As a major part of my own continuous growth core value, I spend a lot of time studying and learning from other leaders. At Atlas, with all of the people I have seen come and go, and with speaking to other fellow leaders, one of the most prominent traits amongst the toxic ones was the “I deserve” … Read more
“Not everybody will buy into what you’re saying.. Lead Anyways!” — John Maxwell Skepticism often derives out of a fear of failure. A leader can be so concerned about failing that no ideas appear to offer a reasonable level of risk because they are scrutinized so heavily by his / her peers. None will work well enough. … Read more
“My definition of success: When your core values and self-concept are in harmony with your daily actions and behaviors.” — John Spence. Core Values unite and activate a team. They are like the glue that holds us together. They are a filter that every single decision of our lives both personally and in our organizations should … Read more
“You can have anything you want, if you want it badly enough.”– Abraham Lincoln Do you know why most people set goals for themselves for the new year only to give up on them sometimes not even 1-2 months in working to achieve it? If they even make it that long! It’s because most people are … Read more
“There is a reason the windshield is bigger than the rear view mirror. Your future matters more than your past.” — Max Lucado It’s one thing to make a decision to focus on growth in your journey, It’s another thing to let go of the past behind you so that there is no turning back on your … Read more
“Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real” — Thomas Merton When you think of the word pride, does it strike you as a positive thing or a negative thing? There are many positive types of pride. It’s good to “take pride in our work.” We like it when someone tells us, “I sure am proud of you.” … Read more
“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing” — Albert Schweitzer If you are reading this email, it’s because you are in some type of leadership role. And as you may or may not be aware by now, you are influencing those around you. You have some type of authority over a Team, … Read more