“The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the people” — John C. Maxwell In any industry, the relationship between owners and employees is crucial for building a culture where employees want to stay rooted in the company for good.. There’s immense value in understanding the perspective of each other. The … Read more
Every year, millions of people make a vow to change their lives for the better in a tradition that only 20% comes to fruition – Welcome to the good ole cliche, “The New Year’s resolution”. This is the part of the year where gyms all across the world will see 3-4x more attendees than in … Read more
“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.” ― Anne Sweeney What does it mean to be successful? What does it look like? Many of us have a wrong picture of success. Frankly, the majority of people misunderstand it. Some people are even … Read more
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you” – John Wooden In the pursuit of growth, success, and significance, the journey is often marked by challenges, setbacks, and the need for relentless determination. Those who have truly succeeded share a common thread. They possess the resilience … Read more
“Change follows the focus of your attention.” — John Maxwell Before we dive into this teaching, I want you to ponder on that quote just for a moment. It’s a powerful statement and I think about it a lot. I guess you could say I focus on what I’m focusing on! It’s easy to keep our focus on the negatives. As … Read more
“It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” — Senator John Kerry As we remember the events that took place September 11, 2001, let’s honor the heroic actions of the firefighters who displayed exemplary leadership in the face of an unimaginable adversity. Their bravery, selflessness, … Read more
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm” — Winston Churchill How would you define the word “failure”? For some people, failure is a mistake of any kind. For others, failure is missing a goal they made for themselves. For others, failure is a constant state of being, a way of thinking about … Read more
“Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every January, the United States … Read more
There’s something powerful about standing at the beginning of a new year; like a painter with a fresh canvas, or in the landscape world, a brand new yard just waiting for the landscape to take shape! For me, a chance to start something fresh is powerful! But consider this: In my earlier days of landscapes, the … Read more
“The devil doesn’t have to steal anything from you, all he has to do is make you take it for granted” – Max Lucado When we’re in a negative place and mindset, it is not at all possible to be grateful. In order to be at our best as leaders, living and leading in gratitude … Read more