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Get Your BIG On?
Get Your BIG On is a philosophy, a belief. It's a community of seekers and solvers looking to learn, share and connect. It, too, is a resource of development tools so you can start, live, work, organize, give and lead...BIG.
Get Your BIG On is that "just right" feeling you have in your head and heart when you know what's important to you - and you are going after it. Your BIG might be something tangible like a promotion or starting your own business. Or it could be something intangible like volunteering or inspiring others. Either way, you are going after something which matters - BIG time - to you.
Many times we let the pressures of life and/or the influences of others drive us off course or make us feel small, unworthy, insignificant. That's when you need to Get Your BIG On.
•Move over, under, through or around the internal and/or external barriers holding you back.
•Use your head to manage and your heart to lead.
•Pledge to use the 7 C's for living a big life: cognition, commitment, character, confidence, compassion, capability and connection.
For learning, Get Your BIG On offers workshops, webinars, coaching, lectures, ebooks, keynotes, interviews, white papers, checklists and more. You'll find affordable business school quality content that's infused with real life experience.
For sharing and connection, Get Your BIG On presents mastermind groups, discussion circles, Spotlights featuring individuals and/or business with inspiring stories to tell or insights to teach us, recognition for those making a difference, and more.
There are many BIG things in life to be sure, so - for now - Get Your BIG On focuses on:
•Start BIG. Everything an entrepreneur needs to get going and be successful.•Lead BIG. Development and connection for the art and science of leading yourself, others or a community.
•Give BIG. All about volunteering, giving back and making a positive difference.
•Work BIG. A treasure trove of tools, tips and pointers for workplace success at firms big and small.
•Live BIG. Help for living that physical, mental, emotional and spiritually well-rounded life.
•Organize BIG. Techniques for bringing order to your personal and professional activities.
Get Your BIG On content is sometimes serious, designed for knowledge, skill and ability development. Other times, it's roll-up-your-shirt-sleeves practical or fun, informative or inspiring. The common link between everything Get Your BIG On offers is challenging you to challenge yourself, to chase and find what's important to you and make it so...believe and achieve.
Learn. Share. Connect. Grow. Believe. Achieve. All great ways to Get Your BIG On!
RECEIVE THE LATEST ENEWS
Privacy Policy BIG SPOTLIGHT
Get Your Big On : Spotlight : Start BIG : Lisa Renda
SpotlightLisa Renda
President and Founder BPA Quality
http://www.bpaquality.com
How important have good employees been to your success?
I believe BPA’s success can be linked to not just excellent employees but also “good” employees. When developing a business we can all agree that we want to make sure our organization is surrounded with excellent talent and that our employees are second to none. As BPA UK spread to the opening of BPA US we learned pretty early on that recruiting excellent employees was not enough,-we didn’t want BPA to just be known for excellent output,-we wanted our clients to also enjoy working with BPA staff and to feel that they were dealing with “good” honest people who cared. We work hard at creating a team that is undoubtedly excellent in their field but one which also shares common ideals and a sense of integrity. We strongly feel that our commitment to this combination of “excellent” and “good” helps distinguish us in the marketplace.>
What three pieces of advice would you give to college students who want to become entrepreneurs?
Do your research so you don’t have to take it personally! As an entrepreneur your ideas, products and concepts are wide open to public scrutiny and sometimes even criticism. Concepts, products or ideas that have been tested and researched thoroughly allow you to logically respond to questions and even possible negative perceptions in an objective and educated manner. Don’t make it about you,-make it about what your product or idea can offer!
Don’t give up. If your research shows that your product or idea is a winner,-then don’t give up. Things might not always happen according to schedule but if all logical and objective information shows that you are onto a good thing then keep on working at it. Remember, if being an Entrepreneur was easy,-wouldn’t everybody be doing it?
Be Positive, calm and logical. Reassess - when things don’t go as planned-. Drawing on personal experience, BPA has a wealth of experience in the travel industry. Our clients represent major airline, hotel, cruise, and car rental chains worldwide. We have a strong reputation in this arena and have always been very been very proud of this experience. However, in the initial aftermath of 9/11 the travel industry was severely shaken and in turn our business was suddenly confronted with an extreme and completely unpredictable challenge-virtually overnight. Our team worked hard to stay focused and positive as we sought to expand our expertise and client base into other industries. While BPA still maintains a strong reputation in the travel industry we have now acheived a similar reputation among many diverse industries.
