By Johnny Roe
When going on vacation there are a number of things that you should avoid. And then there are things that you should do. The number one thing, that you should do is plan for your vacation. This will determine, and set the mood for your travels, it will give you peace of mind when you get to your destination. Here are some vacation tips.
1- You should have all your vacation planning information in one place. It is good to have a folder which is labeled with the name of your vacation on it, within this folder you can keep all your important information. You can keep things in it such as your airline, car rental information, maps and a book, tourist information and also contacts for people that you know.
2- Always plan ahead, in terms of what you will be wearing. Think about what you're going to do on your holiday, this will determine the type of clothing that you will need. An example of this is, if you are going to be on the beach, then obviously you need swim-wear, you might also need a beach towel too.
3- Having a travel checklists is a great way to keep on top of things. You can create a packing list to start you off. Once you have written down all the things that you need you can then put it in your travel file. This is great to help you remember the necessities.
4- If you bring children on your vacation, make sure that they do their own package and also that they can carry their own bags. Also, make sure that you have some activities for them to take part in while on the road or in the air. Video games, CDs, cards, all of these are possible things to do for children.
5- You will need to have a bag which is small that you can keep around. This bag should have all your immediate necessities, in case you get separated from your baggage. You may also need it if you need regular medication.
These are just a few tips that you can use to improve your vacation. It is better to plan ahead so that you will have complete peace of mind once you get to your destination.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Are You In Alignment?
"For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those of you who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase
Being in alignment with your desires and goals from the inside out will help you to achieve whatever it is you want in life. The problem is that most people do the opposite. They have a conscious desire to find a relationship, get out of debt, lose weight, heal from heartache or whatever the case may be.
However, their inner beliefs are what stop them from getting what they desire. For example, let's say you want to meet someone to share your life with. You've put yourself out there but yet you still come up empty handed so to speak. Well, nine times out of ten it's because your inner dialogue goes something like this: "I really want to meet someone but I'm getting too old. No one will want someone with three kids. I've tried but all the good ones are taken. Who am I kidding I'm a loser at love."
Or, say you want to lose weight but the only thing you've lost is time wishing you would lose it. Your inner dialogue might be: "It's too hard to lose weight. I don't have time to exercise. Food is my only pleasure in life. No matter what I do I know I will only gain it back. Exercise is too difficult to start now."
Now here's the deal, beliefs are thoughts that you tell yourself over and over again whether they are true or not. And, if you continue to believe them and internally repeat them that is exactly what you will create and exactly what you will experience.
Even though you consciously say, I want whatever it is, internally you are not in true alignment with what you desire. Therefore, that is why you are still in the same position living your life with what you don't want!
Worse yet, because most times you are more focused on the problem or lack of something you want in your life, you are attracting more of what you stay focused on.
How do you get yourself in alignment with what you want? Start to focus on what you want instead of what you don't want and stop making excuses in your mind as to why you will never have it.
If you change your mind, if you change that inner dialogue and start to believe it before you see it, you will begin to experience it in time. If you don't believe what I'm saying, look at what you ARE focused on (lack, debt, no love, heartache, excess weight, etc.) and I bet it's exactly what you are living!
Changing that inner dialogue does take some conscious effort to flip the script but if you don't do it, start to accept your life just the way it is and learn to like it. On the other hand, if you truly want to live a better life then start to believe you can and each time you start to walk down the It-Will-Never-Happen-For-Me Lane, instead steer your mind to the I-Know-I-Can-Do-This Highway and go for the ride of your life.
Make your thoughts serve you to bring about what you truly want instead of limiting you to what you already have and don't want. The Law of Attraction, as cliché as some may think, is alive and well and you are living proof of it. Keep your mind focused on where you want to go and how you want to live, release the fear and worry that go along with lack and wanting. When you are in a state of wanting, you send that vibe out into the world and it will only bring back to you more wanting.
If you get your conscious desires and your internal thoughts in alignment, that harmonious vibration will bring about the kinds of changes in your life that you used to believe would never happen.
We all have a choice as to what we say to ourselves about any given situation, so choose your thoughts wisely for they have the power to make a difference in how you experience your life!
