Kevin W. McCarthy

The Professor of On-Purpose

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Nic Askew’s Film: Freedom From Stories

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Being on-purpose sounds like a great concept… and it is.  There's a harsh reality to it in that it stirs up stuffed emotions and realities more easily tossed aside than faced head-on.  Delayed emotions inevitably rise to the surface.

I'm a fan of Nic Askew's Soul Biographies series.  This particular film features Brandon Bays and vividly illustrates the cost of living in emotional denial.  Men may slough this off as "just another emotional female."  Don't!  I'm convinced that heart attacks – a major killer of men – are no different than Brandon's tumor.  Manifestations of ill-feelings can result in illness.

While Brandon Bays is a New Age spiritualist, I have to admit a bit of a smile as I listened to her deepest truth to be right out of the ancient scripture from the Gospel of John (8:32). 

Share your thoughts.  Also visit Nic's website and donate to his film making efforts.

 

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On-Purpose Profile: Carrie Wilkerson, The Barefoot Executive

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Photo This morning, I kicked off my shoes and listened to Disney Entrepreneur Center. 

Carrie plays in the noble space of helping professionals, business owners, those in career transition, and other self-employed persons work more successfully from home.  She trailblazed her way and is marking the path for others to follow in her footprints. 

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I’m a fan of the creativity, productivity, profitability, and contribution that starting and owning a small business offers.  Business can be a pure vocational expression of your purpose, and, therefore, an opportunity to be on-purpose.  Because of a similar heart to Carrie, my On-PurposeME program is designed for the SOHO (small office, home office) start-up or running business owner.  You just can’t know enough.

Carrie is a great model for creating on-purpose work at home business.  Sitting in the front seat and I could see it in her eyes. She’s having the time of her life doing good while doing well with maintaining defined personal boundaries and a strong commitment to her marriage, family, and clients.

For years, I’ve been teaching that life balance is a myth.  Carrie shared those nearly identical words with those in attendence.  Coincidentally, my On-Purpose Minute on Tuesday was entitled: Do You Want More Balance In Your Life?  (Be sure to look for the link to my poem: A Balanced Life.)

Here’s my recommendation to you, visit Carrie’s website (click the banner below).  Subscribe to her email and video messages.  You’ll find that she brings a fresh encouragement and spirit similar to me when it comes to being true to yourself and taking the leap into business ownership.

Watching Carrie in action was educational and engaging.  If you are a fan of On-Purpose and fit the target audience of wanting to be a work from home business owner, then jump bare feet first over to Carrie’s website and get a little cyber sand between your toes.

Brand Backstory:

Carrie shared that in 2003 her husband, aka Mr. Barefoot, tagged her as the “Barefoot Executive” while she made the career transition from high school teacher to stay at home business executive / owner.  She was running around the home conducting business in her barefeet and he lovingly made the observation.   Carrie made note of his term of endearment.  Three years ago, she birthed her business of helping others make the great escape from the corporate world.

I had to chuckle when she said, “I’m from Texas.  We understand branding.  It is the way we keep track of our cattle and keep people from stealing them.”  It was a great reminder that business branding is rooted in some pretty practical stuff!  With Carrie’s help perhaps you, too, can leave your footprints in the sand… on-purpose, of course.

PS – yes, Carrie Wilkerson spoke to us in her jeans and barefeet!

PSS – Special thanks to my friends Wendy Kurtz and Roy Reed for organizing and inviting me to the event at the Disney Entrepreneur Center. 

Wendy Kurtz is President of Elizabeth Charles a niche PR firm that helps authors, speakers and executives get their message and medium into the media and into people’s lives.

Roy Reed is a Partner in Consensus Communications, a strategic public relations firm whose currency of choice is trust.

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The On-Purpose Leader Experience Preview

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  • Are you searching for answers in all the wrong places?
  • Do you question if you're on the right path for your career or life?  
  • Has your life plan not gone as planned?
  • Are you wondering, Just who am I?
  • How many times have you tried to figure out what you should do with your life and gotten it not right?
  • Do you find frustration has become an all too familiar friend?
  • Do you have a blessed life and want to make it even better?

Sounds like you're ready for The On-Purpose Leader Experience!  Preview it by CLICKING HERE!

Thank you to the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring this event.  This On-Purpose Leader Experience will be led from a Christian worldview.

 

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How’s Your Resolve For Your New Year’s Resolutions?

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Making New Year's Resolutions is just a bit more popular than breaking them.  How do you make your resolutions stick this year?  The answer isn't in a list, per se, but in the resolve and commitment you make.  This is actually very easy to measure. 

The On-Purpose Leader Experience is the ultimate opportunity to succeed in your goals.  Here you'll create written plans, develop support structure, and have a community of support on a members only website.  I look forward to interacting with you by phone and by web forums.

