CEO/Author Shares 3 Steps to Help Others, 4 Steps
for Self
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LAKE CITY, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To
strengthen self-esteem, the National Day of Encouragement on
Sept. 12 is the perfect time to
encourage others to reach higher. That's the advice from a
bestselling author on harmony and CEO of a global health
company.
"For National Day of Encouragement, lift another higher by
giving a word of encouragement and letting them know you believe in
them," said Kevin Guest, chairman
and CEO of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA), and a global
advocate for living life at the highest success
levels. "Sometimes all a person needs is to know life matters
and they can make a difference. Having people who believe in you
and your ability to live a successful life is key to that."
Author of All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for
Living a Life in Harmony, Guest says relationships with others
is paramount, and he provides three steps to encourage others,
along with four steps to bolster one's own self-esteem.
"As human beings, we need each other. We need encouragement,
empathy, and connections. We need smiles, kind words, good advice,
and trusted friends," Guest wrote in All the Right Reasons.
"We need mentors, teachers and people who make us feel
uncomfortable in our comfort zones. Sometimes we even need a kick
in the seat of the pants."
Agreeing with author John Maxwell
who wrote in "Leadership Gold," people quit people, not
companies, Guest advocates that giving genuine encouragement can
help employees feel better about themselves, their bosses and their
coworkers, which can result in satisfied employment.
"We have to speak up because no matter how meager we think our
abilities, we all have specific talents or experiences we can use
to bless someone else," Guest said.
First, the global leader suggests we show up and listen.
"Having interacted with thousands of people during my career, I
realize the most authentic relationship-building experiences happen
when I'm sitting kneecap to kneecap with someone, looking them in
the eye and sincerely wanting to understand," he said.
"Face-to-face meetings lead to solid business partnerships and
long-term relationships that help grow a business.
"They foster trust, build bridges, and help us manage conflict
from a position of mutual understanding. Simply put, technology
can't replace the power of face-to-face communication, so we need
to show up."
Next, Guest says to praise others genuinely.
"Tell colleagues you believe in them, and you know they can
accomplish their goals," he said. "Share something they've
accomplished, and urge them onward with encouragement such as,
'you're talented' and 'keep up the good work!'
"To emphasize the power of praise, my mother told me over and
over that I was smart and could do anything I put my mind to. Right
or wrong, I believed her, and those simple words have carried me
through my life to lead a successful company internationally,"
Guest said. "Imagine the influence you can have by sharing genuine
words of encouragement with others."
Third, Guest urges everyone to start something new, a challenge
he gave tens of thousands of associates around the world in his
company's global convention in August
2022.
"Today is the day to start something positive with others," he
said. "Commit to focus outside of yourself on National Day of
Encouragement and boost another up. Imagine the positive effect you
will have."
That's just half the equation, Guest said. Helping others
succeed means taking care of your own reservoir of strength.
"Four things to stay strong yourself are to be kind to yourself,
challenge negative thinking about yourself, remind yourself of your
accomplishments, and graciously accept compliments.
"I've learned that to implement those four points, I surround
myself with positive people, I celebrate small successes, I'm
highly aware of my thought patterns and fill my mind with positive
thoughts, and I accept compliments with a verbal thank you."
According to the bestselling author, when you help others
achieve career success, you give them a priceless gift.
"Most of the successful people I've met got there because they
were told they had value and others encouraged them," Guest said.
"Sometimes all a person needs is to know that her life matters and
that she can make a difference. Having people who believe in you
and your ability to succeed is very important."
To help people reach their fullest potential, 100% of Guest's
book sales are directed to the USANA Foundation, a non-profit
organization that provides food and nutrition to food-insecure
children.
A sought-after international speaker, Guest shares more insight
in his book, which is available on Amazon. For more
information, visit www.kevinguest.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Tim Brown, Candid Communications
tim@candidcom.com
801-557-1466
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