Being in alignment with your desires and goals from the inside out will help you to achieve whatever it is you want in life. The problem is that most people do the opposite. They have a conscious desire to find a relationship, get out of debt, lose weight, heal from heartache or whatever the case may be.
However, their inner beliefs are what stop them from getting what they desire. For example, let's say you want to meet someone to share your life with. You've put yourself out there but yet you still come up empty handed so to speak. Well, nine times out of ten it's because your inner dialogue goes something like this: "I really want to meet someone but I'm getting too old. No one will want someone with three kids. I've tried but all the good ones are taken. Who am I kidding I'm a loser at love."
Or, say you want to lose weight but the only thing you've lost is time wishing you would lose it. Your inner dialogue might be: "It's too hard to lose weight. I don't have time to exercise. Food is my only pleasure in life. No matter what I do I know I will only gain it back. Exercise is too difficult to start now."
Now here's the deal, beliefs are thoughts that you tell yourself over and over again whether they are true or not. And, if you continue to believe them and internally repeat them that is exactly what you will create and exactly what you will experience.
Even though you consciously say, I want whatever it is, internally you are not in true alignment with what you desire. Therefore, that is why you are still in the same position living your life with what you don't want!
Worse yet, because most times you are more focused on the problem or lack of something you want in your life, you are attracting more of what you stay focused on.
How do you get yourself in alignment with what you want? Start to focus on what you want instead of what you don't want and stop making excuses in your mind as to why you will never have it.
If you change your mind, if you change that inner dialogue and start to believe it before you see it, you will begin to experience it in time. If you don't believe what I'm saying, look at what you ARE focused on (lack, debt, no love, heartache, excess weight, etc.) and I bet it's exactly what you are living!
Changing that inner dialogue does take some conscious effort to flip the script but if you don't do it, start to accept your life just the way it is and learn to like it. On the other hand, if you truly want to live a better life then start to believe you can and each time you start to walk down the It-Will-Never-Happen-For-Me Lane, instead steer your mind to the I-Know-I-Can-Do-This Highway and go for the ride of your life.
Make your thoughts serve you to bring about what you truly want instead of limiting you to what you already have and don't want. The Law of Attraction, as cliché as some may think, is alive and well and you are living proof of it. Keep your mind focused on where you want to go and how you want to live, release the fear and worry that go along with lack and wanting. When you are in a state of wanting, you send that vibe out into the world and it will only bring back to you more wanting.
If you get your conscious desires and your internal thoughts in alignment, that harmonious vibration will bring about the kinds of changes in your life that you used to believe would never happen.
We all have a choice as to what we say to ourselves about any given situation, so choose your thoughts wisely for they have the power to make a difference in how you experience your life!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Toluca Mexico – Serene City yet Attractions Speak!
Author: Linden Gray
Whether you love extreme sports or an avid eco tourist; you are fond of archeology or nature entices you; Toluca is the place you should not miss out on. The beautiful and tranquil city is located at the highest point in Mexico. Canadian travelers love to visit the city due to its proximity to Mexico City, the lively capital. While exploring through the city, you will come across perfect blend of old and new. Old buildings in the city feature French neo classical architecture. University in the city and industrial infrastructure exhibits perfect example of modern and luxurious architecture.
Are you relying on your existing US or Canadian auto policy while driving vehicle in Toluca? If your answer is yes, you might find yourself in big legal mess because Mexican authorities do not honor foreign policies and you need Mexican car insurance to pay off the damages in an event of an auto accident.
Toluca Mexico – Serene City travel tips come with a reminder to purchase Mexican Car Insurance before your travel begins. Driving within Mexico is not that big a deal, but car accidents without Mexican auto insurance coverage sure can be because your normal auto insurance is invalid. Mexican Auto Insurance is the least expensive option with the most reliable coverage, making sure your vacation dollars go farther. Compare the best Mexican insurance programs carefully Look for coverage that allows you to repair damage to your vehicle in US and Canada, will take the claim into the US to finalize and has car rental. On the best websites you can buy on demand and print your Mexican Insurance policy immediately after purchase.
