Years ago, when I came across the captivating Holstee Manifesto, I was confused as to why a company would call something so positive and inspiring by such a dark name. I thought manifestos belonged to terrorist organizations, kooks, and communists. Who else has written a manifesto? Actually, I have. And you should too. Not because we’re …
The Winning Edge: Lead from Within Leadership is a high calling because of this; the fruit of wise leadership can only grow from a wise heart. Even a small child knows the law of nature – like produces like. You plant squash, you reap squash. Plant bean seeds – you’ll eat beans. So it goes …
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If you’ve ever been knocked off your feet by a pounding wave and churned in the turbulence, you know what it feels like to be overwhelmed. It’s happened to me many times – both literally and figuratively – and both form indelible memories. One vivid recollection comes from an adventure on the shores of Hawaii …
When you meet Tiffani Hinds, you notice her sparkling eyes and high energy packed tightly in a small frame. Her work-mates certainly see her organization, diligence and attention to detail. Her family sees her lavish love, sense of order and tireless work ethic. The community sees her generous spirit and quick mind. Her church sees …
Effective Leaders Never Quit Effective Leaders Put Others First Effective Leaders Engage in Courageous Communication Effective Leaders Have a Positive Attitude Effective Leaders Have a Thankful Spirit Effective Leaders Live Life with Passion Effective Leaders Stay Cool Under Pressure Effective Leaders Love to Be Part of a Team Effective Leaders Can Laugh at Themselves Effective …
What characteristics do heroes and role models have? Your answers reveal a lot about your core values. Clearly, leadership has a universal quality; it can be observed from the sandbox to the boardroom. It is not a title or a position. It is more accurately depicted as an action rather than a characteristic – a …
Vision: Six Quotes to Inspire Clarity Significant accomplishment has its roots in significant vision. “Our hearts need a strategy (vision or dream) and a believable reason why that dream is important.” – John Garfield “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he …
I have a known addiction to optimism. I collected folders and more folders of quotes back when folders were made of cardboard and were kept on hanging files in a drawer. With the advancement of social media, I spend entirely too much time developing quote images because I love it. They inspire and motivate me, so …
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There’s always someone who seems to do it better than you. We are all surrounded by those who are more articulate, more dynamic, better looking, wealthier, skinnier, healthier, wiser. You know… more of everything we think we want and need. We can become hypnotized by the world’s power and the promise that someone else can make …
Hope is the light in our lives that powers each day, illuminates the faces of those we love, and gives us vision for our future. It is an essential element of life, yet it can’t be quantified or measured. Leaders are dealers in hope or they are not true leaders at all. Hope is as essential to …