Cherie Lowe is the Queen of Free. While Cherie and her husband Brian were paying off over $127k of debt over a four-year period, she began to blog about her experiences. Today, she continues her blog, Queen of Free, where she shares about how to get things for free, how to develop strategies for every day saving, and inspiration for those pursuing a debt-free life. She has written two book: First, Slaying the Debt Dragon, which focuses on their journey out of debt. Her second book, written with her husband, is called, “Your Money Your Marriage: The Secrets to Smart Finance, Spicy Romance, and their Intimate Connection.” Cherie has appeared on the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, NBC News, MarketWatch, and more.
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
– If you don’t get the money thing right, it holds you back from what you were made to do.
– Give people courage by bringing the “darkness” of your life into the light.
– Learn from negative feedback, but value it more when it’s from people who value you.
– Hone skills that you are learning at the moment. You will likely be able to use them in the future, even if they don’t seem relevant in the moment.
– Celebrate small wins along the way
– Have someone out in front of you to follower/admire.
– Have someone behind you to encourage in their journey.
QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION
– What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? To have more, desire less
– Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Kind, brings about positive change, and passionate.
– What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? How can I bring life to this situation?
– What book would you recommend to leaders? A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L’Engle (and fiction in general).
– If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Pay attention to finances – it will help you manage your life and people better!
– As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” “Why not?” – live life while you can!
Website:
http://www.queenoffree.net/
Find Cherie Lowe on social media:
Twitter: @thequeenoffree
Instagram: @thequeenoffree
Facebook: @thequeenoffree
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