We all dream of a huge paycheck or a major promotion, but how willing are we to commit to what it takes to get there? Success is more than our knowledge, abilities, and skills — it’s also about ownership. Because ultimately, we determine success for ourselves. In this episode, we talk to Veta Richardson, an author and business strategist leader. Veta knew her potential and took ownership of her personal and professional success. She also shares her experiences as the 'different one' and how they shaped her into the great mentor and author she is today. Listen as she takes us through her journey to self-actualization and leaves an immediate and lasting impact on people. Listen to the episode if you want to be inspired by Veta’s journey and learn how to take ownership of your success! 3 Reasons to Listen:Learn how genuine intent in helping others achieve success leads to your success. Discover the six habits to own your destiny, overcome challenges, and unlock opportunities. Know how to take ownership of your personal and professional success.
Resourceshttps://timwinders.com/book (Coach: A Story of Success Redefined) by Tim Winders Subscribe to the https://www.youtube.com/c/SeekGoCreate (Seek, Go, Create YouTube Channel) http://acc.com (Association of Corporate Counsel) https://www.amazon.com/Take-Six-Essential-Challenges-Opportunities/dp/1950863557 (Take Six: Essential Habits To Own Your Destiny, Overcome Challenges, And Unlock Opportunities) by Veta Richardson https://vetatrichardson.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/take_stock_checklist.pdf (Take Stock Checklist) https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/0671708635 (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) by Stephen Covey Learn more about Veta and her work on her https://vetatrichardson.com/ (website) Connect with Veta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veta-t-richardson-41480318b/ (LinkedIn) | https://twitter.com/VetaRichardson (Twitter)
About VetaVeta Richardson is the president and CEO of Associate of Corporate Counsel, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated exclusively to serving chief legal and compliance executives. She authored https://www.amazon.com/Take-Six-Essential-Challenges-Opportunities/dp/1950863557 (Take Six), a book on habits to own your destiny, overcome challenges, and unlock opportunities based on Veta’s life experiences. If you'd like to reach out to Veta, you can contact her on her https://vetatrichardson.com/ (website) or connect on https://www.linkedin.com/in/veta-t-richardson-41480318b/ (LinkedIn). Episode Highlights[04:26] Veta’s MissionVeta's mission is to positively impact people — to see them step out of their comfort zones and think of their problems differently. She is a firm believer in ‘paying it forward.’ Veta wrote 'Take Six' as a passion project to reach, mentor, and help more people. However, she shares that the world has become so complex and divisive that making an impact feels like one individual at a time. Veta encourages people to have conversations and strive for impact amid the potentially exhausting environment. She believes that impact will nourish our souls.
[11:56] Veta’s Biggest Life InfluencesVeta's most significant influence is her parents. She grew up focusing on what's possible — the things she can control. Veta had a strong sense of personal accountability and pushed herself to get good grades. Veta's parents also taught her to become known for good things.
[12:39] "And really, the only thing that we can control is ourselves and our own reaction to all the things that might go around us. None of us can control the course of fate. We can position ourselves as best as we can." - https://ctt.ec/c0GRl (Click Here To Tweet This)[15:41] How Being ‘Different’ Affected VetaVeta and her sister stood out for being the only non-white students at their school. Being 'different' gave...