What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
1.The commitment to stay positive. Being an entrepreneur is exciting, challenging and rewarding. But be prepared,- things won’t always be easy. Be positive and stay focused on your goals. Being positive is a choice that requires commitment. It does not always come naturally.
2.The ability to be objective. A successful entrepreneur needs to be able to look at themselves and their products/ideas objectively. Don’t’ be proud,-be realistic. Great things can be achieved from an “honest” look in the mirror!
3.Tenacity,-don’t give up! Constantly assess your performance and goals to make sure you are on target,-but don’t give up. Successful entrepreneurs never do!
How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
If you are working as hard as you can and there is little or no movement with your idea,-it is probably time to reassess your strategy and/or your idea. This doesn’t necessarily mean giving up,-but you may need to tweak your product/idea, change your advertising or marketing strategy. Tenacity is important provided your approach to “Sticking with an idea” is based on solid research which supports your hard work.
Is your company profitable or what is your profit for last year?
BPA is profitable and was highlighted on the 2010 Inc. 500|5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies. We hope to make the list again for 2011!
Read more... Get Your Big On : Spotlight : Organize Big : Tara Barker
Spotlight
Tara Barker, Professional Organizer
Tara wasn’t always an organized girl. There are some people out there who are truly born cookie-cutter-no-clutter organized; but for the rest of the world, there's stuff and lots of it. Tara has always been an aspiring artist with a strong desire to make the world around her a more beautiful, enjoyable and organized place.
As she earned her degree in graphic design and illustration, she babysat for many families whom she adored. She also saw many areas throughout their homes that weren’t living up to their "organized" potential.
Once the children were snug in their beds, Tara set out to un-junk the junk drawers and re-work the coat closets. As the homeowners picked up on this newfound desire for organized functionality, Tara was invited to "play" with the kitchen instead of coming to play with the kids!
Tara's passion for organization has created multiple benefits including living a simpler, more enjoyable life for herself and for those she loves.
http://getyourbigon.com/organize-big
Get Your BIG On?
Get Your BIG On is a philosophy, a belief. It's a community of seekers and solvers looking to learn, share and connect. It, too, is a resource of development tools so you can start, live, work, organize, give and lead...BIG.
Get Your BIG On is that "just right" feeling you have in your head and heart when you know what's important to you - and you are going after it. Your BIG might be something tangible like a promotion or starting your own business. Or it could be something intangible like volunteering or inspiring others. Either way, you are going after something which matters - BIG time - to you.
Many times we let the pressures of life and/or the influences of others drive us off course or make us feel small, unworthy, insignificant. That's when you need to Get Your BIG On.
•Move over, under, through or around the internal and/or external barriers holding you back.
•Use your head to manage and your heart to lead.
•Pledge to use the 7 C's for living a big life: cognition, commitment, character, confidence, compassion, capability and connection.
For learning, Get Your BIG On offers workshops, webinars, coaching, lectures, ebooks, keynotes, interviews, white papers, checklists and more. You'll find affordable business school quality content that's infused with real life experience.
For sharing and connection, Get Your BIG On presents mastermind groups, discussion circles, Spotlights featuring individuals and/or business with inspiring stories to tell or insights to teach us, recognition for those making a difference, and more.
There are many BIG things in life to be sure, so - for now - Get Your BIG On focuses on:
•Start BIG. Everything an entrepreneur needs to get going and be successful.•Lead BIG. Development and connection for the art and science of leading yourself, others or a community.
•Give BIG. All about volunteering, giving back and making a positive difference.
•Work BIG. A treasure trove of tools, tips and pointers for workplace success at firms big and small.
•Live BIG. Help for living that physical, mental, emotional and spiritually well-rounded life.
•Organize BIG. Techniques for bringing order to your personal and professional activities.
Get Your BIG On content is sometimes serious, designed for knowledge, skill and ability development. Other times, it's roll-up-your-shirt-sleeves practical or fun, informative or inspiring. The common link between everything Get Your BIG On offers is challenging you to challenge yourself, to chase and find what's important to you and make it so...believe and achieve.