If you want some change from monotonous fast paced city life, Toluca has variety of attractions to offer. One of the major natural attractions of the city is the national park of Bosencheve. Drive for around 40 miles towards the northeast of the city and you will reach the national park which is the most important water source for the valleys of Mexico. Canadian wanderers never miss out on visiting the national park as they get to enjoy camping while admiring the beautiful natural backdrop. You can explore through indigenous flora and fauna in the park. Wildlife lovers get immense amount of mammals, reptiles and bird species.
Another national park which is worth visiting in the area is the national park of Nevado de Toluca. The park is home to fourth highest mountain in country. In the Toluca valley region this is the one of the most important natural areas. Adventure enthusiasts from Canada find Los Venados, the recreational one of the best aspect of the national park. Rich archeology is another factor that brings tourists from all over the world to the city in large numbers. Archeological zone of Teotenango is not worth missing if you want to explore through ancient pieces unveiling the enigmatic life of Matlatzincas. Other important archeological sites in the city are Zone of Malinalco and zone of Calixtlahuaca.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/toluca-mexico-serene-city-yet-attractions-speak-2818462.html
About the AuthorAuthor Linden Gray founder of Mexican Insurance Store.com is an international online insurance veteran with over 29 years of wholesale, retail, and direct insurance experience. Mr. Gray has been featured in numerous offline & online publications including RV Magazine, The Press Enterprise, PE.com, Google News, Yahoo News, Reddit, Digg and Buzzle. Visit Mexican Insurance Store.com for more facinating information about Mexico and Mexico Auto Insurance.
Whether you love extreme sports or an avid eco tourist; you are fond of archeology or nature entices you; Toluca is the place you should not miss out on. The beautiful and tranquil city is located at the highest point in Mexico. Canadian travelers love to visit the city due to its proximity to Mexico City, the lively capital. While exploring through the city, you will come across perfect blend of old and new. Old buildings in the city feature French neo classical architecture. University in the city and industrial infrastructure exhibits perfect example of modern and luxurious architecture.
Are you relying on your existing US or Canadian auto policy while driving vehicle in Toluca? If your answer is yes, you might find yourself in big legal mess because Mexican authorities do not honor foreign policies and you need Mexican car insurance to pay off the damages in an event of an auto accident.
Toluca Mexico – Serene City travel tips come with a reminder to purchase Mexican Car Insurance before your travel begins. Driving within Mexico is not that big a deal, but car accidents without Mexican auto insurance coverage sure can be because your normal auto insurance is invalid. Mexican Auto Insurance is the least expensive option with the most reliable coverage, making sure your vacation dollars go farther. Compare the best Mexican insurance programs carefully Look for coverage that allows you to repair damage to your vehicle in US and Canada, will take the claim into the US to finalize and has car rental. On the best websites you can buy on demand and print your Mexican Insurance policy immediately after purchase.
If you want some change from monotonous fast paced city life, Toluca has variety of attractions to offer. One of the major natural attractions of the city is the national park of Bosencheve. Drive for around 40 miles towards the northeast of the city and you will reach the national park which is the most important water source for the valleys of Mexico. Canadian wanderers never miss out on visiting the national park as they get to enjoy camping while admiring the beautiful natural backdrop. You can explore through indigenous flora and fauna in the park. Wildlife lovers get immense amount of mammals, reptiles and bird species.
Another national park which is worth visiting in the area is the national park of Nevado de Toluca. The park is home to fourth highest mountain in country. In the Toluca valley region this is the one of the most important natural areas. Adventure enthusiasts from Canada find Los Venados, the recreational one of the best aspect of the national park. Rich archeology is another factor that brings tourists from all over the world to the city in large numbers. Archeological zone of Teotenango is not worth missing if you want to explore through ancient pieces unveiling the enigmatic life of Matlatzincas. Other important archeological sites in the city are Zone of Malinalco and zone of Calixtlahuaca.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/toluca-mexico-serene-city-yet-attractions-speak-2818462.html
About the AuthorAuthor Linden Gray founder of Mexican Insurance Store.com is an international online insurance veteran with over 29 years of wholesale, retail, and direct insurance experience. Mr. Gray has been featured in numerous offline & online publications including RV Magazine, The Press Enterprise, PE.com, Google News, Yahoo News, Reddit, Digg and Buzzle. Visit Mexican Insurance Store.com for more facinating information about Mexico and Mexico Auto Insurance.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Protect Your Energy - Avoid Absorbing Negative Energies
By Clubfreedom
How many times do you meet with certain people and feel completely drained while with others you always walk away feeling energized? Many people hold onto negative energies from others in their work place, from family members or from certain friendship situations. We all come into contact with people that simply suck us energetically dry and I call them the energy vampires. What happens when your energy is taken and how do you not only combat it, but protect yourself from having it happen again?
