If you don’t change the direction you are going, then you’re likely to end up where you’re heading. ~John Maxwell
Direction
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Category: Leadership
Ask
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“The fool wonders, the wise person asks.” ~Disraeli
Action and Inspiration
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We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action…
Problems
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“Positive thinking is how you think about a problem. Enthusiasm is how you feel about a problem. The two together determine what you do about a problem.” ~Norman Vincent Peale Most people who’ve accomplished any type of success in life understand problems are a part of the success formula. The most successful people I know…
Conflict is Good
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Years ago I remember coming up with the idea of meeting with all of my employees once a month. Although I was a little green when it came to leading an organization, I knew I needed to do everything I could to engage the team with our company vision. Another reason for the meetings was…
Catching Excellence
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Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. ~Vince Lombardi During a recent morning devotion I read these words from King Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes: If you wait for perfect conditions you will never get anything done. (11:4) The desire for perfection is a double edge sword. I…
Growing Daily
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“The law of process says–leaders develop daily, not in a day.” ~John Maxwell If you are aspiring to become a better leader of your life, take a look at what you are doing in order to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, professionally, relationally, and financially a day at a time. I refer to these six areas…
Sails
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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. ~John Maxwell There is no bigger responsibility God gives us than the responsibility of leading our own lives. Do you take responsibility for adjusting the sails of your life or do you expect someone else to do it…
Faith Form
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“A belief in God helps provide a foundation to arbitrate our decisions. Without this foundation, we are condemned to live essentially formless lives.” ~Armstrong Williams Without this foundation (of faith) we are condemned to live essentially formless lives…Wow! When I’m living a life of faith, my perspective turns the spotlight off of me and onto…
Life Lens
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“As soon as we start seeing life through the needs of others, we become happier and more fulfilled. Thinking about yourself is a lonely place to be.” ~Michael P. Watson Thinking solely about yourself is a lonely place to be…I write from experience. Self-centeredness is self explanatory…all decisions and actions derive from the radio station…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.