Comments on: Who Are Your “Trusted Advisors”? http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html Intentional Leadership Sun, 27 May 2012 15:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Tweets that mention Who Are Your “Trusted Advisors”? -- Topsy.com http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-81010 Tweets that mention Who Are Your “Trusted Advisors”? -- Topsy.com Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:25:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-81010 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Graf-Martin Agency, Tim Underwood. Tim Underwood said: Who Are Your “Trusted Advisors”? http://ow.ly/3qBg1 [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Graf-Martin Agency, Tim Underwood. Tim Underwood said: Who Are Your “Trusted Advisors”? http://ow.ly/3qBg1 [...]

]]> By: The Leader’s Trusted Advisors | Bret L. Simmons - Positive Organizational Behavior http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-76436 The Leader’s Trusted Advisors | Bret L. Simmons - Positive Organizational Behavior Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:26:42 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-76436 [...] You can’t research every aspect of important decisions yourself. At some point you have to depend on the expertise of others. Ultimately, your leadership will stand or fall based on the quality of the advise you receive. [...] [...] You can’t research every aspect of important decisions yourself. At some point you have to depend on the expertise of others. Ultimately, your leadership will stand or fall based on the quality of the advise you receive. [...]

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]]> By: BG Allen http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58525 BG Allen Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:02:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58525 Great counsel - I used to be very much a lone ranger as well and have paid a price for that attitude (pride). I now have six men in my life & they have blessed me greatly with their wise counsel. Great post & great advice. Thanks! Great counsel – I used to be very much a lone ranger as well and have paid a price for that attitude (pride). I now have six men in my life & they have blessed me greatly with their wise counsel.

Great post & great advice. Thanks!

]]> By: Susie http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58489 Susie Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:28:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58489 I think sharing openly and about being a learner is the true sign of trusted leadership. Keep up the courage! I think sharing openly and about being a learner is the true sign of trusted leadership. Keep up the courage!

]]> By: Susie Shaw http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58488 Susie Shaw Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:20:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58488 Making a decision with job/ministry and if that means a location move (2 years that have felt like wandering). I have good friend but they are in a similar boat so the counsel feels "stuck" or perhaps i'm just stuck. Making a decision with job/ministry and if that means a location move (2 years that have felt like wandering). I have good friend but they are in a similar boat so the counsel feels "stuck" or perhaps i'm just stuck.

]]> By: dheagle93 http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58483 dheagle93 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:15:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58483 Thank you for that suggestion. I'll take a look! Doug Thank you for that suggestion. I'll take a look!

Doug

]]> By: dheagle93 http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58482 dheagle93 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:15:01 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58482 Thank you for the suggestion. As I go through this transition, I'll be looking into the possibilities. Doug Thank you for the suggestion. As I go through this transition, I'll be looking into the possibilities.

Doug

]]> By: JennyRain http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58480 JennyRain Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:53:33 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58480 Two valued advisors I have right now are my mentors. I purposely sought out two women who have over 60 years of marriage between them to pour into my life because I am in year two of my marriage (I knew I'd need help). Both of these women love God and have had a long term, very stable relationship with God and with their husbands. I have learned so many wonderful lessons from them and my marriage is stronger because God is using them! Great post about having advisors in other areas of our lives though... Thanks! Two valued advisors I have right now are my mentors. I purposely sought out two women who have over 60 years of marriage between them to pour into my life because I am in year two of my marriage (I knew I'd need help). Both of these women love God and have had a long term, very stable relationship with God and with their husbands. I have learned so many wonderful lessons from them and my marriage is stronger because God is using them!

Great post about having advisors in other areas of our lives though… Thanks!

]]> By: Jude Boudreaux http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58477 Jude Boudreaux Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:30:03 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58477 Justin, as an entrepreneur you might want to look into a group like the Entrepreneur's Organization. It's a great group of other entrepreneurs who create community to share experience and help each other grow their business. It's not a leads group, and soliciting other EO members is prohibited, but it is a great way to talk to others who are walking that road and get some great, candid advice. Justin, as an entrepreneur you might want to look into a group like the Entrepreneur's Organization. It's a great group of other entrepreneurs who create community to share experience and help each other grow their business. It's not a leads group, and soliciting other EO members is prohibited, but it is a great way to talk to others who are walking that road and get some great, candid advice.