Learn. Share. Connect. Grow. Believe. Achieve. All great ways to Get Your BIG On!
RECEIVE THE LATEST ENEWS
Privacy Policy BIG SPOTLIGHT
Get Your Big On : Spotlight : Start BIG : Lisa Renda
SpotlightLisa Renda
President and Founder BPA Quality
http://www.bpaquality.com
How important have good employees been to your success?
I believe BPA’s success can be linked to not just excellent employees but also “good” employees. When developing a business we can all agree that we want to make sure our organization is surrounded with excellent talent and that our employees are second to none. As BPA UK spread to the opening of BPA US we learned pretty early on that recruiting excellent employees was not enough,-we didn’t want BPA to just be known for excellent output,-we wanted our clients to also enjoy working with BPA staff and to feel that they were dealing with “good” honest people who cared. We work hard at creating a team that is undoubtedly excellent in their field but one which also shares common ideals and a sense of integrity. We strongly feel that our commitment to this combination of “excellent” and “good” helps distinguish us in the marketplace.>
What three pieces of advice would you give to college students who want to become entrepreneurs?
Do your research so you don’t have to take it personally! As an entrepreneur your ideas, products and concepts are wide open to public scrutiny and sometimes even criticism. Concepts, products or ideas that have been tested and researched thoroughly allow you to logically respond to questions and even possible negative perceptions in an objective and educated manner. Don’t make it about you,-make it about what your product or idea can offer!
Don’t give up. If your research shows that your product or idea is a winner,-then don’t give up. Things might not always happen according to schedule but if all logical and objective information shows that you are onto a good thing then keep on working at it. Remember, if being an Entrepreneur was easy,-wouldn’t everybody be doing it?
Be Positive, calm and logical. Reassess - when things don’t go as planned-. Drawing on personal experience, BPA has a wealth of experience in the travel industry. Our clients represent major airline, hotel, cruise, and car rental chains worldwide. We have a strong reputation in this arena and have always been very been very proud of this experience. However, in the initial aftermath of 9/11 the travel industry was severely shaken and in turn our business was suddenly confronted with an extreme and completely unpredictable challenge-virtually overnight. Our team worked hard to stay focused and positive as we sought to expand our expertise and client base into other industries. While BPA still maintains a strong reputation in the travel industry we have now acheived a similar reputation among many diverse industries.
What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
1.The commitment to stay positive. Being an entrepreneur is exciting, challenging and rewarding. But be prepared,- things won’t always be easy. Be positive and stay focused on your goals. Being positive is a choice that requires commitment. It does not always come naturally.
2.The ability to be objective. A successful entrepreneur needs to be able to look at themselves and their products/ideas objectively. Don’t’ be proud,-be realistic. Great things can be achieved from an “honest” look in the mirror!
3.Tenacity,-don’t give up! Constantly assess your performance and goals to make sure you are on target,-but don’t give up. Successful entrepreneurs never do!
How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
If you are working as hard as you can and there is little or no movement with your idea,-it is probably time to reassess your strategy and/or your idea. This doesn’t necessarily mean giving up,-but you may need to tweak your product/idea, change your advertising or marketing strategy. Tenacity is important provided your approach to “Sticking with an idea” is based on solid research which supports your hard work.
Is your company profitable or what is your profit for last year?
BPA is profitable and was highlighted on the 2010 Inc. 500|5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies. We hope to make the list again for 2011!
Read more... Get Your Big On : Spotlight : Organize Big : Tara Barker
Spotlight
Tara Barker, Professional Organizer
Tara wasn’t always an organized girl. There are some people out there who are truly born cookie-cutter-no-clutter organized; but for the rest of the world, there's stuff and lots of it. Tara has always been an aspiring artist with a strong desire to make the world around her a more beautiful, enjoyable and organized place.
As she earned her degree in graphic design and illustration, she babysat for many families whom she adored. She also saw many areas throughout their homes that weren’t living up to their "organized" potential.
Once the children were snug in their beds, Tara set out to un-junk the junk drawers and re-work the coat closets. As the homeowners picked up on this newfound desire for organized functionality, Tara was invited to "play" with the kitchen instead of coming to play with the kids!
Tara's passion for organization has created multiple benefits including living a simpler, more enjoyable life for herself and for those she loves.
http://getyourbigon.com/organize-big
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