“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another” – Napoleon Hill The more I see examples of leadership and influence not just in my organization being put forth, but also in places I visit, the more I’m reminded of … Read more
“The greatest enemy of tomorrow’s success is yesterday’s success.” – Pastor Rick Warren Change is challenging. No one really likes to change, not even us as leaders. Unless the change of course is our own great idea! John Maxwell says it like this, “Most people are more comfortable with old problems than new solutions, because … Read more
“When they gave the donkey flowers to smell, he ate them” — Armenian Proverb Do you know someone who is content with getting through the day to day not wanting to be any better than the day before, not taking any ownership for their actions, or constantly making mistakes as they blame others? In some … Read more
“Take the high road; it’s far less crowded” — Warren Buffet People who choose to seek more out of life don’t do so because it’s the only available option. They don’t do it by accident either. By choosing to take the more narrow, higher road, they drain animosity and bitterness out of relationships, serving to … Read more
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few” — Shunryu Suzuki Is anybody really comfortable being known as a beginner? I don’t think so. I’ve observed that most leaders that I work with(at least the ones that are hungry for growth) have a natural desire to become and be … Read more
“A-a-aye, I’m on vacation, Every single day ’cause I love my occupation… A-a-aye, I’m on vacation – If you don’t like your life, then you should go and change it!” — Jared Watson, Dirty Heads song writer. Ever since I was introduced to that song from a friend of mine a few months ago, I … Read more
“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
“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” — William Arthur Ward A young man wished to marry the farmer’s beautiful daughter. He went to the farmer to ask his permission.The farmer looked him over and said, “Son, go stand out in that field. I’m going to release three bulls, one at … Read more
A salesman from the eastern United States Arrived at a frontier town somewhere in the Old West. As he was talking with the owner of the general store, a rancher came in to shop. The owner excused himself to take care of the customer. The rancher gave the storekeeper a list of things he needed … Read more
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” — George Bernard Shaw Communication has been a large topic of conversation in our business over the years. And the more we grow in our capacity year after year, the more we realize the problems that go on when communication lacks! I … Read more