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Logo_FFFFccI love affirmations and one that I am personally adopting is “Hear Me ROAR!”

I first heard this phrase many years ago in the lyrics of singer Helen Reddy’s song; I am Woman….hear me roar.

Most recently with Katie Perry’s song ‘Roar’….

Why would this be my affirmation of choice? I guess for many reasons but mainly because in my recent ‘retirement’

status I feel like I still have so much to say and so much more to do.

To me ROAR is a declaration to:

R – Dare to Risk so you can Rise

O –Realize there are Options in life and career that if taken lead to opportunities.

A – Accentuate the Positive – eliminate the Negative

R – Reach… Reach out; Reach up and then LEAP

Risking might be allowing yourself to step into your power and confidently move forward…. Step by step. Maybe you are setting out to Learn a new skill… changing a career or advancing in one.

I remember when I decided to change my career from a beautician to a Direct Sales consultant I went from standing behind the salon chair to putting myself in front of a group of women. To me that was a Huge Risk….

That first step was the beginning of the RISE of my career…. The experience that was gained prepared me to feel comfortable today speaking in front of thousands of individuals. Options are out their for all of us…. They really are opportunities wrapped in choice. To say YES to doing something differently or doing something totally different is part of the ROAR.

I am woman, hear me roar…. allows me to be positive about moving forward, to set up positive expectations and to rebound and regroup when necessary.

I have been through what seemed to be dead end streets in pursuit of my goals but what I learned was they were really only detours…. There is always something positive that comes from a setback … the key is not to step back, not to quit but instead to REACH even higher. Keep Going!

REACH OUT to others for advice, maybe more training or just for encouragement.

REACH UP to others who have already accomplished in areas that you want to succeed and learn from them.

When I first advanced to a level of TOP Leadership I claimed a song….It’s my Turn….the lyrics went on to say; It is my Turn to see what I can see.  When I chose that song I was stepping out on faith… stepping into a new role knowing I still had so much more to learn. By declaring it was MY TURN it gave me strength and permission to dare to own my power.

I am so grateful that over the years I gave myself that permission to keep growing, to keep taking on challenges so someday I could legitimately say….

HEAR ME ROAR!!!!

What are you daring to ROAR about?

Let me know even if right now you may feel you only have a tiny “Gerrr “ for a ROAR,  but let it out anyway and let us hear it…..

I am Barbara hear me ROAR!!!!!

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Comments

  1. Thank you Barbara for stepping out in faith and being the awesome leader you are!
    It have learned so much! I am getting stronger now and ready to ROAR and SOAR!
    As we are wrapping up a fabulous Seminar year, my heart is beating fast, for the new exciting year ahead!
    I know it will produce new offspring directors on their leadership journey and it is so exciting to feel the possibilities of what is ahead.
    Again! THANK YOU Barbara for your amazing leadership and mentoring! Xoxo 🙂

      • Thank you so very much Barbara! It truly is energizing! Some nights I can barely get to sleep! Thank you for always believing in me! Xoxo 🙂

  2. My Roar, is completing pre DIQ & submitting on June 1 2014, I’ve been on the move looking for new team members, showing the product, offering the opportunity! Were 1/2 way done with Car Production for May too!!!

    • You are roaring Kelli! Success is achieved one goal at a time. Look each day at what you are accomplishing, each week at what you accomplished and keep moving towards your goals! ~Barbara

  6. I have watched you from afar for the past 23 years as your ROAR has become stronger & mightier with every year! Oh how I desire to follow in your path & ROAR as an NSD before I get too old!!
    Thank you for leading the way even in your retirement!!!

    • Barbara! Twenty-three years! Thank you so much for your kind words. You know, we retire from one area of our life and begin in others. I hope you’ll join me on THIS journey! Leaders take the Lead….and this journey is about learning to lead! ~Barbara

  7. Hi Barbara! I love your leadership! I am roaring about developing offspring and am hungry to learn how to be people building focused rather than production based. Want to learn how to be a great leader like you!

    • Becky,
      It all begins with caring for people doesn’t it? As we build relationships we build our business. Stay tuned, next week I’m writing on just that topic! Best to you! ~Barbara

  9. Ah, ROAR my all time favorite retreat, I still treasure my button. Wear it often and when I do I think of you which is why that is a perfect acronym.
    Love you my friend, mentor and inspiration.
    Daria

  10. I love that you emphasize there is always something to ROAR about… at every stage in our business.

  12. Thank you so much – I love the word ROAR. I imagine a deep, powerful sound, and that’s how I feel; it’s time and I’m gettin’ ready to roar!

