Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 38A Henriette Kalgraff | Page 19

NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND Julie Preas FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, USA “When I first started, the focus was all about me—how can I grow, how can I serve? As good as my intentions were, they were all self-focuses. In the last year I have seen what great things happen when I shed the ‘I’ statement. Turning my leadership outward has made all the difference.”—Julie Preas J ulie Preas attended her first into new work—my husband would “Through this process, the less convention as a nurse-turned- do consulting and I would build my committed would drop off. I would customer. She was interested in dōTERRA ® business. We hit the ground take it personally and get discouraged learning more about the science running, but soon the challenges behind essential oils. By day two, we faced had me questioning my that my growth as a builder and leader however, she was thinking, “Oh no, decision.” The family missed the I’m linking arms with these people security of Julie’s nursing income and and I want to share this message with Julie was discovering just how draining the world.” Julie went home and told building her business could be. her husband about the new business opportunity that would replace her nursing career. Within a few short months, Julie’s husband lost his job. Suddenly they were without income and wondering if Julie should return to her nursing job. Julie shares, “Bringing on new builders is one of the most difficult things because the daily work is 100 percent voluntary. At first I thought everyone who expressed a desire to build with me was wholly committed. My was slowing. It was only when I forced myself to do personal development and stretch myself that I could find a lightness about building and bring more fun into it.” Julie’s advice to aspiring builders is simple. “Success is in the deciding. Decide to dig deep and develop a servant heart. Some days I have to say to myself, ‘Jules, you’ve done a philosophy was to throw my net out, lot, but you can do more. Think of Together the couple charted a different and whoever swam into that net would all the lives you’ve touched.’ This path. “We decided to move into my be ready and willing to run with me. business is a ripple effect of change. sister’s basement and pour ourselves But this was not the case. Be the change.” 3 TIPS FOR OUTWARD LEADERSHIP GIVE QUALITY TIME GENTLY PUSH THEM INTO TASK BREED BELIEF INTO THEM Plan a weekly 30-minute call with a downline. Help them strategize with their strengths and goals in mind. Use the 3-3-3 system so they can see it, then do it. First Teach 3 classes, then Co-teach 3 classes. Show them 3 Follow- ups, coach 3 Co-follow-ups, then 3 Follow-ups on their own. One of the best gifts you can give your builders is genuine confidence in them. Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com. doterra.com 19