ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does "Excellence" mean to you? In this solo episode, Kristen explores the concept of excellence and how it truly is the Skeleton Key that will open up doors of opportunity in both our personal and professional lives. We will explore what "excellence" really looks like, what it isn't (spoiler alert - it is NOT perfection). We also dive into the importance of defining "Success" at a very personal level. Excellence can serve as a catalyst to get you to your own definition of success... faster, and in a more sustainable fashion if we keep our eye on the prize.
Kristen also identifies 5 important things we're missing out on when we don't consistently strive for excellence and if you are a business owner or entrepreneur - you're going to be especially interested in this part of the conversation. Have you ever thought about the connection between excellence and gaining a competitive advantage in your market space? What about excellence and reputation? Or customer loyalty? How about efficiencies and growth potential? Kristen dives into several reasons why our consistent pursuit of excellence (aka continuous improvement) will get us closer to our goals and ultimately - to our greatest successes.
Lastly, it's important to acknowledge that the pursuit of excellence isn't always easy. There can be a lot of things that get in the way and Kristen discusses five
important roadblocks that are quite common. She encourages you to "try on" each of the five to see which ones fit (there's no judgement here but if we don't acknowledge where the problems are, we can't easily address them!). Do you think any of these roadblocks get in the way for you? Fear, arrogance, ignorance, comfort, or The Overwhelm? Well, if you're human - chances are one (or all) of these will apply. Kristen offers a couple of reframes and strategies to help you address what might be getting in the way (think of it as a gentle kick in the a$$ to make some changes) so that you feel a little freer and more empowered to USE the skeleton key of Excellence to get you closer to your goals.
