Bounce or Splatter?
From “Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn” by John Maxwell John shares that there are two kinds of people as it relates to setbacks; Splatters who hit bottom, fall apart and stay on bottom: and Bouncers who hit rock bottom,…
Changing Someone’s Life
Ever think that your journey and your story could be used to change someone’s life? I realize most of the time as we go through struggles, sometime significant, we usually end up focusing on our situation, our challenges and our…
The Journey
“Often the search for the answer is just as valuable as the answer itself”. Great line from Great Leaders Grow by Blanchard and Miller. I recently had a conversation with a young man who was thinking about starting a new…
Significance
“We need to get rid of the notion that prominence is the definition of significance- prominence happens to a few people, significance is intended for every person.” Jack Hayford If you are like me you might find yourself looking around…
Actions vs. Intentions
We judge ourselves by our intentions but we judge others by their actions. Great line from a sermon a few months back. It really hit home. We judge those around us like our spouse or coworker based on their actions…
Discipline: A Principle of Greatness
“Disciplined people who engage in disciplined thought and who take disciplined action – that we find in truly great companies. A culture of discipline is not a principle of business; it is a principle of greatness.” Jim Collins, “Good to…
Comparison
Comparison It’s not about being like anyone else or like any other organization. Comparison changes your focus, and your focus determines your direction. Heard a great sermon yesterday on Comparison. (mwchurch.com) I know for me it can be a real challenge to not look…
Bad People or Bad Systems?
So often the problem is on the system, not on the people. If you put good people in bad systems, you get bad results. You have to water the flowers you want to grow Stephen covey I have heard it…
Clear Accountability
From EOS, Entrepreneurial Operating System The overall safety record in commercial aviation remains strong, despite occasional high-profile incidents. In fact, the chances of fatality in an aviation accident are 1 in 9,821, while in an automobile they’re 1 in 114! There…
Too Many Seats
From EOS, Entrepreneur Operating System If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you started your business with a great idea and did everything yourself. You generated sales, delivered your products or services, handled the finances, managed customer service and emptied the wastebaskets….
Change Your World
I had a chance to attend John Maxwell’s Change Your World book tour and it was amazing! John shared the 5 questions we should ask as leaders when we are dealing with a crisis. What do I feel? What do…