Power of Success

The Power of Success

1. Your Thinking Is The Driving Force Behind Your Success!

2. A Success Mindset consists of several qualities. You can grow and develop these qualities, just as you would any muscle or skill.

3. When these qualities and ways of thinking are combined, developed, and focused on your goals you only have one option……...SSUUCCCCEESSSS!! 4. Vision: Having vision is the power of anticipating or expecting that which will come to be, because you have set the goal, planned for its achievement, and expect to be successful. You can see the goal already achieved in your mind.

5. Creativity: the ability to transcend the same old traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, and to create meaningful new ideas, you can think freely to accomplish your mission of success.

6. Self-Confidence: You believe in yourself and your abilities. You know yourself better than anyone, and you know that you can achieve your goals. You may not know the exact path that you will have to travel, but you know you will succeed because you have a success mindset.

7. Self-Esteem: You have a favorable and realistic impression of yourself.

8. Self-Discipline: You are in complete control of yourself and your emotions, you can conduct yourself in a professional manner when the situations calls.

The Key Success of Business

The key measure of business success is customer satisfaction. Your ability to satisfy your customers to such a degree that they buy from you rather than from someone else, that they buy again, and that they bring their friends is the key determinant of growth and profitability.

1. Commit to ongoing learning

The business world is evolving at a rapid pace and entrepreneurs must remain up to date with the latest advancements. If you want to be successful in business, then you must commit to ongoing learning and be proactive when it comes to your personal development. You should also focus on getting the qualifications you need to make your company a success. Having additional qualifications will boost the credentials and reputation of your business and give you a competitive edge in your industry.

2. Provide exceptional service

Providing excellent customer service is the key to running a successful business. Satisfied customers are much more likely to spend more money with your company in the future. They may also help you build credibility and brand awareness by recommending your business to their friends and family or sharing your content online. For that reason, you should focus on providing exceptional service to every customer. There are countless articles and blogs giving tips on ways to improve your customer service skills.

3. Learn good financial habits

Managing business finances can be a real struggle, especially for entrepreneurs with minimal experience dealing with company accounts. Learning good financial habits will help you track your spending, keep within your budget, and maximize your bottom line. Fortunately, there is an impressive selection of accounting tools and software that you can use to help you manage your business finances more efficiently. You can also hire a professional accountant to manage your company finances for you. Outsourcing this responsibility will mean that you have more time to focus on core business activities that will increase profitability.

4. Accept failures

No entrepreneur starts a business thinking that it will be a failure. However, you must learn to recognize and accept when things aren’t going to plan. Identifying weaknesses early will allow you to make necessary adjustments to your business operations and improve your bottom line. Monitor your business activities closely and assess what areas need improvement. Use any failures as an opportunity to grow and change your business for the better.

Summary

habits will help you track your spending, keep within your budget, and maximize your bottom line. Fortunately, there is an impressive selection of accounting tools and software that you can use to help you manage your business finances more efficiently. You can also hire a professional accountant to manage your company finances for you. Outsourcing this responsibility will mean that you have more time to focus on core business activities that will increase profitability. 4. Accept failures No entrepreneur starts a business thinking that it will be a failure. However, you must learn to recognize and accept when things aren’t going to plan. Identifying weaknesses early will allow you to make necessary adjustments to your business operations and improve your bottom line. Monitor your business activities closely and assess what areas need improvement. Use any failures as an opportunity to grow and change your business for the better. Summary

Being successful in today’s business world requires a Being successful in today’s business world requires a combination of skill, determination, and hard work. combination of skill, determination, and hard work. Entrepreneurs must be fully committed to their business Entrepreneurs must be fully committed to their and have a detailed plan to guide them towards success. business and have a detailed plan to guide them They must also have the ability to recognize their failures towards success. They must also have the ability to and change things that aren’t working. Try following the recognize their failures and change things that aren’t above suggestions to help you build a profitable and working. Try following the above suggestions to help successful business. you build a profitable and successful business.

RECORDING ACADEMY® AND EBONY ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH LAUNCH OF PODCAST SERIES

The Recording Academy® and EBONY, one of the largest Blackowned media companies dedicated to telling Black stories, announced today their partnership to commemorate Black Music Month. In addition to the partnership, a sixpart podcast series, "Recording Academy x EBONY: Black Music Collective Podcast," hosted by twotime GRAMMY® nominee MC Lyte.

The series will include various members of the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective,

where they discuss their contributions and incredible impact within the community and the music industry at large. Confirmed participants and BMC members include four-time GRAMMY Award winner Yolanda Adams, General Counsel and EVP of Business & Legal Affairs for Universal Music Group Jeff Harleston, four-time GRAMMY winner H.E.R., five-time GRAMMY winners Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, former Chair and CEO, BET Networks Debra Lee, and GRAMMY Award winner Ledisi.

"We are so excited to highlight the great work of our Black Music Collective members and honor Black Music Month through our joint podcast series in partnership with EBONY," said Adam Roth, Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development of the Recording Academy. "We look forward to sharing these powerful discussions that elevate Black music creators within the music community and continue to inspire a new generation of talent."

"We are thrilled to partner with the Recording Academy to celebrate and spotlight the artists and creators within the Black Music Collective and to be able to share their incredible journeys and stories through this dynamic, new series with our audiences. EBONY remains committed to ensuring that the Black experience and perspective is always amplified and music is at the epicenter of that experience. Black music is and has always been the connector of all communities across the globe and its creators' contribution is immeasurable," said Michele Ghee, EBONY's CEO. "These conversations are compelling and so necessary to ignite ways to tell the stories of our rich musical legacy and to recognize those who have contributed so greatly to it." Episode 1: Ceiling Breaker – A Conversation With Debra Lee

Debra Lee is one of the most influential female voices in the entertainment industry with a trailblazing career spanning over three decades. Lee served as the chairman and CEO of BET Networks, the leading provider of entertainment for the AfricanAmerican audience and consumers of Black culture globally, for over 13 years and, most recently, launched The Monarchs Collective, a diversity-focused consulting firm.

MC Lyte will walk Lee through her groundbreaking journey, legacy, and commitment to giving back to the community.

Episode 2: Making Change – A Conversation with Jeff Harleston

Jeff Harleston is one of the most powerful executives in the entertainment industry and has overseen some of the biggest releases in music. He currently is working to amplify and expand programs and initiatives to support marginalized communities in the ongoing fight for equality, justice, and inclusion.

12 EXPOSURE SPOTLIGHT GRAMMY Award winner Yolanda Adams, General Counsel and EVP of Business & Legal Affairs for Universal Music Group Jeff Harleston, four-time GRAMMY winner H.E.R., five-time GRAMMY winners Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, former Chair and CEO, BET Networks Debra Lee, and GRAMMY Award winner Ledisi. "We are so excited to highlight the great work of our Black Music Collective members and honor Black Music Month through our joint podcast series in partnership with EBONY," said Adam Roth, Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development of the Recording Academy. "We look forward to sharing these powerful discussions that elevate Black music creators within the music community and continue to inspire a new generation of talent." "We are thrilled to partner with the Recording Academy to celebrate and spotlight the artists and creators within the Black Music Collective and to be able to share their incredible journeys and stories through this dynamic, new series with our audiences. EBONY remains committed to ensuring that the Black experience and perspective is always amplified and music is at the epicenter of that experience. Black music is and has always been the connector of all communities across the globe and its creators' contribution is immeasurable," said Michele Ghee, EBONY's CEO. "These conversations are compelling and so necessary to ignite ways to tell the stories of our rich musical legacy and to recognize those who have contributed so greatly to it."