13. Money, power, and notoriety. If you have these three things working in your life, why change? For so many validation comes as we excel in one or all three of these areas. They seem to give purpose to current conditions, healthy of unhealthy. 12. Judgment and criticism. If you focus on the flaws of [...]
Great leadership should inspire copycats. The question is, “are you inspired to copy a leadership style.” Is there someone you are using as a blueprint for your future success. This someone should be one who has experienced a level of success you are chasing, someone who exemplifies what you are searching after. Once you have [...]
Bad leadership is easy to identify. But, what does great leadership look like? I ask myself this question constantly. I have compiled a list of leadership traits, some are obvious and some are abstract. The list is continually growing. I am sure it will make its way into future posts, possibly expanded. Great Leadership Is: [...]
THE ONE SKILL EVERY LEADER NEEDS MORE IS… HEARING! Some times, in an era of multitasking and constant contact, complete clear communication is rarely experienced. Are you truly hearing what people are really saying? Can you be sure that you are not just listening but actually hearing? The process is actually much easier than you [...]
New research shows that to increase happiness forgiveness must be a factor – the act of forgiving and being a forgiving person. All too often I see people who actually want to hold a grudge rather than accept the ideal of forgiveness. Most of the time it is because feelings of angst over a given [...]
A huge part of the mission of Revolution, the youth ministry I oversee and my personal life, is helping develop balanced households. One way to bring about balance is the understanding and dealing of emotions. When moments turn ugly do you have the ability to calmly balance the situation. A great resource in understanding emotional [...]
Great ideas are like mold, they spread fast and when you notice them their origins are some what of a mystery. This begs the question, Where do you get your best ideas? I love great ideas and I’m constantly trying to find ways to inspire new ones. Here’s a list of where I seem to [...]
Have you ever thought, “what am I to do about someone else’s attitude.” I don’t think there are many leadership books or courses on that topic. You can not do anything, at least not directly. performance and behavior are easily measurable and observed. Attitudes are difficult to directly address. Observing and measuring attitudes is an [...]
It is best to establish rules and discipline when a child is young. Though, the need for these patterns should be solidly enforced by the time a child reaches their teen years. Rules and boundaries should be set to protect a child, not to dictate behavior. Keep that in mind when you are setting boundaries. [...]
Most people do not have a valid confidence, healthy respect or understanding of their brilliance. I am not suggesting you become egotistical. Rather, just have a better understanding of you. Is this idea truly important enough to spend time and energy on? If you expect to be a trusted leader, coach or mentor, you should [...]
