“Grace” Period

“The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.” – Aristotle Grace is often a word we might throw around here and there, but we may struggle to define it. We celebrate it, but I also think we misunderstand it – especially when it comes to giving grace … Read more

Humility

“Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be thankful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” — Coach John Wooden John Wooden cut deep on that one. When people talk about leadership, they don’t use the word “humility” very often. More likely, they describe what they think a leader is as strong or focused or ambitious. They would … Read more

Recognize and Appreciate (day 2)

“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” — John Maxwell From a very early age, we start life off craving recognition from parents, our school teachers, and our friends. Our desire for positive affirmation, particularly during developmental periods, is so strong that we can even perceive a simple neutral reaction as a negative … Read more

Recognize and Appreciate

Zig Ziglar said it best: “You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.” This week, we will be holding our end of season Team appreciation event and awards banquet. It is THE event to close out the year where the best of the best are recognized … Read more

Gratitude (closing)

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” — Eckhart Tolle Leadership is the most important quality for ANY business, group, or Team. Leaders make critical decisions, inspire teamwork, and they completely are responsible for the trajectory of all. Leaders come in many forms and styles, and have a realm of different techniques and approaches. … Read more

Gratitude (continued)

“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many. Not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” — Charles Dickens 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 is … Read more

Gratitude

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault The surest index of your spiritual and emotional well-being is the degree of gratitude in your life. As we prepare for Thanksgiving next week, I thought what a better way than to keep our focus … Read more