]]> By: Pamela http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58476 Pamela Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:27:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58476 Good advice, for artists especially. Good advice, for artists especially.

]]> By: Ben Lichtenwalner http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58474 Ben Lichtenwalner Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:42:55 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58474 Thanks Michael and Herb. Thanks Michael and Herb.

]]> By: herbhalstead http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58473 herbhalstead Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:15:16 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58473 "Experience through failures is far too undervalued in business and in life." well said! "Experience through failures is far too undervalued in business and in life." well said!

]]> By: Rachel HAUCK http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58472 Rachel HAUCK Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:02:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58472 Mike, outstanding post! Well said. Yes and amen. Rachel Mike, outstanding post! Well said. Yes and amen.

Rachel

]]> By: John Richardson http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58471 John Richardson Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:19:48 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58471 Awesome post, Mike. Thank you for sharing and leading on this important topic. Some of my greatest "trusted advisors" are authors and speakers who share their specialized knowledge with others. It may be a Chris Brogan talking about social media and communication. It may be a Seth Godin talking about marketing and business development. It may be an Anne Jackson sharing her real life experiences with her readers via blog comments. While I think everyone needs an inner circle of people that they can meet one on one with and that will hold them accountable, it's also a good idea to listen to leaders at the top of their game. I truly consider you as one of my trusted advisors, Michael. The knowledge that you impart here and the collective wisdom of your readers is incredible. Keep up the great work! Awesome post, Mike. Thank you for sharing and leading on this important topic. Some of my greatest "trusted advisors" are authors and speakers who share their specialized knowledge with others. It may be a Chris Brogan talking about social media and communication. It may be a Seth Godin talking about marketing and business development. It may be an Anne Jackson sharing her real life experiences with her readers via blog comments.

While I think everyone needs an inner circle of people that they can meet one on one with and that will hold them accountable, it's also a good idea to listen to leaders at the top of their game. I truly consider you as one of my trusted advisors, Michael. The knowledge that you impart here and the collective wisdom of your readers is incredible. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58464 Michael Hyatt Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:12:35 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58464 Henri Nouwen has a great book, <em><a href="0385148038" target="_blank">The Wounded Healer</a></em>, that talks about this exact thing. Thanks for the encouragement. Henri Nouwen has a great book, The Wounded Healer, that talks about this exact thing. Thanks for the encouragement.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58463 Michael Hyatt Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:10:21 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58463 So true. It's so easy just to turn the reigns over, especially if you are creative and don't want to fool with the business stuff. People do so to their own peril. Thanks for your comment, Spence. So true. It's so easy just to turn the reigns over, especially if you are creative and don't want to fool with the business stuff. People do so to their own peril.

Thanks for your comment, Spence.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58462 Michael Hyatt Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:09:22 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58462 Based on my experience that is probably the exception to the rule. Based on my experience that is probably the exception to the rule.

]]> By: 1ballerina http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58461 1ballerina Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:41:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58461 Mr. Hyatt, When we share the rough times we have come through, as you just have, we are helping others and doing God's work. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." Thank you for using your "weakness" to help your readers become stronger. I strongly believe that each of us has something of value to share with others-- it is our mission to find it and give it away. I benefit each time you share, Melinda Mr. Hyatt,
When we share the rough times we have come through, as you just have, we are helping others and doing God's work.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

Thank you for using your "weakness" to help your readers become stronger. I strongly believe that
each of us has something of value to share with others– it is our mission to find it and give it away.