When your energy is drained you will feel exhausted either on a subtle or dramatic level.
When it's subtle you are generally in a situation within your environment where gradually, over the course of the day, you begin to feel fatigued (not sleepy.) You find you lack concentration and are easily distracted. It may take a little time to identify it as an energy drain rather than sleepiness, as often it will happen when you have people around you who gently take your energy because they need your emotional and mental support all day.
When it's dramatic - you know it. It's extremely obvious when your energy is sucked by people who heap noticeable drama or aggression on you within an instant of meeting or coming in contact with them. These people have high emotional needs and you will find yourself frustrated, impatient and upset within a very short space of time in their company.
While either level is literally energy draining as it happens, the impact is more profound on your life than you realize. For example, you will begin to automatically think negatively about the environment you must enter into when you are dealing with these people. Therefore family gatherings, work places and other social events take on an unpleasant or challenging scenario in your mind rather than an open and relaxed one. Without any conscious realization you have automatically allowed someone else's energy to influence where you go, when you go there and what experience you can have in that environment.
How do you take back the power and control from those who take your energy whether it is consciously done by them or not?
Ask yourself why you choose to be around this person, situation or environment. What is it that they or it offer you? Then work with the answer. If you can choose not to, and you do not want to be with them, then minimize your contact. You have the right to have minimal contact if you choose. If this person is at work and unavoidable, then state what you are and are not prepared to do as part of your job function. Should this person be within your family or friendship area then outline to yourself what you are and are not prepared to converse about and actually let them know your boundaries.
Use white light. I find that white light gives us the capacity to think clearly, move negative feelings or frequencies and set and establish new feelings and frequencies. Imagine that you have a plastic bag - the kind you place lunches in to keep them fresh. Imagine placing the negative energy vampire and the situation around them into this bag and then visualize this bag as a white, bright luminous color. What you are doing here is containing your frustration, isolating their negative energy and minimizing the impact of the situation on you. Then in your mind ask your spirit guides to take the bag and place it within their strength to resolve.
Wash away their energy. Imagine that you are in a shower of white guidance light and allow it to wash away all of your energy from the day. As you do this say to yourself, "My highest and purest of guidance, please allow for all energy that is not mine to be removed through you and please only allow your strength and purpose to remain."
The interesting thing about other people's energy and the impact that energy vampires have on you is that they rarely realize how much they affect you, but these simple steps offer a solution to identify and minimize their impact.
Remember to recognize the energy vampire - who, where, when and how the energy depletion occurs. Minimize and, at the least, control the environment in which this occurs by getting serious about not allowing people to enter into situations or conversations you do not want to be part of.
Once you begin to manage this situation and become assertive with controlling your energetic reactions to your environment you will increase your attention span, your physical energy will grow and your capacity to recognize and move around your environments without cause for concern will amplify dramatically
How many times do you meet with certain people and feel completely drained while with others you always walk away feeling energized? Many people hold onto negative energies from others in their work place, from family members or from certain friendship situations. We all come into contact with people that simply suck us energetically dry and I call them the energy vampires. What happens when your energy is taken and how do you not only combat it, but protect yourself from having it happen again?
When your energy is drained you will feel exhausted either on a subtle or dramatic level.
When it's subtle you are generally in a situation within your environment where gradually, over the course of the day, you begin to feel fatigued (not sleepy.) You find you lack concentration and are easily distracted. It may take a little time to identify it as an energy drain rather than sleepiness, as often it will happen when you have people around you who gently take your energy because they need your emotional and mental support all day.
