“As long as you’re green, you’re growing. As soon as you’re ripe, you start to rot.” — Ray Kroc Maintaining a teachable spirit is not so much about competence and mental capacity as it is about attitude. It is the desire to listen, learn, and apply. It is the hunger to discover and grow. It … Read more
“When I see people who are tired before their time, yawning away during the day, lagging with their life, and complaining about their circumstances, I know without a doubt that they have no purpose.” “What if you started each day asking yourself, what are you happy and excited about? What are you proud of? Can … Read more
“Think about what you want today and you’ll SPEND your time. Think about what you want in 5 years and you’ll INVEST your time.” When most people think of risk, they think of it in terms of some financial investment they make. Investing money in a new business venture, maybe investing in stocks, mutual funds, … Read more
“Action is the foundational key to all success”. –- Pablo Picasso Success is not sometimes in the taking action phase; it’s ALWAYS in the taking action phase. The longer I lead, the more I understand this to be true. Good intentions are completely worthless if you never turn them into good actions. How many times … Read more
“It’s important that we celebrate our wins. We celebrate our lives because it causes us to want the next bite. It keeps us hungrier, not the reverse.” – Ed Mylett As leaders, our days are often filled with challenges and obstacles to overcome. It’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending stream of problems … Read more
“The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.” – Thomas Carlyle Like many aspects of personal development and growth, discovering your purpose in life sounds easy. Well, It’s not! If you are finding yourself recently feeling down, or like you’re parked in the wrong parking spot as you approach each new day, know that you are not alone. And … Read more
“Leadership is being willing to go first” – John Maxwell In the realm of leadership, there’s a timeless truth: “You can’t take people to a place you’re not willing to go yourself first.” Leading by example is not just a cliché; it’s a fundamental principle that defines exceptional leadership. When leaders demonstrate the qualities and behaviors … Read more
It’s been a bit since I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and write. But during these last few weeks of speaking, growing, reflecting with other leaders, and learning, my brain is full of things I want to talk about! So it feels good to sit and fill my journal up! As leaders, it’s crucial to … Read more
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle Consistency in our personal leadership isn’t just a habit; it’s THE cornerstone for a fulfilling life. Imagine your life as a grand symphony, where each day’s actions compose up the melody. Consistency provides the rhythm. The steady beat … Read more
“Leaders know their emotions spread through teams. Your happiness increases everyone’s happiness. Your worry is multiplied in others.” – Dan Rockwell Every action we take, and every word we speak, has the power to create ripples that reach far beyond our immediate surroundings. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of leadership. Just … Read more