This was a big year for Launch Youniversity. We did what we encourage others to do every day: We launched. It’s been an incredible few months interviewing other launchers on our podcast and sharing our experiences with you—both good and bad—through our blog and Facebook page. [Read more…] about Launch Youniversity’s Year in Review: 5 Things You Might Have Missed
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Imagine: The Second Step in The Pathway to Launch Sequence
After understanding the needs of your customers or audience, you might be asking yourself, “What now?”
This is where the true fun begins, friends. After recognizing the challenges and opportunities your customers face, the next step in this process is the imagine phase. [Read more…] about Imagine: The Second Step in The Pathway to Launch Sequence
How to Overcome the Fear of Launching
You have this great idea, product or service that often consumes your waking hours…
You have a burning passion to share it with those who you know you can help…
You can visualize yourself finding joy and fulfillment if you move forward…
But, you just can’t bring yourself to take the big step to launch. [Read more…] about How to Overcome the Fear of Launching
Opening Day Isn’t As Important as Every Day
“I launch every day.”
Sid Mashburn
As a baseball fan, there’s nothing quite like the hope of Opening Day. It’s much like Christmas morning with thoughts of the World Series dancing like sugar plums in everyone’s heads.
Sure, Opening Day is important. No one wants to lose on Opening Day. But the reality is that Opening Day isn’t as important as every day. [Read more…] about Opening Day Isn’t As Important as Every Day
6 Books Every Launcher Needs on Their Bookshelf
Launchers are learners.
The most successful people in business and life will likely tell you that one of their secrets to success is self-investment and intentionally seeking opportunities to grow. Books, podcasts, mentors, conferences, professional organizations…if you make the effort to learn and grow, you’ll be a successful leader and launcher.
Here are six books that have been read by one or some of the Launch Youniversity team that we hope inspires you, challenges you and acts as a distance mentor. [Read more…] about 6 Books Every Launcher Needs on Their Bookshelf
Get Out of Your Office: 6 Things We Learned from Facebook
We’ve talked before about how important is is for leaders to have the mindset of learners. Each year, Shane, David and I have dedicate a few days to go on a learning tour. A learning tour is usually a site visit where we talk with people from organizations we admire. A few years ago, we had the opportunity to visit the Facebook headquarters in California. A friend of ours worked there and gave us a tour of the campus and shared valuable insights into the culture there. [Read more…] about Get Out of Your Office: 6 Things We Learned from Facebook