I benefit each time you share,

Melinda

]]> By: SpenceSmith http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58459 SpenceSmith Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:07:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58459 wow.. this is a great piece of advice. over the years i've tried to surround myself with wise people. For the most part it has worked out well and i'm grateful for their knowledge and advice. i think what gets me though is watching some of my artist/author friends work with managers or agents who don't really have their best interest in mind. wow.. this is a great piece of advice. over the years i've tried to surround myself with wise people. For the most part it has worked out well and i'm grateful for their knowledge and advice. i think what gets me though is watching some of my artist/author friends work with managers or agents who don't really have their best interest in mind.

]]> By: David Hruska http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58457 David Hruska Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:55:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58457 You may regard this as being diametrically opposite to some of your tenets. However, my most trusted personal and financial advisor has made virtually every possible blunder in his own life. But, I have found his "do as I say, not as I do" advice is almost always correct. Track Record-His is woefully abysmal. Mine has been great (using his advice). You may regard this as being diametrically opposite to some of your tenets.

However, my most trusted personal and financial advisor has made virtually every possible blunder in his own life.

But, I have found his “do as I say, not as I do” advice is almost always correct. Track Record-His is woefully abysmal. Mine has been great (using his advice).

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58456 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:15:07 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58456 Amen, to that, Michael. I wish I had had people who were ore intentional about pouring into my life. But in the end, nothing is wasted. Even that lack makes me more intentional about mentoring. Amen, to that, Michael. I wish I had had people who were ore intentional about pouring into my life. But in the end, nothing is wasted. Even that lack makes me more intentional about mentoring.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58455 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:14:12 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58455 It was tough emotionally. I actually wrote it about six months ago but had to let it simmer on the back-burner. The whole situation was embarrassing, and it was hard to admit that I was that stupid! It was tough emotionally. I actually wrote it about six months ago but had to let it simmer on the back-burner. The whole situation was embarrassing, and it was hard to admit that I was that stupid!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58454 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:13:13 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58454 It’s harder to listen as you move up the totem pole. People expect you to have the answers and do the talking. It takes deliberate humility and self-awareness to ask questions, listen, and answer follow-up questions. It’s harder to listen as you move up the totem pole. People expect you to have the answers and do the talking. It takes deliberate humility and self-awareness to ask questions, listen, and answer follow-up questions.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58453 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:12:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58453 You are welcome, Dan. You are welcome, Dan.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58452 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:11:44 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58452 Thanks, Jim. You are definitely one of my trusted advisors, especially when it comes to all things HR! Thanks, Jim. You are definitely one of my trusted advisors, especially when it comes to all things HR!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58451 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:11:08 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58451 Thanks for these resources. I will check them out. Thanks for these resources. I will check them out.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58450 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:10:33 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58450 Thanks for your kind words and for these valuable resources! Thanks for your kind words and for these valuable resources!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58449 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:09:46 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58449 Another possibility is <a href="http:\/\/www.ministrycoaching.org\/" target="_blank">Ministry Coaching International</a>. It was started by the same people who started Building Champions. I know the people, and they are excellent. Another possibility is Ministry Coaching International. It was started by the same people who started Building Champions. I know the people, and they are excellent.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58448 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:08:16 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58448 That's a good addition, Ben. Thank you. That's a good addition, Ben. Thank you.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58447 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:07:38 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58447 After a while, you can really tell the difference between those whose knowledge is theoretical and those who have been the school of hard knocks. After a while, you can really tell the difference between those whose knowledge is theoretical and those who have been the school of hard knocks.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58446 Michael Hyatt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:06:12 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58446 Yes, I would start asking for referrals. You might go to a few successful, retired business people. Yes, I would start asking for referrals. You might go to a few successful, retired business people.

]]> By: davidburkus http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58444 davidburkus Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:36:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58444 I totally agree. In lieu of one mentor, I set up a "board of advisors" about a year ago. It was one of the smartest moves I ever made. I totally agree. In lieu of one mentor, I set up a "board of advisors" about a year ago. It was one of the smartest moves I ever made.

