Without persistence, starting over is but a blip on the radar of those who choose to live a mediocre life.
"Are you willing to do what Bruce Lee did to become who Bruce Lee was?"
When we realize that WE have the power to choose whether to be a victim or a victor, our outlook changes.
The right posture puts you in a position for continued growth and improvement. It requires an intentional act.
Opportunities are always before us, but they only appear to the observant. What "could be" requires we question ourselves. It is an area where leaders often fail but is critical to their success. Read, apply, and share to inspire others.
A divided electorate, a "cancel culture", and open hostility on social media is evidence of a lack of civility in our interactions with people we don't necessarily agree with. In this week's leadership blog, a reminder that It is okay to agree to disagree. It is not okay to be disagreeable. People are valuable...and need to be valued. We can't have a healthy, open, and prosperous society without this.
Destination-disease is the death of a leader. Today, I pause to remember the life and legacy of actor, Sean Connery, and the 7 Life Lessons he taught me. Connery understood destination-disease is the death of a leader. Personal growth is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy, read, and share on your own social media.
Little things, if overlooked or ignored, can become bigger things that cause real problems. In this week's Be a Black Belt Leader blog, the impact of the "little things" we allow into our lives or the organizations we lead, and their negative impact on productivity, profitability, and morale are highlighted. The questions posed at the end of this blog challenge you to think into this issue, and take corrective action. Read, share your comments, and please feel free to share this so others can grow as well.
One of my favorite quotes from the legendary Wayne Dyer says, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." The problem is we can't see what we can't see until someone teaches us to see things in a different way. How do we do that? This week's leadership blog tackles this question. Enjoy (and share) the read - and leave a comment below with your thoughts.
Do you know this difference between impressing and influencing? In this week's Black Belt Leadership blog, I point out the unique distinctions and why influencing should trump impressing if you want to be an effective leader. Read, apply, improve, and share this with others.