Be Who God Called You To Be (Royalty)
First, let me start off by saying Happy Black History Month.
Since I was a child, I loved this month because of all of the dope movies that we watched as a family. Not to mention the whole series of Roots, but Rosewood, Selma Lord Selma, and the many classic biopics highlighting greatness in the African American community.
When I attended Howard University, I took a Black in the Arts course with Professor Nubia Kai Salaam and learned so much about our contributions in the arts, that it made me feel a deep sense of gratitude and honor to come from some great people.
What I realized was several of these musicians, dancers, and artists did not get where they were by being indebted to others’ mindsets of what they thought they should be.
These musicians, dancers, and artists did not get where they were by being indebted to others’ mindsets
Not only is it important to know who you are in your personal life, but in business you should know what your business represents.
What’s the culture of your company? How do you want people to feel when they leave the doors of your business. I know at Bri’s Dance Place, it’s inspiration, love, and kindness and I think we have done a pretty awesome job at creating that environment by letting every child know their worth and importance. From our daily confessions, to our staff prayer calls, the mission is the same and it reflects the heart of me as the owner.
That’s what I love about entrepreneurship! You can create what you want to see in your business, and sit back and be amazed at what it produces in the lives of others.
Yes, you are royalty! You should behave as such.
One thing my mom engrained in me is to know my worth and value. No, I don’t think I’m better than others, but yes, I am confident in the gifts that God has placed on the inside of me. No, I don’t deal with the mediocre (not in people) but in experiences, and I really believe in truth and justice. With that being said, people won’t always agree with your boundaries you set in life and business. And that’s fine!
I’ve literally had family members (aunts and cousins) to tell me to get off my high horse. I think that I’m better than them, and a whole bunch of other foolishness, simply because I choose to live my life a certain way. This has truly helped prepare me for so many levels, where you can’t worry about what anyone else thinks about you, especially in business.
Here are my top 5 business tips for February:
Establish early on who you are and who your business is, so that foundation is strong. When you start to grow and scale your business your foundation will be intact.
Kings don’t argue with peasants. They just say “Off with their head!” In the age of social media, protect your peace. The block button is your friend. Don’t allow other’s insecurities to shape the perception of who you are. As long as the people you hold dear to you understand, value, and see your heart, that’s all that matters. At the end of the day you’re performing for an audience of 1- God!
Don’t announce any major moves until they’re done. When you announce, and people start congratulating you, your mind is deceived to think you have accomplished something, when in fact, you have not!
Pray for wisdom in your personal life and business. God will direct you exactly to who you need.
Don’t get caught up in just doing business with people who look, think, or believe the same way as you. There is power in diversity. (Sad to say, but the worst employees and clients sometimes have been Bible believing Christians writing faith checks.)