]]> By: michaelhsmith http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58443 michaelhsmith Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:56:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58443 I too wish I had taken the time to surround myself with trusted advisers when I was younger. Now I do have those people in my life... it is never too late. Your post reminds me that is our responsibility to pour ourselves into young leaders, co-workers and/or friends and help them see the need for advisers. We do the next generation a dis-service by not investing in them. I too wish I had taken the time to surround myself with trusted advisers when I was younger. Now I do have those people in my life… it is never too late.

Your post reminds me that is our responsibility to pour ourselves into young leaders, co-workers and/or friends and help them see the need for advisers.

We do the next generation a dis-service by not investing in them.

]]> By: Matt http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58440 Matt Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:46:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58440 Wow. This is one of the most open blog posts that I have ever seen, and as a result, one of the most powerful. Was it difficult (emotionally) to write? I can imagine that it might not have been fun to resurface those feelings again. i hope that many people get to use your advice, and learn from your experiences portrayed here. Well done. Wow. This is one of the most open blog posts that I have ever seen, and as a result, one of the most powerful. Was it difficult (emotionally) to write? I can imagine that it might not have been fun to resurface those feelings again. i hope that many people get to use your advice, and learn from your experiences portrayed here. Well done.

]]> By: davidbmc http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58439 davidbmc Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:11:14 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58439 Very good post Michael! One of the most important things we can do once we have qualified advisors is LISTEN! So often what we deem as good advice is advice that concurrs with the decision we have already made. A wise person can recognize good advice that differs from our own opinion. dm Very good post Michael!

One of the most important things we can do once we have qualified advisors is LISTEN! So often what we deem as good advice is advice that concurrs with the decision we have already made. A wise person can recognize good advice that differs from our own opinion.

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]]> By: @obihaive http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58437 @obihaive Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:00:11 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58437 Great post. I've had the blessing of several trusted advisors in my life and they have made a great impact on my life. I can't imagine where I'd be without them in my life. Great post. I've had the blessing of several trusted advisors in my life and they have made a great impact on my life. I can't imagine where I'd be without them in my life.

]]> By: Dan Foster http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58436 Dan Foster Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:01:07 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58436 Mike - thanks for this great reminder. It was very timely for me personally. I do the lone ranger approach to much and suffer the consequences. One person cannot see every perspective or look at things objectively all the time, so having a group of trusted advisors is essential. Keep up the great work! - Dan Mike – thanks for this great reminder. It was very timely for me personally. I do the lone ranger approach to much and suffer the consequences. One person cannot see every perspective or look at things objectively all the time, so having a group of trusted advisors is essential. Keep up the great work! – Dan

]]> By: Jim Thomason http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58433 Jim Thomason Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:08:47 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58433 This is one of your best posts Mike. It is practical and helpful for people at all levels in an organization. Bravo! This is one of your best posts Mike. It is practical and helpful for people at all levels in an organization. Bravo!

]]> By: clayhebert http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58432 clayhebert Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:06:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58432 Mike, There is a good book on selling called "The Trusted Advisor" by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green and Robert M. Galford. David and Charles spoke on a panel with Chris Brogan and Julien Smith at a "Trust Summit" at the Harvard Club last year, discussing the parallels between their two books. Two different audiences & topics but it's all about trust. Google Books link here: <a href="http://bit.ly/thetrustedadvisorbook" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/thetrustedadvisorbook</a> Amazon link here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Advisor-David-H-Maister/dp/074320414X" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Advisor-David-H-Mai...</a> Keep leading, Mike. Mike,

There is a good book on selling called "The Trusted Advisor" by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green and Robert M. Galford. David and Charles spoke on a panel with Chris Brogan and Julien Smith at a "Trust Summit" at the Harvard Club last year, discussing the parallels between their two books. Two different audiences & topics but it's all about trust.

Google Books link here: http://bit.ly/thetrustedadvisorbook

Amazon link here: http://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Advisor-David-H-Mai…

Keep leading, Mike.