When it's dramatic - you know it. It's extremely obvious when your energy is sucked by people who heap noticeable drama or aggression on you within an instant of meeting or coming in contact with them. These people have high emotional needs and you will find yourself frustrated, impatient and upset within a very short space of time in their company.
While either level is literally energy draining as it happens, the impact is more profound on your life than you realize. For example, you will begin to automatically think negatively about the environment you must enter into when you are dealing with these people. Therefore family gatherings, work places and other social events take on an unpleasant or challenging scenario in your mind rather than an open and relaxed one. Without any conscious realization you have automatically allowed someone else's energy to influence where you go, when you go there and what experience you can have in that environment.
How do you take back the power and control from those who take your energy whether it is consciously done by them or not?
Ask yourself why you choose to be around this person, situation or environment. What is it that they or it offer you? Then work with the answer. If you can choose not to, and you do not want to be with them, then minimize your contact. You have the right to have minimal contact if you choose. If this person is at work and unavoidable, then state what you are and are not prepared to do as part of your job function. Should this person be within your family or friendship area then outline to yourself what you are and are not prepared to converse about and actually let them know your boundaries.
Use white light. I find that white light gives us the capacity to think clearly, move negative feelings or frequencies and set and establish new feelings and frequencies. Imagine that you have a plastic bag - the kind you place lunches in to keep them fresh. Imagine placing the negative energy vampire and the situation around them into this bag and then visualize this bag as a white, bright luminous color. What you are doing here is containing your frustration, isolating their negative energy and minimizing the impact of the situation on you. Then in your mind ask your spirit guides to take the bag and place it within their strength to resolve.
Wash away their energy. Imagine that you are in a shower of white guidance light and allow it to wash away all of your energy from the day. As you do this say to yourself, "My highest and purest of guidance, please allow for all energy that is not mine to be removed through you and please only allow your strength and purpose to remain."
The interesting thing about other people's energy and the impact that energy vampires have on you is that they rarely realize how much they affect you, but these simple steps offer a solution to identify and minimize their impact.
Remember to recognize the energy vampire - who, where, when and how the energy depletion occurs. Minimize and, at the least, control the environment in which this occurs by getting serious about not allowing people to enter into situations or conversations you do not want to be part of.
Once you begin to manage this situation and become assertive with controlling your energetic reactions to your environment you will increase your attention span, your physical energy will grow and your capacity to recognize and move around your environments without cause for concern will amplify dramatically
Friday, June 11, 2010
France And The Ivory Coast Are Working Toward Phuke
By Clubfreedom Team
Congratulations to our team leaders in France and the Ivory Coast! They are working hard, sponsoring new members and helping their teams. Their hard work is paying off as is evident in the list of Top Leadership Point Earners.
Let's look at the countries they are competing with in the new Leadership Event Points system. In your members area, you can view the Top 40 Leadership Point Earners. Simply click on theLeadership Event Points link in your members area. There you will find the Top 40 Leadership Point Earners for the current qualifying period.
We are keeping an eye on the top 50 Leadership Point Earners because there is still time for members to move up in the list! Let's see what countries the Top 50 Leadership Point Earners are in.
Top Countries With The Top Earners Of Leadership Points
Congratulations to all of our team leaders! No one is wasting a moment of time.
It's not too late to get your team on the list! Remember, you have until January 31st of 2010 to qualify for the April 2010 Leadership Event in Phuket, Thailand.
Wondering how you are doing in the race for Phuket? You can see exactly how many Leadership Event Points you have accumulated for this qualifying period. Log into your Clubfreedom members area right away! You will see the link entitledLeadership Event Points. Click on this link. On the next page you will see another link called Click Here to view your Points Log. Click on this link to view your personal Leadership Event Points for the current qualifying period.
Remember even if you do not qualify for a free trip to the Leadership Event, you can still attend! That's right, you can use your prepaid cycle voucher or your rewards to attend the Leadership Event.
Gather your team and use the tools made available to you! Start working hard with your team today because the Clubfreedom team wants to congratulate you in person in Phuket, Thailand in April.
Meet Clubfreedom Team Leaders
This week we are pleased to introduce you to Kateryna, one of our hardworking leaders in the Ukraine. Not only is Kateryna a hardworking Clubfreedom member, she is also our Russian translator. The management and staff of Clubfreedom wish to thank Kateryna for the terrific work she does each week in translating the Clubfreedom Express into Russian for our members!
