Kickstart Your Week ~ Stories That Shape Us
Quick recap
The meeting began with updates and personal reflections from team members about recent events and experiences, including discussions about building meaningful relationships in smaller groups. The group explored themes of confidence and self-worth, with various team members sharing personal stories and practical advice about developing confidence, tracking progress, and maintaining commitments. The session concluded with conversations about storytelling and self-love, while team members shared updates about upcoming events and initiatives.
Next steps
All attendees to identify what's holding them back from being the hero of their story and work on overcoming it.
All attendees to honor their calendars and follow through on commitments they've made to themselves.
All attendees to track their activities in Soar Tracker to measure effectiveness and results.
Ignite Facebook group members to post their weekly activities for accountability.
Non-members to join the Ignite Facebook group for community support and accountability.
All attendees to find 2-3 people at Fairway events to connect with deeply.
Pete's branch to continue with Fairway Games fundraising to fund a service dog.
Summary
Kickstart Monday: Updates and Gratitude
Ray welcomed everyone to Kickstart Monday and mentioned the recent wildfires in Oregon and Washington due to dry summer conditions. He expressed gratitude for the firefighters' efforts. Carrie shared her experience at Camp Cadell, describing it as an enjoyable event.
Deep Connections in Small Groups
Carrie and Ray discussed the importance of building deep, meaningful relationships in smaller groups, sharing personal experiences of long-standing friendships and coaching groups. Carrie emphasized the value of connecting with a few people deeply rather than trying to know everyone at large events. They also talked about starting new groups, with Carrie sharing how her women's prayer group began from a social media challenge. The conversation concluded with Carrie encouraging participants to share their plans for the week ahead, while Ray mentioned that Buddy K would not be joining due to a family emergency.
Building Confidence: Trusting Your Unique Self
Ray discussed the importance of confidence in personal and professional settings, emphasizing that it involves trusting one's uniqueness and inner belief. He shared a chart illustrating the relationship between confidence, assertiveness, and humility, explaining that true confidence does not require knowing all the answers or having a plan for everything. Ray highlighted that confidence leads to loyalty, respect, and inspiration in others, and encouraged the group to reflect on their own confidence levels and stories.
Building Confidence and Belonging
The team discussed the importance of confidence and belonging, with Angie sharing her experience at a realtor dinner where she initially felt out of place but learned to embrace her presence. Ray emphasized the significance of addressing isolation and loneliness, while Brent highlighted the value of consistent effort and showing up, particularly through making phone calls. The discussion encouraged team members to recognize their worth and take action, with Carrie and Ray supporting the idea of building confidence through small, consistent steps.
Accountability and Tracking for Growth
Megan discussed the importance of accountability within the Ignite Facebook group, encouraging members to post their weekly activities for support and motivation. She highlighted that many members were not tracking their activities, which was hindering their progress. Carrie emphasized the significance of measuring and tracking activities to identify what works and what doesn't, referencing Jeb Blount's book "Fanatical Prospecting." Both Megan and Carrie stressed the value of accountability and tracking for personal and professional growth.
Commitment and Consistency in Action
Carrie and Timothy discussed the importance of honoring commitments, particularly those made to oneself. Timothy emphasized the value of showing up consistently, even when it may not feel necessary, as it leads to positive outcomes. Carrie challenged the group to be loyal and honest not only in external relationships but also in their personal commitments, particularly regarding their calendars.
Identifying Protagonists in Our Lives
Ray discussed the elements of a great story, emphasizing the protagonist, the hero, and the guide. He encouraged participants to identify the protagonist in their own lives and to help others find their protagonists through powerful questions. Ray also mentioned using a PowerPoint with basic questions to drive towards a positive outcome.
Building Confidence and Self-Love
The team discussed building confidence and self-love, with Ray emphasizing the importance of identifying and overcoming internal barriers. Carrie shared a personal story about seeking feedback on a book cover photo, highlighting how trusted friends can help challenge negative self-perceptions. The conversation ended with Pete sharing updates about their branch's "fairway games" fundraising event, which aims to fund a service dog, and his practice of acknowledging and uplifting people he encounters daily.