Becoming Money Wise is a practical, thoughtful approach to a topic we all find interesting: controlling our money. Well written and beautifully presented, the strategies offered in this book are well worth investigating. They will help you take back the reigns and create a solid financial footing on which to stand.
I wish I had discovered this book in my twenties!
Wendy K. Walters,
Speaker, Author, Consultant
Phil Strong is an innovative thinker and entrepreneur with a gift for strategy.
Likeable and easy to talk to, Phil’s business expertise and ability to create actionable plans make him a valuable resource as a business coach, consultant, and speaker. His hallmark “white board” sessions open possibilities for new and imaginative streams of income and present solutions to difficult problems in a remarkably short time.
He is high impact and does not disappoint.
Wendy K. Walters
Director of Publications, Palm Tree Productions
Phil has added real value to my life from seeing him on stage speaking to a large audience as well as reading his exceptional book Becoming Money Wise.
When he speaks on stage, he speaks to me, its like he gets what Im going through and even better he has some real answers for me. Gotta say he’s really entertaining as well, whether it’s having a whole audience nodding in agreement or laughing at one of his stories.
He certainly captivates the audience with stories, humour and information.
Kevin Mayall / NZ
Next Gen Expert
When did you last review your vision? When did you last discuss it with your team? Do your customers know where you are heading?
I spent a few hours this week with a coaching client who wants to refocus his team. We talked about the need for a powerful and compelling vision that will bring unity and buy-in to the team of 27 in the office.
How do you capture the vision of a business?
This was a fun-filled 2 hours of challenging questions. (Okay, it was fun for me!) The other two guys sitting around the table often looked nervous and uncomfortable but, to their credit, they stuck it out. I asked them questions like;
– what is your business currently known for?
– how do you want your staff to describe where they work?
– what dreams do you have as owners
– are there non-negotiable values that are necessary for moving forward?
While these questions only capture a small fragment of what we discussed, my point today is to challenge you all about the power of the vision you have in your business.
To me a business vision can be described as powerful when:
(i) the achievement of it seems almost impossible
(ii) your team buys in to it and believe they can make it happen
(iii) it is visible around the office
(iv) the owner of the business is seen to be leading the charge
Today, a short comment on the first characteristic;
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE
A Vision has to stretch you, it has to be waaaaaay out there and challenging.
Those businesses who settle for a mediocre, easy to achieve vision are the ones who succeed despite their lack of energy. They make money and enjoy the usual benefits of being in business, but its most likely that they do not have a great impact on the people they touch.
In comparison, those businesses who set out to achieve the scary, impossible dreams are the ones who have a wild adventure on the way to success. There are some fantastic examples in Jim Collin’s work Built to Last and Good to Great. In Built to Last the research team called this “Clock Building”, that is, they talk about the higher purpose of building something that is lasting, not simply something that is functional. When you determine to build something that is lasting you are seeking to create something that has significance. For me, its why we do business – to have a positive (significant) effect on other people.
Vision helps to set the direction far ahead in the future. (I encourage you to read more on this, especially the chapter titled “Big Hairy Audacious Goals”.)
What does this mean for you? I suggest you review your vision to determine if you are building a business that is not just successful, but significant.
“Of all the things I’ve done. the most vital is coordinating the talents of those who work for us and pointing them towards a certain goal.”
Walter Elias Disney, Founder, Walt Disney Company, 1954
Check out the next time when I’ll comment on the remaining three characteristics of a powerful vision.
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Phil Strong is a master communicator. He has a remarkable way with explaining things in a way that people can understand. His authenticity is evident and he delivers his message with gentle strength.
On a personal level, he helped me to see the true value in myself and helped me attach a dollar amount to my expertise services. I have always been able to “market” others but, when it came to myself, I was stuck. After just speaking with him for a short period of time, I was extremely relieved that I made some important decisions concerning my business – thanks to his expertise. I would recommend Phil and a coach/consultant to anyone who needs business advice. I am honored to say he has become one of my “true” friends.
Renee Errett
Pizzazz Moves
In this session Phil looks at how we walk out our faith.
Here’s a teaser:
When a Hebrew person talks about Faith they use the word “Emunah”.
Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary tells us that this word is an action word meaning to support. It means if I have faith, I will support by doing.
This places the action on the one who has emunah, faith, the one who “supports God”. If I have emunah, I will act to support God. That means I will do what I can to support God’s will.
Another definition puts it this way:
To have faith in God is not knowing that God exists or knowing that he will act, rather it is that the one with emunah will act with firmness toward God’s will.
Enjoy!
(Eastside Church, 1 August 2010)
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