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There's been a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT today from Beck Smith and the Beam Awards Team! The BEAM Awards, designed to celebrate your achievements, showcase your business, and join a community of trailblazers setting the standard for excellence just announced an EXTENSION for nominations and applications! New Deadline: 8th April 2024 at 11:59 PM Link in comments. The Beam Awards is more than an awards ceremony; it's a catalyst for growth, connection, and recognition and with over two weeks until they close, there's plenty of time to put forward your application or nominate a deserving business. PLUS, The Audacious Agency has secured a very special offer from the BEAM Awards, in that if you pay for one category this week, we can secure you an additional category entry for FREE! (Except Business Of The Year). Just mention us! The Audacious Agency are busy creating entries for these awards, and we have space for just 5 more clients if you'd like us to write and submit your entry for you, helping you choose the ideal category(s) and giving you all you need to leverage the awards, including coaching you with your acceptance speech. If you've entered these awards before and want us to review and repurpose your past entry, please let us know as well - we're here to help and have discounts available for this. Link in comments So get in touch or secure your awards project to enter the BEAM Awards with our audacious assistance and you'll get two categories for the price of one! #Businessawards #AudaciousAgency #Leadership

Thought for the Day: Celebrate the Wins "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey Today marks a significant milestone in a project at work. It’s taken us over a year to prepare for and multiple years before that leading up to this step. In practice, the change will be minor. There’s little risk and multiple contingency plans if something should go wrong. But the significance of the moment is huge. You could sense the heightened levels of energy the last week as the team ran through what was about to take place. We were all doing what we could to ensure that nothing was missed. The level of scrutiny from our leaders had reached hyperdrive. As we wrapped up our preparations and space opened up in our days. The meetings leading up to this milestone came off the calendars and were replaced with new meeting. Our time and focus quickly shifted to all the remaining work that is still to come (there’s a lot of it). In fact the majority of my thoughts this morning are not about the accomplishment in front of us, but about the next problem we need to solve. It’s on to the next thing because there’s always a next thing. There will always be another problem to solve or another milestone to strive for. Striving towards something has a ton of value and merit, but if we do that at the expense of celebrating the wins along the way we miss the point. Take time to celebrate when things are worth celebrating. Acknowledge the work that has been done before we move on to the next one.

So well deserved for such a distinguished career.

From sports achievement and political stardom to stellar service in corporate boardrooms like Dillard's Inc., Paycom, CSX and ITC Holdings Corp., J.C. Watts shares the elements of an approach that has made him America’s top value-creating director (with an impressive 39.9 percent median TSR, outpacing corresponding industry peers by 15.3 percent.) His bottom line: ‘If there’s no integrity, strategy doesn’t matter.’ Part of a joint project from Corporate Board Member and AlixPartners.

Ethan Hawke recently shared some valuable advice he got from Denzel Washington about winning awards. He said, "You don’t want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award’s status." This is a powerful statement that challenges us to think about the true value of awards. It's not about personal recognition, but about elevating the award itself. What do you think about this perspective? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #EthanHawke #DenzelWashington #Awards #Perspective #Value #Success

Congratulations to Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas City Chiefs on winning a prestigious Wakefield Award! With the help of Dakota Zinn, Bobby Adamson, Zach Nizolek, Neale Hood, Kellen Begnoche, Chris Stathos, Tyler Kirby and team at the Chiefs, Branson Lakes Area achieved an impressive 2nd place finish out of 5 in their division, competing nationwide against other first-year partners. Details: The powerhouse division is for brands with brand equity scores above the median among 653 partnerships measured between August of 2023 and May of 2024. Within the division, market leaders outperform their selected competitors, while challengers rank second or third. First year “rookie” partners, including Branson Lakes Area, are categorized separately as their results are often significantly different than established partners, which can change the meaning of lift scores. Plus, it is especially important to recognize strong results in year one with unbiased data! For more on Wakefield Awards, contact lane@wakefield.global For more on Wakefield, see www.wakefield.global

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Wow. Every Inspiring Leader, Athlete, or Young Person Should Watch Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame Ceremony. Here are 10 of the many leadership lessons from his extraordinary career, shared by his teammates and coaches during the ceremony: 𝟏. 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝: o Bill Belichick remarked, “Brady's preparation was legendary.” Consistent preparation was a foundation of Brady’s success. 𝟐. 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲: o Belichick also highlighted Brady’s unmatched drive, stating, “His relentless pursuit of excellence was beyond anything I had ever seen.” Commitment to excellence defined Brady’s career. 𝟑. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: o Julian Edelman noted, “You could instantly tell how genuine Brady was. He cared about his teammates and wanted them to succeed.” Genuine care builds trust and camaraderie. 𝟒. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: o Many emphasized Brady’s work ethic: “Tom's work ethic was something special. It inspired me and other teammates to work harder.” Hard work inspires those around you. 𝟓. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞: o Matt Cassel said, “Brady was humble and classy. He never acted like he was better than anyone else.” Humility kept Brady grounded despite his success. 𝟔. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: o Brady attributed the Patriots’ success to leading by example, saying, “The success of the Patriots was due to the fact that the players led by example.” Actions often speak louder than words. 𝟕. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: o Brady’s career is a testament to perseverance. Overcoming doubts about his physical stature, he became the greatest NFL quarterback through sheer determination. 𝟖. 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: o Not only did Brady have a calm confidence, Rob Gronkowski shares a story about how Brady built his confidence. 𝟗. 𝐁𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞: o Edelman reiterated, “Tom Brady was a genuine human being despite his success.” Authenticity is key to sustaining leadership and connecting with others. 𝟏𝟎. 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: o Brady concluded, “Success comes from team accomplishment. No one achieves anything of significance alone.” Recognizing the power of teamwork is crucial in any endeavor. The ceremony wrapped up with a memorable speech by Brady, offering inspiration to all. It’s a must-watch for anyone looking to learn about true leadership. Video: https://lnkd.in/dtx64uFP