Recently, Kateryna went hiking in the beautiful Carpathian Mountains. She sent me photos from her trip.
To view photos of Kateryna with her husband and the Carpathian Mountains, Click Here!
Are you a leader of a Clubfreedom team? Send your story and/or photo to: The Clubfreedom Express Editor
Viva Clubfreedom!
In this edition, we share the thoughts and dreams of our members around the world.
"I would like to spend my vacation in China."
Collins of Nigeria
"Hello everyone! I am Davidson from the Ivory Coast. I think that Clubfreedom is the solution for the future of all of us. If you build your team, train your members and help them all to progress, each one of you will achieve success in your business!"
Davidson of the Ivory Coast
"My major interest is to explore the world. As an architect, I want to invest in real estate in Nigeria. I want to use the opportunity of networking throughout the world with Clubfreedom to present the great business opportunity of owning Nigerian real estate."
Dapo of Nigeria
"I would like to have the opportunity to travel with my wife and to discover the world. We will go to Paris, Marseilles, Venice and all of Europe. Then we will travel to New York and Chicago to see the Bulls! We will finish with a trip to Dubai for shopping!
Viva Clubfreedom!"
Nguessan Laurent of the Ivory Coast
Have you thought about how you would use your $5,000 travel voucher when you cycle? How have you planned to spend your $15,000 cycle reward?
Do you have a story to share with Clubfreedom? We would love to get to know you better.
Click Here To Tell Us Your Story
Stumbling Blocks To
Effective Team Leadership
Many things contribute to team success and some things get in the way. Team leadership is an important element in team success, so what are the most common stumbling blocks when it comes to effective team leadership?
The leader is closed-minded - One of the great strengths of teams is their ability to generate a whole host of alternatives and ideas. Used effectively these can contribute to great results and even take team performance to a higher level. On the other hand if the team leader is closed-minded and not open to new ideas then these ideas will never translate into results.
Not using appropriate leadership style - Leadership styles can essentially be grouped into five main categories - telling, telling and selling, consultation, participation and empowerment. The style that you adopt will depend on the situation, the expertise of those in the team and the context to name just a few. For example, in times of urgency you might need to go for a very directive, telling style. The key is to be able to adapt and use an appropriate leadership style when leading a team.
Self-interest before team results - Team members expect the team leader to be loyal to the team. If the leader becomes more interested in himself, he starts making choices from a self-interest perspective rather than from a team results perspective.
Lack of consistency - We have all probably worked for people who seem to lack any sort of consistency when it comes to dealing and interacting with others. For the team member this is a real challenge and can ultimately lead to disengagement. As the team leader, try and aim to be as consistent as you possibly can.
Having your favorites - Like anyone else you will have a better connection with some people in the team than others. At the same time you need to be alert to this connection leading to you having personal favorites, which can alienate others. Be alert to the fact that you might be showing favoritism.
Bottom Line - Team leadership is a vital component in team success. So what stumbling blocks are getting in the way of your success as a team leader?
We live in a world that favors extroverts, and when it comes to networking, many introverts feel at a disadvantage. In our next edition, we will show our introverts the strategies and approaches that you can use to be on a more level playing field with your extroverted counterparts.
Congratulations to our team leaders in France and the Ivory Coast! They are working hard, sponsoring new members and helping their teams. Their hard work is paying off as is evident in the list of Top Leadership Point Earners.
Let's look at the countries they are competing with in the new Leadership Event Points system. In your members area, you can view the Top 40 Leadership Point Earners. Simply click on theLeadership Event Points link in your members area. There you will find the Top 40 Leadership Point Earners for the current qualifying period.
We are keeping an eye on the top 50 Leadership Point Earners because there is still time for members to move up in the list! Let's see what countries the Top 50 Leadership Point Earners are in.
Top Countries With The Top Earners Of Leadership Points
- China
- The Russian Federation
- Taiwan
- Australia
- French Guiana
- France and the Ivory Coast are tied!
Congratulations to all of our team leaders! No one is wasting a moment of time.
