Tremendous Tracey
Mission Statement: The Key to a Tremendous Start in 2025
The first week of the new year is in the books, and as you close in on week two, it's time to double down on your goals. Did you know the second Friday of the year is often called "Quitters Day"? Not for us! Charlie "Tremendous" Jones said it best:
"You can want to quit; just don't do it!"
So, how do you stay on course toward achieving your goals? One surefire way is to focus on your mission statement, which is the guiding compass for your success.
Sweet 16: Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my revamped website: www.traceycjones.com! When you visit, be sure to sign up for our email list. You will get bi-monthly updates and access to my latest online courses, coaching programs, and training sessions, stay updated on my ongoing research, and find out where I’m speaking next. It’s your gateway to all things tremendous!
From Blank Spaces to Fullness: The Ripe Time Awakens
But what if we stopped talking about The Right Time and turned everything we had toward waiting for and recognizing The Ripe Time? Think of it this way: in life, there are many doors; however, there's a uniquely tremendous door with your name on it. When you truly understand this, you begin to understand the power of divine placement. You get a sense of what we refer to as your “calling” or “purpose.
The Most Important Day of 2024
How You Exit This Year is How You Step Into the Next
Today is the last day of 2024. Many of us are already looking forward to 2025, imagining what’...
Do You See What I See?
Through the incarnation, we glimpse the lengths to which God will go to demonstrate His love and fulfill His redemptive plan. The same God who called stars into being and holds the cosmos together (Colossians 1:16-17) chose to cry in a manger so that He could walk among us, live as we do, and ultimately lay down His life.
Retention: The Key to a Tremendous Organization
RETENTION is highly important to an agency or company; I, like so many, learned this the hard way. In my first year as a manager, we contracted 29 new agents—an impressive number with tremendous production. But I eventually lost 28 of them. That painful experience taught me these critical lessons:
To Be Mighty, You Must Be Smitey
Leadership requires us to confront sin—be it laziness, gossip, or outright sabotage—within our ranks. Evil doesn't rest, and neither can we. Strength across all areas ensures we're ready for whatever enemy lies in wait, and our preparedness often ensures those enemies never even step through the door.
Leadership Lessons Learned from a Bird
This Thanksgiving, I experienced something new: I cooked my very first turkey! I know, I know—hard to believe, right? You're thinking, Come on Tracey, you've been to war, traveled the globe, gone on TV with four dogs and a cat, walked where Jesus walked, and you've never cooked a turkey? That is correct! For as long as I can remember, my mother—our family's own Martha Stewart—held the honor. When she immigrated to heaven, that sacred duty passed to my sister, Candy.
A Thanksgiving Reflection: The True Gift of Giving
This Thanksgiving, let's reflect on how we can give—truly give—without expectation. Whether it's a kind word, an act of service, or simply our time, giving from the heart changes us. It allows us to see the needs of others and respond with love and compassion.
Experience, Application, and the Tremendous Call to Grow
During my doctoral research, I asked participants to rate their need to be developed on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest. It was discouraging to see so many leaders rank themselves at the lower end of the scale. Their reasons? “I’m a certain age and don’t need further certifications,” “I’m close to retirement,” or “I’m comfortable where I am.”
Suiting Up for Life's Battles: One Veteran’s Lessons from Service, Faith, and Lifelong Learning
In both military life and personal development, there's a call to "suit up"—to be prepared, steadfast, and resilient in the face of challenges. The...
Apply or Die: The Time to Act is Now!
I recently heard a powerful truth: If you don't put something into action within 72 hours, you likely never will. Research and countless conversations with successful people back this up. They call it the 72-hour rule—when you start within those first 72 hours, your chances of success skyrocket by 90%.
Unlock the Future of Leadership—Join Me on an Unmatched Journey, Reserved for a Select Few!
Last month, I was honored to receive the Excellence in Teaching Award from the American College of Financial Services. Today, I proudly earned the Certified Professional Business Leader (CPBL) designation with the Professional Business Coaches Alliance (PBCA). This intensive, three-module program is designed to elevate leaders like you, equipping you with the practical tools and strategic vision to drive transformative change.
Voting is Tremendous: Standing Up for Values in Every Election
Missional alignment is key to building trust in any leader. The media often tries to steer us toward strong opinions, sometimes even disdain for particular candidates. But that approach is shortsighted and, quite honestly, it’s idiotic. Let’s move beyond media-driven negativity and remember the wise words of George MacDonald: “To be trusted is a higher compliment than to be loved.” In voting, we’re not looking for a candidate we’d want to hang out with on the weekend. We’re looking for leaders we can trust based on their values—not their personalities or public personas shaped by others. Knowing a leader’s true values gives us the confidence to trust them, no matter what anyone else says.
The Watchman's Call: Reclaiming Our Voice in Business and Family
In business, being a Watchman means more than just managing day-to-day operations. It's about staying alert to potential threats to your organization's values, culture, and long-term health. Perhaps you're on a board, and you sense something amiss during a meeting. It may be a proposal that sounds financially lucrative but cuts ethical corners. Or it could be a shift in company culture that compromises integrity for expedience. Do you speak up when your spirit is pricked, and your conscience stirs? If you choose silence, you jeopardize your organization and risk the fallout of personal accountability.
