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NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND
Dr. Lynn Thompson
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN, USA
A
s a doctor, Lynn Thompson and micro-managing the growth of our teach Dr. Thompson’s classes and took
has paid a steep price to be team. Team members didn’t get it, or on responsibilities Dr. Thompson had
an informed ambassador of health were not doing what I thought they previously believed only she could
and wellness. A lifetime devoted to formal should do on my timelines to build do. “In a difficult moment, I watched
education and training, as well as an their organizations,” she remembers. my team grow beyond my dreams.
innate passion for education, prepared
her to make a tangible impact as a
dōTERRA ® Wellness Advocate and builder.
These challenges prompted an
important conversation between Dr.
Thompson and her husband. “Three
Dr. Thompson shares, “Last year at years ago, John and I discussed how
Leadership Retreat, we took the Clifton I needed to back off and allow the
Strengths evaluation. To those that team to grow at their own pace and
know me, it came as no surprise that start taking care of myself.” However,
my first strength is Learner. In Latin in hindsight, Dr. Thompson reflects,
‘doctor’ is teacher. I love sharing new “Be careful what you ask for!” Shortly
information and explaining complex thereafter, Dr. Thompson had a
concepts.” In her dōTERRA business, medical emergency and found herself
Dr. Thompson gets to do those things in the hospital, out of commission and
every day; however, in the beginning of uncertain how the business would
her journey, the building aspect of the function in her absence.
business stretched Dr. Thompson in
Now I am a different leader. I focus on
caring for myself, resting as needed,
and trusting my team members will
ask for help when they need it.”
From this experience, Dr. Thompson
gleaned several invaluable lessons in
leadership. For years, Dr. Thompson
carried the weight of her dreams
and goals on her own shoulders, but
soon she was able to see the ever-
growing circle of friends within her
organization that were ready and
willing to step into more responsibility.
“I started this journey with an incredible
To her surprise and delight, Dr. enroller, who was like a sister to me.
Thompson’s team—affectionately But now, I also have a downline team
“My frustrations came daily when I felt called her dōTERRA family—showed that I love like family and I am no longer
I was doing everything for everyone up to the hospital. They stepped in to the ‘bossy big sister.’”
ways she hadn’t anticipated.
TREAT YOUR dōTERRA BUSINESS AS A BUSINESS
FINDING A NEW
FA M I LY
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
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dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018
“Remember to schedule time to work on your business.
Don't expect a paycheck if you are not showing up for work.
Be patient, be kind and most of all, have fun. We have an incredible
opportunity not only to grow as people, but also to help others
become better versions of themselves.”
Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com.
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