| The
Better Business, Richer Life Checklist
Inner Circle Members aspire to check off almost everything
on this list. Are you interested in being able to do so too?
Vision:
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I
have a clear vision for what I want my business and life to
look like in 3-5 years. |
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My
vision is committed to paper. |
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My
vision is aligned with my core values. |
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My
vision is communicated clearly to my entire organization and
the important people in my life. |
Self-Awareness:
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I
have a clear understanding of the core values that drive my
personal and business decisions. |
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I
understand the highest and best use of my time and talents within
my business. |
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I
understand the highest and best use of my time and talents outside
my business. |
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My
vision includes my family, friends and personal (non-business)
ambitions. |
Action
Plan:
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I
have identified the key initiatives/actions I need to execute
in the next twelve months. |
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The
key initiatives/actions in my action plan are designed to deliver
my vision. |
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The
key initiatives/actions address personal, professional and business
growth. |
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I
regularly review my action plan to make sure progress is made. |
Execution/Accountability:
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Everyone
within my organization is clear about the highest priorities
of the company. |
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I
spend most of my time on the activities that are the highest
and best use of my abilities. |
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I hire people who have skills and talents that are complementary
to mine. |
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I
hold myself, and those around me, accountable for both successes
and failures. |
Isolation:
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I
regularly solicit and listen to feedback and input from all
levels and departments of my organization. |
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I
get outside advice or coaching on my business and my role in
it on a regular basis. |
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I have a group of peers I talk to confidentially about opportunities,
obstacles, issues and ideas. |
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I
regularly step out of the daily operations of my business to
focus on improving the business instead. |
Balance
and Personal Growth:
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I
spend meaningful time with my spouse/family/significant others/friends. |
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I
have time to pursue the activities, hobbies, special interests
or avocations that refresh and refuel my energy levels. |
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I regularly take time away from work without access to a cell
phone or email. |
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I invest time and money in my own education and personal development. |
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