Kickstart Your Week ~ How to be Memorable
Ray’s Power of Moments PowerPoint
Quick recap
The meeting began with casual conversation before officially kicking off with a welcome to the "Kickstart" community and an introduction of guest speaker Ray Eickhoff. Ray discussed the importance of creating memorable moments and shared insights on the "power of a moment," emphasizing the need to break from the mundane and be intentional in creating impactful experiences. The team then shared personal experiences and reflections, with Ray providing final tips on creating powerful moments and encouraging everyone to think differently about making positive impacts in their lives and the lives of others.
Next steps
All attendees to identify opportunities to create memorable moments for clients, referral partners, and colleagues.
All attendees to consider implementing unexpected gestures or surprises to elevate experiences in their personal and professional lives.
Jamie to continue bringing cupcakes to meetings and real estate offices as an icebreaker.
Carol to continue making personalized cakes with house pictures for closings.
Nino to buy a bear with a welcome home card for a client's 6-month-old baby at closing.
All attendees to take pictures and collect stories of their efforts to create memorable moments to share at the next meeting.
Ray to share the PowerPoint presentation with the team for future reference and use in team meetings.
Summary
Kickstart Community With Ray Eickhoff
The group engages in casual conversation before the start of the meeting, discussing topics such as weather conditions, technical issues, and personal anecdotes. As the meeting officially begins, Nino and Cathy welcome everyone to the "Kickstart" community, emphasizing its purpose of fostering positive energy and mindset to start the week. They introduce their guest speaker, Ray Eickhoff, whom Cathy describes as a legend who has significantly impacted her life. Ray begins his segment by showing his coffee cup with the phrase "Adventure awaits," suggesting it as a theme for the meeting.
Creating Memorable Moments in Life
Ray discussed the importance of creating memorable moments in both personal and professional settings. He shared his experience of a defining moment he had while hiking in the Cascade Mountains, where he unexpectedly encountered a mountain goat. Ray emphasized the need to break the script of the mundane and the ordinary, and to be intentional in creating moments that can change people's lives. He introduced the concept of the "power of a moment" and its four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. Ray also shared a video that demonstrated how to create better experiences for people by focusing on peak moments rather than fixing problems. The team was then asked to reflect on their own experiences and identify moments that could be elevated or made more memorable.
Creating Positive Moments in Life
In the meeting, Peter shared his appreciation for Ray's help in editing his surveys, which has led to positive feedback from their CEO. Carol also shared her experiences of using edible house pictures on cakes to connect with clients and receiving a warm welcome note from a stranger in Arizona. Ray emphasized the importance of creating positive moments and elevating the positives instead of focusing on struggles. He also shared some final tips for creating powerful moments. The team was encouraged to think differently and identify opportunities to create positive impacts in their lives and the lives of others.