]]> By: chrisshaughness http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58430 chrisshaughness Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:03:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58430 This is a quite a timely post for me right now, and I thank you. My book is just about to be published and I am planning on donating some of the proceeds to several animal rescue organizations. i'm so nervous that 1) the book won't sell and 2) that it will sell a lot and I'll have a great deal of income thus a lot of income taxes! i've consulted with my tax advisor but I'm not certain that he's well-versed on this issue. I'm going to take your advice and go to someone else just to be safe. God bless you for sharing your knowledge and helping so many of us. This is a quite a timely post for me right now, and I thank you. My book is just about to be published and I am planning on donating some of the proceeds to several animal rescue organizations. i'm so nervous that 1) the book won't sell and 2) that it will sell a lot and I'll have a great deal of income thus a lot of income taxes! i've consulted with my tax advisor but I'm not certain that he's well-versed on this issue. I'm going to take your advice and go to someone else just to be safe. God bless you for sharing your knowledge and helping so many of us.

]]> By: Bill Bliss http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58429 Bill Bliss Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:36 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58429 Doug, I currently provide executive and leadership coaching to a number of Christian CEOs and other business leaders as well as some pastors. I take a bible centered approach - if you want to talk about it more I would be happy to suggest some resources I may know of that might be helpful to you. You can contact me at wbliss@blissassociates.com. I am located in South Carolina, and work with leaders all over the US. Bill Bliss Doug,

I currently provide executive and leadership coaching to a number of Christian CEOs and other business leaders as well as some pastors. I take a bible centered approach – if you want to talk about it more I would be happy to suggest some resources I may know of that might be helpful to you. You can contact me at wbliss@blissassociates.com. I am located in South Carolina, and work with leaders all over the US.

Bill Bliss

]]> By: Bill Bliss http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58428 Bill Bliss Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:56:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58428 Michael, another awesome post! Trusted advisors are critical to one's success - not just for the benefits of success but also to avoid some potential great failures as well. When I began my company 14 years ago, I assembled an Advisory Board of 3 business leaders who knew me, wanted me to be successful, had a lot more experience than I did and had no other agenda but to be of help to me. I met with them quarterly, laid out an operational plan and asked for their input as well as their support in holding me accountable. It was a wonderful experience. We met quarterly for a half a day and I paid each of them - not what they deserved, but as a token of my appreciation. For Christian business leaders and owners, there are great resources available to set up a peer advisory group or council of business advisors. Two groups that are well known are Fellowship of Companies for Christ International <a href="http://(www.fcci.org)" target="_blank">(www.fcci.org)</a> and C12 <a href="http://(www.c12group.com)" target="_blank">(www.c12group.com)</a>. (In full disclosure, I am a Board member of FCCI.) I so enjoy your posts - I thank you for your discipline of keeping them up! Bill Michael, another awesome post! Trusted advisors are critical to one's success – not just for the benefits of success but also to avoid some potential great failures as well. When I began my company 14 years ago, I assembled an Advisory Board of 3 business leaders who knew me, wanted me to be successful, had a lot more experience than I did and had no other agenda but to be of help to me. I met with them quarterly, laid out an operational plan and asked for their input as well as their support in holding me accountable. It was a wonderful experience. We met quarterly for a half a day and I paid each of them – not what they deserved, but as a token of my appreciation.

For Christian business leaders and owners, there are great resources available to set up a peer advisory group or council of business advisors. Two groups that are well known are Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (www.fcci.org) and C12 (www.c12group.com). (In full disclosure, I am a Board member of FCCI.)

I so enjoy your posts – I thank you for your discipline of keeping them up!

Bill

]]> By: dheagle93 http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58427 dheagle93 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:52:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58427 As a pastor, one of the areas I could benefit, long-term, is from business people as advisors. It's kind of a loop: my education, experience, and effort has been within church circles, so I'm not as up to speed on the business world as others. Personally, where I need good counsel relates to some decisions ahead of me related to where I will be serving in the coming months and years, and help to learn from the mistakes I've made where I presently serve. It's difficult to find straightforward counsel in ministry worlds. It's generally either hyper-spiritual "pray more, have more faith" that is likely true but hard to measure, or too business-like, where there is no involvement of spiritual matters at all. So, the bulk of my counsel comes from books I read, though flesh and blood would be great to have! Doug As a pastor, one of the areas I could benefit, long-term, is from business people as advisors. It's kind of a loop: my education, experience, and effort has been within church circles, so I'm not as up to speed on the business world as others.

