It doesn't matter how long we've worked in any industry; there is always room to improve and we must be humble enough to recognize it and dedicate time to educate ourselves constantly. That is one of Dr. Kizzy Parks' secrets to success; she is aware that she does not know it all, and she let herself go following her curious nature.   Dr. Kizzy Parks is the CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, and Adult Fluent. She specializes in helping service-based small business owners learn how to win profitable government contracts, and she is the host of the Adult Fluent Podcast. Kizzy holds a B.S. in Psychology from Alfred University, a Master of Science, and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology.   Since she was little, Kizzy knew she would be an entrepreneur; her adoptive parents instilled in her the idea that everything is possible. Kizzy's household was the mecca of positive reinforcement, and so she became what she wanted.   In this episode, Kizzy shared her infectious optimism and experience. We had a fantastic conversation about her expertise and her teaching methods, like her CTC technique to win profitable government contracts. We also spoke about her background, her first experiences as an entrepreneur, and why she decided to dedicate her efforts to teach others and help them grow. Kizzy talked about what is, in her opinion, a straight path to becoming the best version of ourselves, and then she explained how she maximizes her teams' performance.   Tune in to Episode 289 of Becoming Your Best, to enjoy Kizzy's expertise in winning government contracts and lead successful teams.   Some Questions I Ask:  Our listeners would love to hear about your background. And how did you know this is what you wanted to do? (2:59) Something that's been in your heart and mind is becoming the best at what you do. So what does becoming your best mean to you? (8:56) How do you maximize the performance of your team? (15:50) What do you look for in a leader? (19:19) If someone would ask you for advice on how to be successful in business or be successful in life, what would you recommend to them? (25:37)  In This Episode, You Will Learn:  How Kizzy discovered her passion for helping others to clinch government contracts (4:12) The difference between teaching what others should do, and teaching from first-hand experiences (7:19) The perks of staying humble and always willing to learn (10:13) How Kizzy maximizes her teams' performances (15:44) The importance of taking time to experience; there is no rush nor the right moment to do something (27:13)  Resources:  K. Parks Consulting (KPC) website AdultFluent Podcast Sam.gov website  Connect with Kizzy: LinkedIn  Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com  Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.