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We are usually our own worst critics. No matter how well we perform, it is easy to find the negative in our performance. How we feel and think can be the start of a negative self-image. Are you creating a negative self-image of yourself
Read MoreThere are some people who run from the word leadership. The word can be a little daunting because it is indicative of your capacity for responsibility. Believe it or not, we are all leaders. The question is how are you branding your leadership?
Read MoreAre you starving your dreams? Are you suppressing your gift and abilities? Are you waiting for a special time to capitalize on your talents?
Many people’s gifts and dreams have died from procrastination or just plain ignoring them. Your success is attainable if you would just Go Live!
Read MoreAre you taking advantage of every opportunity to be successful? You have an opportunity to live your best life everyday you open your eyes.
A new day is just that…NEW!
A new day means new opportunities. New perspective. New goals. New actions. New dreams.
Read MoreDo you believe you are a leader? Are you making a conscious effort to lead? If so, whom are you leading?
The beautiful thing about life is having the power to choose. We are in control over whether we win or lose. We choose whether we are going to fail or be successful. It’s all about the choices we make.
Read MoreHow are you keeping your leadership fresh? It is a question every leader should ask his or her self.
It is easy to do what is comfortable, but what is comfortable will sometimes lead to stale leadership. You want your leadership to be fresh.
What does fresh leadership look like?
Read MoreYour leadership ability is at its peak when you take time to develop a plan. There are some things you can fly by the seat of your pants with, but for the most part you always want to have a plan of action.
Read MoreHow many times have we seen people go on record with careless words through social mediums such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.?
I have spoken and written many times about the power of words. My mother would always say when I was younger, “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say it at all.”
There isn’t ever a time when a leader is justified in using careless words.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, we are all leaders. Someone is always watching you. You may be leading a child, friend, co-worker, or simply a person taking notice of your life passing by you. They may not come out and say they are following you, but if you pay close attention you will observe these people hanging on to every word you speak and you will discover these people watching your every step.
First, you must be aware that you are a leader. After this awareness, you have to live in a way that encourages and builds those who are following you. This is why happy leaders are usually the most successful leaders.
What makes you happy?
Read MoreWhat do you think about the predicament of our world? Are you helping to positively change the world? Or are you on the sidelines critiquing those who trying to make a difference?
I just would like to share a few words today about being a person who makes a difference.
There are people complaining and murmuring about our world issues. Others are dissatisfied with their own lives.
At the end of the day, we have to keep in mind that what we do daily will make a difference. We are all responsible for changing our world in a positive way. How are you positively changing the world?
Read MoreHow intuitive are you as a leader? When was the last time you had to use your intuition?
I will never downplay making a decision based off of sound rationale or proven facts. However, there are some times in life when you will have to depend on intuition.
Read MoreDo you want “more” out of life? Do you feel stuck? How successful do you feel? If you don’t feel successful, how are you defining success?
Read MoreDo you feel you work hard? How is your work ethic? Do you have a hard time finishing what you started? Or do you have a hard time starting?
With a strong work ethic, you will notice prosperity in every portion of your life and leadership.
Read MoreHow precious is your freedom? Do you value your freedom to vote, speak freely, and worship unabated?
Freedom is a precious commodity. Many people have sacrificed their lives for the freedom we have in the United States of America.
Read MoreWhat’s stopping your success? Better yet, how would you define success?
If you asked a million people to define success, each person would have a slight variation of what defines success.
Read MoreAre you currently getting enough hours of sleep? How much sleep do you need to be effective? Are any areas of your life suffering because you aren’t getting enough sleep?
See why getting more sleep will help you become a better leader.
Read MoreHow effective is your leadership? Are you taking every opportunity to make the most of your leadership?
Read MoreWhether you are making a personal or professional decision, you need to have a process with your decision-making. Of course, some decisions are easier to make than others, but you will still need a process that will help you with the success of achieving your life goals.
Let’s look at some influences that help leaders make good decisions.
Read MoreLeaders of all kinds are always looking for balance. I believe balance is important, but more than balance a leader needs great prioritization skills. I have seen many good leaders trying to balance so many different things in your life, but if you are not focusing on the right things your leadership will suffer greatly.
Read MoreDo you feel you are a leader? If so, whom are you leading?
I believe we are all leaders, but the real question is are we leading effectively? The success of our leadership is dependent on if we choose to accept the role of being a leader. When we volitionally choose to accept the role of being a leader, we then will lead with more awareness and intentionality.
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