Business Boosters with Cathy Thompson Cathy Thompson

“Entrepreneurs live in the realm of what might be possible.”  -Arlene Dickinson, All In

There is a difference between business owners and entrepreneurs. Although the terms are used interchangeably, there are distinct differences which I share on this episode of Business Boosters. I also talk about how this podcast was created and the elements that were important for me to include to help you become the best business owner you can be. 



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“Over time, I have come to this simple definition of leadership: Leadership is getting results in a way that inspires trust.”

-Stephen M.R. Covey, The Speed of Trust: The One thing that Changes Everything

What is leadership without trust? On this episode I challenge listeners to think about ways to get results while building trust. I talk about the importance of authenticity and the impact that aligning with your values can have on your success. 


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Title: Breaking things to be Better

“Those with the growth mindset found setbacks motivating. They’re informative. They’re a wakeup call. “

-Carol Dweck, Mindset

In this episode, I share a setback that my 17-year old son encountered that caused him to stop and think about how his setback was a motivator and prompted some deep conversations that impacted his future. I also want you to consider some setbacks in your business and life and how they might be viewed as wakeup calls or motivators for change for the good.

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“The quest to make a difference in the world far outweighs the challenges that will present themselves along the way.”
-Jennifer Buchanan, Wellness Incorporated: The Health Entrepreneur’s Handbook

One of our 7 human needs is about contribution – how are we contributing to the world around us to make it a better place? Cathy shares a couple of stories from her personal life about having the motivation and strength to overcome challenges because there is a feeling of contributing something in our daily life.

If your organization is not “making a difference in the world” – can you change it? Are there things you can add to help make your work satisfying?  



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“The moment there is suspicion about a person’s motives, everything he does becomes tainted.”
—MAHATMA GANDHI, from the book, Stephen M.R. Covey, The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything

This week Cathy goes into a bit of a rant over looking at a person’s motives through a recent experience with one of her franchisees. She delves into the reason why trust in an exchange is incredibly important when being asked for your biggest commodities: time, knowledge, and money.  

Considering and understanding someone’s motives goes a long way in building a trustworthy relationship.



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“No matter what you think your values are, your actions tell the real story.”
-Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk



Listen in as Cathy talks about some ways to figure out what you truly value in life and in business. Values are the cornerstone of a company and it’s easy to understand why. At Beyond the Classroom the core values of the organization serve as a filter for decision-making and engagement. 

Jay shares a strategy for figuring out what you truly value in his book, Think Like a Monk as Cathy outlines in today’s episode. 

Once you establish your values, you will feel solid in your foundation as a company and in your personal life. 



Follow Cathy on Instagram at @CathyThompson.biz 

Visit www.cathythompson.biz for blogs, free resources, coaching and more.

Check out the Cathy Thompson Leadership Academy for courses to reach your success.