I wanted to let you know that Liz Strauss is back, sharing her voice online once again. Liz and I are working together to bring you new thoughts on success and updates from the GeniusShared community.
Sometimes entrepreneurs need to slow down to speed up – #GeniusShared
Two years ago yesterday I was heading to the airport to pickup Liz Strauss here in Vancouver. During her week long visit, we conspired, we planned and we pushed through a ton of things to build the foundation for what now exists between us — and for what we want to build through GeniusShared over the long haul.
Today? Well — today we are in the midst of reviewing the galley proofs for her new book – Anything You Put Your Mind To, which is set to publish September 21, 2016 through GeniusShared Press. And we are getting ready to roll out several other initiatives too.
When you’re an entrepreneur, speed matters — but so does taking your time. And when you’re used to moving at the speed of light — well it can be tough to slow down. And to build carefully. But — it matters — because when you slow down for the right reasons, with the proper care and commitment and with the best people — it can make a difference. And in the end — that can be your difference — personally and professionally.
I balance my need for speed with also slowing down every single day — and I tell you this — never, ever — EVER — underestimate the good that can come from putting the time, effort and energy into building the right relationships. Relationships that are based on truth, trust, vision and connection — because — when you get that part right you build foundation — which means everything else comes so much easier and faster.
Sometimes you need to slow down in order to speed up.
Jane Boyd is a Partner in GeniusShared. She is also the CEO of 45 Conversations Media & Education Ltd, a Canadian education and training company based just outside of Vancouver Canada. She works with educators, business, community and government in the areas of early learning, work-life, community development and employee engagement.
Where to Find Liz Strauss During Social Media Week Toronto 2012
Thanks for Asking
It started with a question, “Liz, are you coming to Toronto for Social Media Week?”
The question led to a conversation and a few introductions and the next thing you know I’m making reservations.
Yes, I’ll be there!
As it turns out I’ll be there, and there, and there.
Here’s where you’ll find me.
Monday, February 13 at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Creating Wildfires, Focus like a Sensei, Be Irresistible
Location: MaRS | Event Page
@SeanMoffitt, @SamFiorella and I (@LizStrauss) are coming together for an interactive debate on the myths and realities of Social Media’s impact on the business bottom line. We’ll be inviting the audience to participate during this rapid fire and highly interactive session.
Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
An Empire Avenue evening with the Irresistible Liz Strauss! #SMW12
Location: The Vault at One King West Toronto, ON M5H 1A1 | Event Page
It’s going to be a small group, a cool venue, and an evening of enlightening conversation, cocktails, snacks and fun!! Come meet the engaging Empire Avenue team, including CEO, Duleepa “just call me Dups” Wijayawardhana and me and let us buy you a drink or two. 🙂
Thursday, February 16 at 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Networking to follow.
Accelerating Small Business Growth in our Economic Times
Location: BMO Bank of Montreal, (Manulife Centre – 55 Bloor St. West)| Event Page
Sean Stanleigh of the Globe and Mail moderates a panel of social media professionals, which includes , Julie Howlett, Account Director, Global Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn Canada and Chris Eben, Partner at The Working Group.
Then, Ian Portsmouth, editor and associate publisher of PROFIT magazine, moderates a second panel discussion with business owners sharing insights on the issues affecting business growth in Canada. Networking to follow.
And Other Places
Who knows where else I might show up?
So if you’re in Toronto next week, come on over to say hello!
Register for an event and let’s talk!
See you there!
–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz on your business!!
GenConnect’s Laurel House and Liz Strauss Talk Irresistible Attraction
Who Gets You Where You’re Going
In a lovely conversation with GenConnect’s Laurel House at BlogHer in August, we explored the questions:
- What makes an irresistible offer?
- How does being fully-expressed in your work remove the problem of self-promotion?
- How do you start the first connections with people you want to meet?
- How does celebrating your heroes make you and your business better?
- How are values a part of your attraction?
What works best for you to connect your business to the people who love what you’re doing?
Check out GenConnect – the place to connect with life’s experts.
You’ll find Laurel on Twitter as @QuickieChick
Be irresistible.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz on your business!!
GenConnect’s Laurel House and Liz Strauss Talk Owning It
Who Gets You Where You’re Going
In a lovely conversation with GenConnect’s Laurel House at BlogHer in August, we explored the questions:
- How do you choose the people to be your team?
- How do you move from behind the screen to behind the microphone?
- What does it mean to “own it”?
Take a look …
How do you recognize the people who won’t let you fail?
Check out GenConnect – the place to connect with life’s experts.
You’ll find Laurel on Twitter as @QuickieChick
Be irresistible.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz on your business!!
The English Language Doesn’t Have a Word for It
Dear Friends,
Friends seems like such a small word as I sit here — tears of gratitude in my eyes.
It’s 8 days after I left my home to check in at the Hotel 71, where — caught in weird math glitch going on my head about the event account and hotel bills — I actually heard the words “It’s okay. I AM the event,” drop out of my mouth.
I am anything but the event. I simply am the person who sets up the dominoes.
You, who come with your open minds and open hearts, you are the destination and the event. You who have been there more than once know that … at the nuance of setting up dominoes and blending colors I’m fairly good, getting better every year.
But also that …
for every nuance that I pick up from the air, from your eyes, and from the timbre of your words, I always will be woefully inept at seeing the obvious while I’m living it. It’s just not my gift.
And those of you who can see the obvious, don’t for a second think it’s not a gift, because those of us who can’t, know it is.
For every nail we hammered into every board we set as we raised the barn that was SOBCon this year, I know many friendships were forged between the splinters and between the cracks in my voice. I know it was you who did that.
Terry and I did what we could to make an environment, but you were the experience.
People say lives were changed by what happened in that room, over that weekend. Ours were too. We can’t take credit for that.
I know what I bring.
Terry knows what he brings too.
Do you know which parts were you?
With all of my head, all of my heart, and all of the meaning lives in my fingers and my feet, I’d like to thank every one of you who showed up to give and receive — attendees, presenters, sponsors, volunteers, family, and friends — those who watched on the stream — and that Starbucker guy who can’t seem to remember his own name.
My gratitude for what I learn from you is so deep.
The English language doesn’t have a word for it.
You already have changed the world.
Thank you.
Liz
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