Happy Thanksgiving! Last week we discussed lessons learned in 2016 from the open and vulnerable leader, Mike Kabeya.

This week we focus on the future. A vision statement explains what fuels the company. It answers the question of ‘where’ are you going? It explains or gives a strategic direction of a future state for the company. A vision statement provides the inspiration for the entrepreneur, its leadership team, employees, vendors, and clients. You, the owner, are telling everyone where you are going. It is your destination for the journey.

Mike Kabeya of Kabeya Media is figuring out his vision. Listen in for a business planning discussion and strategies to answer Mike’s questions.

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber is a provocative read for this part of Mike’s journey, and if you haven’t read it, may be a good read for you as you plan the future. It will provide a different way of looking at your business. Look at it from a turn key, more systematic approach. Work on your business.

On December 17^th 2016, join Nancy at Double Tree Park Place Hotel, St. Louis Park, Minnesota from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. She is interviewing small business owners for 2017 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Mentoring LAB programs. Are you ready to work on your business?

As a WeMentor Entrepreneurial Leadership and Mentoring LAB participant, you will investigate all aspects of running and growing a business as you write your life plan. At the same time, you will explore and experiment with new ways of leading; AS YOU LEAD. We’re the fuel and inspiration to help you concretely move forward and break through to new dimensions in this greatest journey of self-discovery called entrepreneurship!

There are many organizations now that facilitate entrepreneurial development, and all of them are organized slightly differently, each with unique defining characteristics. WeMentor Entrepreneurial Leadership and Mentoring LAB training combines mentoring – both peer mentoring, and leader mentoring – with research-based entrepreneurial leadership development and a human development process. This process can lead to self-mastery, social competence, and leadership revolution. Find out more by e-mailing nancy@wementor.com TODAY!!!

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Resources from today’s mentoring conversation.

Mentoring Tips:

Here are some strategies for clarifying your vision:

• R.S.V.P Nancy@wementor.com to show up on December 17^th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Double Tree Park Place Hotel, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Learn how you can work with her and take charge of your future. Learn how working in a group on your business works. Do something great for yourself and your business in 2017!

• Purchase The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber (2004). You can order it at www.wementor.com for a 20% Amazon discount.

• Give yourself a Thanksgiving gift, write down your vision for the future. Make sure it inspires you to become great! Then make a list of those who will help you achieve your vision.

• Generate a gratitude list of those whom have impacted your life this year. Let them know this week how much you appreciate them.

Working On Your Business with Mike Kabeya, Episode 48   www.kabeyamedia.com

Next Monday’s Mentoring Conversation:

Joan Moser of Spoken Impact provides insights into running a successful presentation business, www.spokenimpact.com.