Fall Back in Love with Your Business

Are you feeling a bit unenthused by your business lately? In this episode, Alisa talks about going back to basics by connecting with the mission, vision and core values of your company. She shares examples of good mission statements, such as "accelerate the world's transition to sustainability" and "connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful". She also looks at Simon Sinek's Ted Talk on how great leaders inspire action, and suggests core values such as authenticity, achievement, curiosity and determination when creating a company's core values. Finally, she stresses the importance of taking time to remind oneself of why you started the business and how far you have come. Tune in now for tips on how to fall back in love with your entrepreneurial journey!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 02:18] Reignite Your Passion for Business: Remember Your Mission, Vision, and Core Values

• It's possible to fall back in love with your company
• It's common to lose heart or tenacity when businesses experience ups and downs
• By reexamining your goal, vision, and basic beliefs, you can rekindle the romance
• The act of developing them will help you remember why you established the company

[02:19 - 04:55] Discover Your Why: Inspiration from Simon Sinek's TED Talk on How Great Leaders Inspire Action

• Examples of Good Mission Statements:
• Accelerate the World's Transition to Sustainable
• Spread Ideas
• Connect the World's Professionals
• Build Most Convenient Payment Solution
• Core Values Suggested by James Clear: 
• Authenticity
• Achievement
• Curiosity
• Determination 

Resources Mentioned:

Atomic Habits

Quickbooks

Key Quotes:

“Go back to your mission, vision, and core values. They're there for inspiration.” - Alisa McCabe

“Take some time to reflect, and fall back in love with your company and the passion you had when you started.” - Alisa McCabe

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