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Rethink Your Life: Words of Wisdom from 12 Influential Thought Leaders

This past week, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking alongside some incredibly talented authors, entrepreneurs, doers, and thinkers at Rethink GNV, a day centered around “rethinking” the Gainesville, FL entrepreneurial ecosystem. Developed by the team at Student Maid, a cleaning and concierge service in the college town that has quickly become a community leader, the event was started to encourage the community to come together for a day of inspiration, connection, and learning.
What was a smashing success for the Gainesville community last week could, and most definitely should, be shared with the entrepreneurial community at large, so I have gathered exceptional quotes shared from the crowd at the event (through #rethinkgnv on Twitter) that will help you rethink your own city, business, and life.
Here you go!
1) Jon Gordon, author of the worldwide mega bestseller “The Energy Bus” and President of The Jon Gordon Companies
“I believe you shouldn’t have a plan B when you’re going after your dreams.”
2) Jessica Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope
“Awareness is only skimming the surface of change.”
3) Greg S. Reid, #1 Bestselling Author (most recently of “Stickability”) and ambassador to the Napoleon Hill Foundation
“Our greatest success usually comes one step after our greatest setbacks.”
4) James T. Robilotta, Leadership Speaker and Coach
“Role models are tangible and transparent. Heroes are not.”
5) Nick Friedman, Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Author of “Effortless Entrepreneur”
“I tried finding the gap between wanting a job and knowing that ‘work sucks’.”
6) Tammy Tibbetts, Founder of She’s The First
“Leverage the power of your earlier self. It’s all about confidence over competence.”
7) Me! (Jared Kleinert), Co-Author and Co-Founder of 2 Billion Under 20
“There are many things that need fixing. If we all do a small part, we can really change the world.”
8)Peter Van Stralen, CEO of Sunshine Brands
“Life is not a career. It’s a mission.”
9) Christina Wallace, Program Director at the American Museum of Natural History
“Don’t be afraid to run for the bus.”
10) Charlie Hoehn – Author of “Play It Away” and “Recession-Proof Graduate”
“Life is not something that you tip toe around. Life is something for you to lean into and embrace.”
11) Antonio Neves, Founder of THINQACTION and Co-Founder of The Ignition Lab
“If someone has ever asked you, “Hey, when did you get here?”, you don’t have charisma.”
12) Kristen Hadeed, Founder of Student Maid
“Word of advice: don’t mix ammonia and bleach.”
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20 Ways You Can Become a Powerful Communicator

Some people seem to naturally know how to effectively communicate in a group setting. They can express themselves clearly and listen attentively without dominating the conversation.
Being a powerful communicator is important for several reasons, including building and maintaining relationships, achieving goals, resolving conflicts, improving productivity, leading and influencing others, advancing in your career, expressing yourself more confidently and authentically, and improving your mental and emotional well-being. Effective communication is an essential life skill that can benefit you in all aspects of your life.
1. Listen actively: Practice active listening by giving your full attention to the speaker and responding to what they are saying.
2. Use “I” statements: Speak from your own perspective and avoid placing blame or making accusations.
3. Avoid assumptions: Don’t make assumptions about what the other person is thinking or feeling.
4. Be clear: Express your thoughts and feelings clearly and concisely by getting to the point and avoid using jargon or overly complex language.
5. Show empathy: Show that you understand and care about the other person’s feelings.
6. Offer valuable insights: When speaking in a group, provide a valuable takeaway or actionable item that people can walk away with.
7. Be an active listener: Listen attentively and respond accordingly, incorporating your points into the conversation.
8. Choose the right time: Pick the most opportune time to speak to ensure that you have the group’s attention and can deliver your message without interruption.
9. Be the unifying voice: Step in and unify the group’s thoughts to calm down the discussion and insert your point effectively.
10. Keep responses concise: Keep responses short and to the point to show respect for others’ time.
11. Avoid unnecessary comments: Avoid commenting on everything and only speak when you have something important to say.
12. Cut the fluff: Avoid being long-winded and get straight to the point.
13. Prepare ahead of time: Sort out your points and practice them before speaking in a group.
14. Smile and be positive: Smile and nod along as others speak, to build a positive relationship and be respected when it’s your turn to speak.
15. Take responsibility: Take responsibility for your own actions and feelings.
16. Ask questions: Ask questions to clarify any confusion or misunderstandings.
17. Avoid interrupting: Allow the other person to finish speaking without interruption.
18. Practice active listening: Repeat what the other person said to ensure you have understood correctly.
19. Use your body language too: Use nonverbal cues such as eye contact, facial expressions, and body language to convey your message and build rapport.
20. Be aware of the tone of your voice: it should be calm and assertive, not aggressive or passive.
By keeping these tips in mind, you can improve your communication skills and become a more powerful communicator, which can help you build better relationships, achieve your goals, and lead a more fulfilling life.
I you want to learn how to become more confident in life then you can join my weekly mentorship calls and 40+ online workshops at AweBliss.com so you can master your life with more success.
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