BUILD YOUR SKILL SET persistence , because her challenges didn ’ t go away overnight . She shares , “ I learned that patience truly is a virtue . We aren ’ t in a speed race , but rather an endurance race . The ones who break through limiting beliefs are the ones who win . And the ones who quit when things get tough are the ones who lose .”
Because Andrea patiently persisted in her business and pushed past her doubts , she ’ s now on the side of success , helping her leaders keep going when they want to quit . Having been someone who felt stuck in her business , Andrea is uniquely qualified to assist those who feel just like she did — those who feel like quitting would be easier . When thinking about how her experiences have equipped her to help her team , Andrea says , “ I believe that life belongs to those who persist , who don ’ t give up and are willing to take risks . If things don ’ t work out the way they should , you can change your focus until something finally works for you . But you should never give up on your goals and dreams .”
Leaders must overcome personal challenges and build skills if they ’ re to be successful . “ In the beginning ,” Andrea recalls , “ I had a really hard time developing my organizational skills . I was never a person who had routines . I realized early on I ’ d need to get better at this — organizing myself , my time , and my home and family life .” So Andrea decided to learn how to be an effective organizer , listening to videos , reading articles , printing out a calendar , and planning her entire week .
At first , she had a hard time sticking to the schedule and would frequently get distracted . “ But I knew if I wanted my business to succeed , this was a skill I needed to master . Over time and with practice , my organization skills have prepared me for success . Learning about organization has shown me that if there ’ s something you struggle with , it ’ s up to you to figure out how to change it . As a leader , you are constantly learning and making mistakes , but know that this is all a part of the journey .”
“ Become a talent hunter . Help your leaders find their talents . Many leaders won ’ t realize they even have certain talents — encourage them to expand their skills and discover more . For some , it ’ ll be closing sales while for others it ’ ll be teaching classes , public speaking , or social media . Direct them to resources , and then help them practice until they master their abilities . When you focus on serving your leaders and making sure they ’ re happy and focused , their confidence will grow . This is a lifetime journey , and you want your leaders to know they can always count on you .” — Andrea Fernandez
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