  13. I just love this message! I have Roar on my playlist, but am going to download some of my old fav’s that have have been lost in the shuffle to the use of a playlist on a phone!

    I am so excited to see where you lead Barbara! You give this “mature” woman a role model as I move forward to building my business improving my life!

    Best wishes to both of us!

  15. It is so good to be able to still access your knowledge and insights. Both are greatly appreciated.

  16. Hi Barbara! This is my first visit to your blog, and I will be returning regularly! I think it is wonderful that you have found a way to continue sharing your gifts of leadership. Mary Kay would be proud!

  17. I am so glad that you have a blog site already. In this way, I can learn new things from you on a weekly basis – my weekly dose of realization. I am continuously working in moving up people to the leadership level. It’s not a walk in the park but I am learning a lot. Truly this is my journey in being a leader who takes the lead. ♡

  19. Hi Barbara! LOVE the Blog! And now I get to hear your words of wisdom all the time!
    I’m roaring about letting go of what I haven’t done -yet, and staying focused on the bright future ahead. I’m having faith that it will all come together and trusting in my heart that the vision and the path are set and its mine to claim.

  23. WOW I am so excited I happened up the shared Facebook pic. I can’t tell you how much I value the knowledge you will be sharing with leaders. So glad you have a venue to continue your legacy! It’s so important we have your special knowledge and wisdom!
    melinda

  24. Joshua 14
    7 Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadeshbarnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart.
    8 Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt, but I wholly followed the Lord my God.
    9 And Moses swore on that day, saying, ‘Surely the land whereon thy feet have trodden shall be thine inheritance and thy children’s for ever, because thou hast wholly followed the Lord my God.’
    10 And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as He said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spoke this word unto Moses while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness; and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old.
    11 As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now for war, both to go out and to come in.
    12 Now therefore give me this mountain whereof the Lord spoke in that day, for thou heardest in that day how the Anakim were there, and that the cities were great and fortified. If it so be that the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said.”
    13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.
    14 Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite unto this day, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel.
    15 And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba, which Arba was a great man among the Anakim. And the land had rest from war.

    As my friend Caleb, son of Jephunneh the Kenezite ROARED in the 14th chapter of Joshua;
    I am as strong at 85 as I was at 45, Give me the high places! So Olga at 70 ROARS, GIVE ME THE HIGH PLACES!
    Barbara, I saw a beautiful Mexican NSD’S retirement speech and my heart broke for her and I felt too old for anything. I decided to just close down my very small MK business and then I saw you at a conference after your ‘retirement’, still on the frontline, learning from others. Your blog has given me new dreams, new challenges and different ways of working my business. I might never make NSD but I can make a better life. Thank you

    • Dear Olga,
      How important it is to know this day what an outcome for this week can be. While I love big goals and audacious experiences, they are only valid when our daily experience is engaged! I know you can do it! ~Barbara

  25. Thank you for creating this blog and sharing with us! My time to ROAR and become a Cadillac Sales Director and lead others to their dreams of Directorship! Thank YOU!

    • Dear Debbie,
      Thank you for coming to the blog. It is when we lead others in such a way we empower them to live their dreams that our leadership is truly birthed. We teach by doing, so embrace each day and know that others will follow! ~Barbara

  26. Barbara! Thanks so much for your posts, they really mean the world to me! When my NSD Arlene Lenarz retired (who I viewed as my “Mary Kay” since I started my business in 2002 and never met Mary Kay), I looked to other NSD’s that were leaders in the company and “I found YOU”! Words can not describe my appreciation for what you and the other NSD’s have done to pave the way and create a track for all future beauty consultants to follow! So pleased that you are continuing to keep in touch with us, even after your “retirement”! Thanks from the bottom of my grateful heart!

  28. Thank you Barbara for sharing your leadership and inspiring us to lead with excellence! My favorite quote: “faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe” ~ Voltaire

  29. I am Pat-HEAR ME ROAR!! Thank you Barbara for this and all the wonderful training I had from you as a Director when I lived up north. I now have some permanent health issues. But they are not stopping me. I know God has a purpose for me and I will continue to find a way and make a way to reach my goal. I will ROAR!! (I love this – it makes me feel powerful saying it)
    I hope to see you again in the near future. You have left such a positive impact on my life. Thank you for being the person you are.
    Love, Pat Burki