Wendy Y. Bailey

• 03Nov

  Healthy Living for the Transitioning CEO

  Business and Health, Inspiration for Business, entrepreneur to ceo 3 Comments

  
  I think that one of the most important aspects for transitioning from Entrepreneur to CEO is to become as healthy as possible. Good eating habits, exercise, mental stability, and more are all important when it comes to becoming healthy and maintaining a healthy well being as a CEO.

  Of course as I stated in part one of this series, I am currently in the transitioning phase and that means that I have work to do in this area, too.  The health part is so very important and I feel it is necessary to include in the series. As I progress, I’ll be sure to share
  more details with you about my journey.

  Here are a few truths about health from which I think we can all garner wisdom:

  • Eating habits count!  Americans have not ever been this fat and it’s all because we have left the basics behind; opting instead for the more convenient unhealthy versions available in fast foods and the like.  It’s important that we take the same time we devote to business and learn more about developing healthy eating habits. It takes time, preparation and planning to make this shift happen.  It means investing time getting to know what foods give you energy and support your journey to great health. Developing good eating habits also requires
    preparation and planning to ensure these foods are properly prepared to ensure the highest possible health benefit.

  • Our bodies are made to move. Unfortunately, many of us don’t move enough. A simple 20 minute walk a day is a wonderful way to tell our bodies that it does matter. And if you don’t like to walk, then grab a couple of exercise DVDs like Hip-Hop Abs or Power 90 and move.  Candidly, this is a challenging area for me because I don’t like to sweat or get out of breath.  My current movement regime involves climbing the steps and walking around my house.  I know — I’m working on it!  Let’s start a simple 20 minute walk each day together and hold one another accountable to move in this area, ok?

  • Attitude is also a very important element of being healthy when it comes to transitioning from Entrepreneur to CEO. A CEO’s attitude must be one that is proactive in nature and breeds excellence. The proper attitude prepares you to endure anything that comes up in your business day.  When you have a great attitude, you can face challenges with a spirit of gratitude and arrive at solutions quickly. This is relevant especially since the life of CEO is filled with challenges to overcome and problems to solve.  If you need an attitude adjustment take some time to read, meditate, pray, surround yourself with proactive positive people, and work daily at changing your mindset.

  In 2007, I took a 10 week course to learn how to improve my health and create a healthy lifestyle.  This course changed my life!  I learned how sunshine, air and various foods support and promote healthy living.  The course challenged me to think about everything I do in my life as a means to feel better and live better.  Find a course near you

  This is not a conclusive list of ways truths about health and I am sure you have your own thoughts. I’d love to hear what your thoughts about the importance of health as it pertains to the transition from Entrepreneur to CEO.

  Tags: entrepreneur to ceo, exercise, good eating habits, hallelujah acres, healthy attitude, healthy living

• 30Oct

  From Entrepreneur to CEO: Challenges and Opportunities

  Business and Health, entrepreneur to ceo 3 Comments

  Many think of becoming an entrepreneur but not many catch hold to becoming CEO. Have I confused you? If so, don’t worry because that is definitely not my goal. Just know that there is definitely a difference in the two as evidenced by the entrepreneurs who bring in CEOs to help them run their business. What’s the difference between the entrepreneur and the CEO? How does the entrepreneur become the CEO? What are the challenges and opportunities they face?

  In this series, I’ll talk about what it takes to go from Entrepreneur to CEO as well as the challenges and opportunities of making the shift. The first thing that is important to consider is what it means to be an Entrepreneur verses what is means to be a CEO.

  So just what is an Entrepreneur? You can actually define the term two ways.

  One definition states that an entrepreneur is a person of very high aptitude who pioneers change. This feat requires that the entrepreneur possess characteristics found in only a very small fraction of the population. Interesting, right? The other definition says that an entrepreneur is anyone who wants to work for him or herself.

  The CEO, or Chief Executive Officer, is often but not always also the President of a company, and is responsible for a firm’s overall operations and performance. He or she is the leader of the firm, serves as the main link between the board of directors and the firm’s various parts or levels, and is held solely responsible for the firm’s success or failure. One of the major duties of a CEO is to maintain and implement corporate policy, as established by the board.

  Have you figured out the difference yet? If you are an entrepreneur, who has not transitioned yet, I sure hope that you see the picture I’m painting.

  The Entrepreneur is the one who gets things going. He or she is the one with the vision and the passion and skill to launch the business. However, it is the CEO who makes it all tick and work, like a well oiled machine. Perhaps this is why 95% of entrepreneur efforts fail in the first 5 years. They fail to grab hold of the CEO hat and never take the time to learn how to effectively implement the vision for success.

  The truth is I’m transitioning from entrepreneur to CEO. Even though, I’m well into the transition, the journey is quite challenging! Through this series, I will share information that I’ve found helpful for the transitioning entrepreneur as well as my personal insights. A few of the topics will be:

  • Why managing your health is important to your shift from Entrepreneur to CEO

  • How to create a plan of action that incorporates your vision and high level steps you’ll take to realize the vision.

  • Why you should partner with people who share an equal level of respect for you, your programs and services.

  • Surround yourself with people who have skills that you don’t have so you are able to create a win-win relationship for sharing in the work.

  Who knows where this series will lead! Grab pen and paper to take notes as this will be a great series to learn from. And by all means comment and share your thoughts on this concept. I look forward to growing and learning with you.

  Tags: business challenges, entrepreneur to ceo, entrepreneurial roles

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