It's not too late to get your team on the list! Remember, you have until January 31st of 2010 to qualify for the April 2010 Leadership Event in Phuket, Thailand.
Wondering how you are doing in the race for Phuket? You can see exactly how many Leadership Event Points you have accumulated for this qualifying period. Log into your Clubfreedom members area right away! You will see the link entitledLeadership Event Points. Click on this link. On the next page you will see another link called Click Here to view your Points Log. Click on this link to view your personal Leadership Event Points for the current qualifying period.
Remember even if you do not qualify for a free trip to the Leadership Event, you can still attend! That's right, you can use your prepaid cycle voucher or your rewards to attend the Leadership Event.
Gather your team and use the tools made available to you! Start working hard with your team today because the Clubfreedom team wants to congratulate you in person in Phuket, Thailand in April.
Meet Clubfreedom Team Leaders
This week we are pleased to introduce you to Kateryna, one of our hardworking leaders in the Ukraine. Not only is Kateryna a hardworking Clubfreedom member, she is also our Russian translator. The management and staff of Clubfreedom wish to thank Kateryna for the terrific work she does each week in translating the Clubfreedom Express into Russian for our members!
Recently, Kateryna went hiking in the beautiful Carpathian Mountains. She sent me photos from her trip.
To view photos of Kateryna with her husband and the Carpathian Mountains, Click Here!
Are you a leader of a Clubfreedom team? Send your story and/or photo to: The Clubfreedom Express Editor
Viva Clubfreedom!
In this edition, we share the thoughts and dreams of our members around the world.
"I would like to spend my vacation in China."
Collins of Nigeria
"Hello everyone! I am Davidson from the Ivory Coast. I think that Clubfreedom is the solution for the future of all of us. If you build your team, train your members and help them all to progress, each one of you will achieve success in your business!"
Davidson of the Ivory Coast
"My major interest is to explore the world. As an architect, I want to invest in real estate in Nigeria. I want to use the opportunity of networking throughout the world with Clubfreedom to present the great business opportunity of owning Nigerian real estate."
Dapo of Nigeria
"I would like to have the opportunity to travel with my wife and to discover the world. We will go to Paris, Marseilles, Venice and all of Europe. Then we will travel to New York and Chicago to see the Bulls! We will finish with a trip to Dubai for shopping!
Viva Clubfreedom!"
Nguessan Laurent of the Ivory Coast
Have you thought about how you would use your $5,000 travel voucher when you cycle? How have you planned to spend your $15,000 cycle reward?
Do you have a story to share with Clubfreedom? We would love to get to know you better.
Click Here To Tell Us Your Story
Stumbling Blocks To
Effective Team Leadership
Many things contribute to team success and some things get in the way. Team leadership is an important element in team success, so what are the most common stumbling blocks when it comes to effective team leadership?
The leader is closed-minded - One of the great strengths of teams is their ability to generate a whole host of alternatives and ideas. Used effectively these can contribute to great results and even take team performance to a higher level. On the other hand if the team leader is closed-minded and not open to new ideas then these ideas will never translate into results.
Not using appropriate leadership style - Leadership styles can essentially be grouped into five main categories - telling, telling and selling, consultation, participation and empowerment. The style that you adopt will depend on the situation, the expertise of those in the team and the context to name just a few. For example, in times of urgency you might need to go for a very directive, telling style. The key is to be able to adapt and use an appropriate leadership style when leading a team.
Self-interest before team results - Team members expect the team leader to be loyal to the team. If the leader becomes more interested in himself, he starts making choices from a self-interest perspective rather than from a team results perspective.
Lack of consistency - We have all probably worked for people who seem to lack any sort of consistency when it comes to dealing and interacting with others. For the team member this is a real challenge and can ultimately lead to disengagement. As the team leader, try and aim to be as consistent as you possibly can.
Having your favorites - Like anyone else you will have a better connection with some people in the team than others. At the same time you need to be alert to this connection leading to you having personal favorites, which can alienate others. Be alert to the fact that you might be showing favoritism.
Bottom Line - Team leadership is a vital component in team success. So what stumbling blocks are getting in the way of your success as a team leader?
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