to affect my relationships. So now, I have a deep appreciation for people who look like they’re talented, but don’t do anything. I no longer judge them as being lazy. I now see that it’s a symptom of not being challenged and not making the decision to move into their Great Calling.

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/is-that-you-god-its-me-listening-5-ways-to-know-if-god-is-calling-you/#comment-336 Leesa Barnes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:34:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=585#comment-336 Ah Michelle, that's a good one. I appreciate you sharing that one. Ah Michelle, that’s a good one. I appreciate you sharing that one.

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/is-that-you-god-its-me-listening-5-ways-to-know-if-god-is-calling-you/#comment-335 Leesa Barnes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:33:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=585#comment-335 I hope you share your path in the blog series we chatted about (wink wink). It seemed like wahmcart.com was doing well. I was once a customer and I marvelled at how powerful the system is. So, I was shocked when you closed the software to new members. I'd love to hear more about your journey. I hope you share your path in the blog series we chatted about (wink wink). It seemed like wahmcart.com was doing well. I was once a customer and I marvelled at how powerful the system is. So, I was shocked when you closed the software to new members. I’d love to hear more about your journey.

]]> http://leesabarnes.com/blog/3-ways-to-know-that-youre-not-pursuing-your-great-calling/#comment-334 Regina Baker Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:49:00 +0000 http://leesabarnes.com/blog/?p=595#comment-334 #1 and #2 for me. When I made the decision to stop accepting clients for my ecommerce software, it was long after the "warning" ~ hence, why the boredom and mistakes were horribly strong. Thanks for sharing. #1 and #2 for me. When I made the decision to stop accepting clients for my ecommerce software, it was long after the “warning” ~ hence, why the boredom and mistakes were horribly strong. Thanks for sharing.

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