Great leaders are tested and tried in many ways. They persevere through trials and develop the ability to weather tough storms. Calvin Coolidge, 30th US President, summed it up nicely: Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; [...]
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“The biggest mistake most of us make in the first half [of our lives] is not taking enough time for the things that are really important.” In his book HALFTIME: Moving from Success to Significance, author Bob Buford explores three stages of life: The first half: On average, the first 40 years of your life. [...]
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I picked up the book The Sticking Point Solution: 9 Ways to Move Your Business From Stagnation to Stunning Growth In Tough Economic Times by Jay Abraham to give me something to read on a flight today. Given the book’s title I wasn’t sure what to expect (‘sticking point’ and ‘stagnation’ are not words I [...]
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Here’s a great quote on the importance of taking initiative: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky, Canadian hockey player known as “The Great One.” Take inventory of the opportunities you have, decide which ones make sense, and take the shot. Be habitual about taking initiative.
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If you want to succeed, create value for other people. This principle has been taught by many leadership gurus and success coaches for decades. My friend Dr. Paul discusses the concept of creating value for others in a recent podcast episode. If you get really clear about what you love and what you do well, [...]
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Does your list of great leaders include your mother? We’re all here because of our mothers and we all (hopefully) love our mothers. We know what they did to help us get to where we are today. What we too often forget is that mothers truly are leaders. This lesson is summed up nicely in [...]
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