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Taking Responsibility
**Taking Responsibility**: Tracy emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions and outcomes. He encourages individuals to adopt a proactive mindset and take ownership of their circumstances rather than blaming external factors. Taking responsibility empowers individuals to take control of their lives and make necessary changes to achieve success.
I can remember sitting in my family room reading this. The importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions and outcomes. . Whoa – it is my responsibility that I am at the corner of Main Street and 5th Street for that accident? YES.. and for me it is an OMG. It is also my responsibility that I may have left 1 minute earlier or 1 minute later to have missed that accident. Then to make matters even more confusing we throw in the law of attraction.
Taking responsibility – – I had a client who said he liked working with me because I accepted out loud and acknowledged that when something went wrong it was my fault. Yes, and when it was my fault, in this case, I could fix it!
Why Every Designer Should Practice Their Speech
In design, presentation is persuasion. When you practice speaking as much as sketching, you build trust, authority, and excitement around your ideas. A polished pitch can make the difference between a “maybe” and a “let’s do it.” Remember your voice is part of your professional toolkit. Use it well, and let it sell your vision as powerfully as your designs do.
NETWORKING …. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
Networking is more about follow-up than first impressions.
Sound as Good as You Look
Trade shows can showcase your talent and brand but shouldn’t cost you your voice.
Think Fast, Speak Smart
When someone tosses a tough question your way, your brain might go blank before your mouth opens. That’s normal—but it’s not permanent. The trick is to pause with purpose, not panic. The repeat-pause-answer method lets you buy time...
Social Savvy
Elegant events aren’t just about the wine and the lighting they’re where lasting professional connections begin. With confidence, curiosity, and a graceful goodbye, you can turn any gala or awards night into an opportunity for genuine rapport.
Sweat Palms
Swap sweaty palms for confident handshakes.
Tell Me More
A few months ago, I watched a young designer at a networking event nervously circle the coffee station. She rehearsed “So, what do you do?” at least four times before finally approaching a woman from a major firm. Five minutes later, they were laughing...
The Conversation
Because small talk isn’t small at all. It’s where big things begin.
Power of Story Telling
The Power of Storytelling in Your Presentations Make the client the hero.Your presentation isn’t just about showcasing your design genius it’s about inviting the client into their own success story. When they can see themselves living in the space you’re describing,...