“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall” — Stephen Covey Leadership and management are two completely different things – yet they are both a necessity for an organization to properly grow and strive! It’s tough to not get them confused, but leadership … Read more
“Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny.” – Gandhi In all of the time I have spent reading, learning, and being mentored by some of the best values based leaders, and investing … Read more
“Motivation is what gets you started. Commitment is what keeps you going.” — Jim Rohn One key to being a successful leader is to simply do what nobody else will do. This brings an incredible opportunity to excel through completion, and reap the rewards of your diligence to stay committed to the task at hand. … Read more
“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” — Philippians 2:3 As we prepare to celebrate Christmas this Sunday, it is only appropriate that we honor the leader of all leaders this week, Jesus. In the world we live in today, our culture is very much a … Read more
“Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” — Vince Lombardi I love to talk about personal growth. It’s one of my God gifted duties to see that everybody around me pushes to be the best version of themselves. It’s because I know that before you can lead and help … Read more
“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
“The devil doesn’t have to steal anything from you, all he has to do is make you take it for granted” – Max Lucado Because our minds are so used to running around uncontrollably, we don’t realize that our focus isn’t where we are. It is almost always somewhere else! But hidden blessings are available … 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