Debbie Crispin, Owner, Bill Crispin Chevrolet
"For all of us to be successful in any endeavor, it takes a positive attitude". This can be difficult in the best of times; it is especially challenging when the economy is poor, but it is possible. Debbie presented a lively discussion on how to be successful in any environment. She lives this with visible success in the male dominated automotive industry.

Debbie outlined what she did for her self, in order to develop a more positive attitude first for her own life. One of the biggest changes is one that I also encourage; she stopped watching the news. Turning off the television does not leave you out of touch, it gives you time to fill as you chose, and allows you to read the news on your own terms on the internet or the local paper.

With her extra time, Debbie began filling that void with activities that were positive and enriching. She began reading daily inspirational quotes, and has been sending these to friends to encourage living with grace and confidence. Debbie also began working with a Life Coach, careful to chose one outside of her industry, to get another perspective. Dr. Frederic Gross encouraged her to make some life changes:

1. Commit to taking care of your self. If you don't do this, you can not lead others effectively.
2. Find Positive People in your life.
3. Eliminate the toxic influence of people who do not support a positive attitude.
4. Join a group of people for positive networking solutions. (Like WBO!)
5. Journal. 5 minutes every day. Write in the journal to bring your thoughts and emotions into a written format - it is a technique that changes your focus and your mood. It creates a habit of positive, forward thinking.

3 things for which you are grateful
3 things that you have accomplished
1 positive self-affirmation, highlight your potential for being great

Accountability: In leadership roles, accountability is the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions. In our own lives, we need accountability in order to improve, to make change. Business studies have shown that change takes weeks in order to create a new habit. Something as simple as changing the way you answer the phone can take weeks.

Debbie applied this in her business by modeling the journal behaviors, and creating an atmosphere where the staff listened to each other describe something they were grateful for, something they have accomplished, and a positive self-affirmation. She has seen a difference in her self, and in her staff since implementing this in staff meetings.

Live with Gratitude Today
Boomerang:
What you sow, so shall you reap.
What you give, you get.
What you throw out is coming back!

The energy we throw out really does come back to us. Debbie encouraged us to move beyond just talking about good choices and good habits. She challenged us to experience living our beliefs, really putting time and energy into the talents and skills that make us unique.
"People become really quite remarkable when they start believing they can do things."

Final words:
"You have to set the stage for your success. What path do you want to go on? How are you doing to get there?"

Download Deb's Self Affirmations

Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Driving Sales and Brand Awareness through Online Advertising
Speaker, Lisa Paul, Google AdWords Ann Arbor
Time: 6:00-8:00

Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Women's Health Issues
Leslie Shimp, Professor, UM College of Pharmacy and UMHS Integrative Medicine
Time: 6:00-8:00

Annual Awards Banquet, Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Inn at St. John's
44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
Time: 5-10pm

Nancy Ray Founder's Award to be given at November's WBO Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, November 11. The Nancy Ray Founder's Award winner will be selected from applicants that are in business for two years or less and provide a business plan to the WBO Board for consideration. The winner will be given one year's free membership to WBO. More information can be found on the WBO website.
Deadline for the Application: October 7, 2008.
For more information see "Awards" on the WBO website.

WBO is looking for volunteers to assist with the planning and activities for this year's Annual Awards Banquet. Specifically, we are looking for people willing to work on Publicity, Awards and Sponsors. If you are willing to help with any of these committees, contact WBO Special Events Coordinator, Jacqueline Jackson at jspaa@att.net.

Special Opportunity to Serve: WBO Members interested in serving on the 2009 WBO Board of Directors can notify T.Rose of your interest by email, president@wbo-mich.org. Any active member is welcome to serve as a member of the Board. Elected positions include President-Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary. You may also express your desire to be appointed to one of the Coordinator positions, including Communications, Special Events, Membership, or Programming. Elections will be held at the October 14 meeting. Please notify T.Rose of your intention to run for an elected Board position no later than October 7.

Personalize the WBO Website
Every member can have a photo and logo on the WBO website. Please send your picture and/or logo, in a gif or jpg format, preferably no larger than 200px on a side, to hillaryh@ix.netcom.com. Hillary is willing to resize these images if you can't. While you are at it, for our records, please let us know the year you started your business and if it is a sole proprietorship, Partnership, LLC/LLP, C Corp, or S Corp. Thank you!

The OPPORTUNITES section of this newsletter provides you, the membership, with the chance to announce opportunities that support you as a business or benefit our members. See the Newsletter page for more information and feel free to send Opportunity information to info@wbo-mich.org.

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Live each day with gratitude and enjoyment. Be aware of your blessings.

Leslie Herrick - Inforum
Carol Hoffer - Northwestern Mutual
Shelley Kasper - Rodan & Fields Dermatologists
Laurie Krauth - Psychotherapists
Dale Long - Touch Point Promotions
Joyce Ranney - NuSkin/Pharmanex
Lucy Rogers - Dynamic Edge Consulting
Jennifer Schafer - American Laser Centers
Gabriela Sirghie - Flagstar Bank
Susie Thompson - Wallwords/Sweetie Beadies
Kim Watt - Kimberly Watt, LLC

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