Evolve members,
I’m going to start posting weekly updates on things I want to make sure you hear as we navigate interesting times.
Some encouragement, one thing coming next week exclusive to Evolve members and 5 ConnectWise resources you should know about.
These are stressful times. Arlin reminded me again today that the times that leadership is needed the most is when the leaders are tired and weary from the fight. We have a fight ahead of us. I want to encourage and remind you of three simple things that can make a huge difference.
1. Lead yourself well. Be deliberate with the little things. Eat well. Get some kind of exercise. Find some quiet time each day to clear your head and get your priorities in order. Get sleep. You won’t do anyone any good if you are not healthy enough to persevere.
2. Take care of your family. Especially now that the dynamics of working from home and around kids and being homebound raise the anxiety and stress levels I want to make sure that you invest well into those that are the most important to you. It’s easy to put them down the list of priorities. Don’t.
3. Stay connected to your peers. Now more than ever it’s important that you have access to your group of trusted counselors that can encourage, challenge, and support you as you lead. And for you to do likewise. Pick up the phone and check in on someone.
Now more than ever it’s important to be a go-giver as we lead.
One thing exclusive to Evolve members…
SLI had created content specific to our current situation for their Evole March Newsletter. We are supplementing that newsletter with a three part webinar series that Arlin will be cohosting along with SLI starting next Friday, April 3rd from 11:30-12:30 US Central time. Mark your calendars. We will be recording the content as well for those of you that can’t make it and for our international members. Two follow up dates are being finalized in the next few days and we’ll get the specifics to you around topics, dates and times.
And…
5 ConnectWise resources I want to make sure you’re aware of:
1. You should be receiving regular emails from our CEO Jason Magee. If those are not hitting your radar or you want more information around anything COVID-19 related we have put together a web page that centralizes a lot of what you need to know. Centralized position and messaging (including Jason’s emails) along with Security, Compliance, Privacy and Business Continuity statements and updates can be found here - https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust
2. Information on the status of various ConnectWise events can be found here - https://www.connectwise.com/theitnation/about/event-updates
3. Information on the status of product health can be found here - https://university.connectwise.com/University/SystemStatus/SystemStatus.aspx (you may have to log into the university first and then click the link)
4. Our Partner Success team is there to help you get the most of your ConnectWise products and relationship. If you questions your one stop shop for help is our Partner Success team that can be reached at – partnersuccess@connectwise.com Think of them as your pit crew of specialized ConnectWise resources available to help you get the most of our products and your relationship with ConnectWise.
5. ConnectWise is also spearheading a fundraiser for Small Business IT Providers. Information on the fundraising efforts can be found here - https://www.connectwise.com/philanthropy/hand-wash-karaoke and there will be information to come on disbursement of the funds.
Thank you for being a part of Evolve – Lead Strong,
Brad