On January 5, The On-Purpose Leader Experience launches 2011 with an introductory, no charge preview.  You need to be registered to gain access to the private webcast and website.  

REGISTER AT THIS LINK FOR THE ON-PURPOSE LEADER EXPERIENCE.

 

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Free Business Tips, Ideas, & Advice for Running (& Starting) Small Businesses and Leading Your Life!

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The challenges of being in business by yourself need not be a burden you carry alone. May I come alongside you for 2 to 4 minutes per week to offer sound business advice and mentoring via a free subscription to the On-Purpose Business Minute and On-Purpose Minute?
 
Every On-Purpose Business Minute packs a practical punch of business ideas, concepts, and tips for your real life challenges of starting and running a business. On-Purpose Minutes help you become a better leader of your life. The better you lead your life, the better you'll lead your business and team. Let's engage in all things business and life. You'll learn how to:
  • Identify and reach more clients & customers. Gain Sales.
  • Use simple business strategies & marketing plans. Work Smarter.
  • Get unstuck and get yourself moving forward. Lead Better.
  • Overcome procrastination and being overwhelmed. Get Moving.
  • Know what matters most. Be Focused.
  • Lead your business from your strengths. Make Better Decisions.
  • Build your business systematically. Be More Profitable.
  • Enjoy and integrate your life and work. Be On-Purpose!

To Subscribe Click Here!

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May I invest in your business with my best thinking, business tips, and leadership advice? Each video and accompanying text sheds light on real business problems and life challenges we all face. Each is practical, poignant, and intelligent. Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a better business and life abound. Here you can profit and still keep your soul.

  • Every Tuesday you will receive an On-Purpose Minute to help you grow as a leader in life and on the job.
  • Every Thursday you will receive an On-Purpose Business Minute with business tips, ideas & advice to help you lead your business and team to success.

To Subscribe Click Here!

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Do You Really Know Who You Are?

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Do you really know who you are?  Are you maturing or just getting older?

Purpose is ultimately a spiritual matter.  Most of us are on neutral ground when we talk in terms of mind, body, spirit.  For two decades people of many faiths and even people of no faith have participated in and benefited from the On-Purpose® Approach as it is.  It just works because the principles are universal! 

When Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce President Mark Goldstein urged me to offer the program from a solidly Christian point of view to the Chamber members, I resisted.  Not because I was unwilling, but because I am the Board Chair and didn't want to abuse my position.  Mark pressed hard upon me and prevailed with the Board's blessings.  Could they really say no?  See the problem?

My Christian faith is the central point of integration for my life.  Generally, I don't wear it on my sleeve, nor do I hide it.  I like the idea of having "living water language" that is both secular and sacred.  So much of Christianity is riddled with jargon and scripture references that is an unnecessary barrier to entry to the faith.  Jesus taught in parables when not dealing with the religious elites.  On-Purpose makes faith more accessible to all.

Therefore, in partnership with the Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce, I am thrilled to share with you the replay of the first ever On-Purpose Leader Experience for Christians.  Here is a link so you can listen.  (55 minutes plus 20 minutes of Q&A)

If you are serious about maturing as a leader of your life, then you want to invest an hour of your life to transform your life.  This six-week experience is that good.  Registration for this experience closes after Monday, September 20.  Please listen in and join me for the next five weeks so you, too, can…

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

PS:   If you like what you see and hear, please use the "SHARE THIS" button on the replay website to tell your family and friends.  Frankly this is a message that needs to get out to lots of people in the pews.

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Keynote Speech at Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce

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Christian Chamber Sept. 9, 2010

The Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted me today as the speaker at the Business Building Luncheon. About 120 business persons attended. Listen to my keynote address by clicking on the gray box above (25 minutes).

Mark Goldstein, the Chamber President, introduces me. Thank you Florida Hospital and its Healthy100 initiative locally for being the lunch sponsor. Below is the logo referenced in my speech.

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In conjunction with the Christian Chamber, we’re offering The On-Purpose Leader Experience from a Christian worldview. This six-week immersion in being on-purpose includes six webcasts and each participant accessing a private website where we interact online and in discussions. All your questions can be answered and your comments voiced. Think of it as having feedback from your fellow On-Purpose Leaders in creation and me as your mentor for six weeks.

Regardless of whether you live in Central Florida or Central America, you are welcome to attend Webcast 1 for free. This will take place on Tuesday, September 14, at 12:05 Eastern. Registration is required. No credit card is required to register.

To enroll for the remaining five weeks of the Experience, members get a discounted price: Member Enrollment.

Non-members pay the normal $127 per person: Non-Member Enrollment