Personally, where I need good counsel relates to some decisions ahead of me related to where I will be serving in the coming months and years, and help to learn from the mistakes I've made where I presently serve. It's difficult to find straightforward counsel in ministry worlds. It's generally either hyper-spiritual "pray more, have more faith" that is likely true but hard to measure, or too business-like, where there is no involvement of spiritual matters at all.

So, the bulk of my counsel comes from books I read, though flesh and blood would be great to have!

Doug

]]> By: Ben Lichtenwalner http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58426 Ben Lichtenwalner Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:22:43 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58426 I humbly suggest adding stakeholder status to your list of qualifications for advisors. I want someone with skin in the game. For example, pastors made their commitment to Christ for our proper spiritual guidance. Our direct reports must live with the consequences of decisions we make together and our spouses are stuck with us through the sum of all our decisions and their consequences. As a result, these advisors have long-term implications at stake with our decisions and are more certain to provide long-term focused input. Objective, third party and paid professionals have their benefits. However, to be classified as a true advisor, I want a long-term stake holder in my success and my business. I also loved your comment about advisors that have made mistakes. Experience through failures is far too undervalued in business and in life. Another top quality post. Thank you for sharing Michael. I humbly suggest adding stakeholder status to your list of qualifications for advisors. I want someone with skin in the game. For example, pastors made their commitment to Christ for our proper spiritual guidance. Our direct reports must live with the consequences of decisions we make together and our spouses are stuck with us through the sum of all our decisions and their consequences. As a result, these advisors have long-term implications at stake with our decisions and are more certain to provide long-term focused input. Objective, third party and paid professionals have their benefits. However, to be classified as a true advisor, I want a long-term stake holder in my success and my business.

I also loved your comment about advisors that have made mistakes. Experience through failures is far too undervalued in business and in life.

Another top quality post. Thank you for sharing Michael.

]]> By: Connie Brown http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58425 Connie Brown Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:15:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58425 This is a helpful post. Thank you for sharing this. I'm especially surprised you included the the line about selecting advisers who have made mistakes -- impressive. This is a helpful post. Thank you for sharing this. I'm especially surprised you included the the line about selecting advisers who have made mistakes — impressive.

]]> By: Justin Popovic http://michaelhyatt.com/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html/comment-page-1#comment-58424 Justin Popovic Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:51:14 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#comment-58424 I can relate to being a lone ranger. When I first got started as an entrepreneur, I WAY over confident and did not want to listen to anyone's advice. I categorized all advice as someone trying to hold me back. Had I listened to even some of the feedback, I would have done things a lot differently and probably saved a lot of money, time and even some embarrassment. Having said that, I truly believe this is how we learn so I don't regret it. On the topic of advisors, I could stand to use some advisors in my business. I have a few experienced friends I go to for ideas but I don't have a formal advisor to run my ideas past. I am becoming more and more interested in the prospect of doing this. I guess my question is, how do you find a good advisor to help you get what you need? I supposed I will start by asking for referrals and see where it takes me. Getting someone with a proven track record is key. I can relate to being a lone ranger. When I first got started as an entrepreneur, I WAY over confident and did not want to listen to anyone's advice. I categorized all advice as someone trying to hold me back. Had I listened to even some of the feedback, I would have done things a lot differently and probably saved a lot of money, time and even some embarrassment. Having said that, I truly believe this is how we learn so I don't regret it.

On the topic of advisors, I could stand to use some advisors in my business. I have a few experienced friends I go to for ideas but I don't have a formal advisor to run my ideas past. I am becoming more and more interested in the prospect of doing this. I guess my question is, how do you find a good advisor to help you get what you need?

I supposed I will start by asking for referrals and see where it takes me. Getting someone with a proven track record is key.

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