Movers and Shakers

It's that time of year when the annual lists of news makers and other noteworthy individuals are published.  It could be Time Magazine's person of the year or CNN's Heroes.  Barbara Walters will reveal who she thinks are the 10 most fascinating people of the year.  Sports Illustrated has already named Lebron James as their Sportsman of the Year.  The thing that all the members of these lists have in common is that they are considered to be movers and shakers in their industry or community.  They make an impact with their contributions.   You don't have to be famous to move and shake the people and things around you.  Consider some of the following things that will get you labeled as a mover and a shaker.

• Move toward your goals and dreams with focus and awareness.  Look for opportunities and be prepared to act on them when you find them. 
• Shake off the frustration of failure.  Replace it with the response of resilience.
• Move from inside your vision to outside of your mission.  Build your brand based on outcomes not intent.
• Shake hands to connect. Consultation and collaboration expand your reach.  
• Move into position to see success ahead and leave disappointment behind.  Don't become limited by circumstances. 
• Shake up indecision with a clear sense of purpose.  When you know what your purpose is, you will make choices to align with it.
• Move through chaos and confusion with the perspective that they are temporary states.  Expect stability and clarity to show up when you look for them.  
• Shake free of unproductive habits. If you do something on a regular basis that does not support, strengthen, or serve your growth, then stop doing it.   

Leave a comment and share what you will move or shake to begin the new year.