Posts Tagged ‘priorities’
Influence Insights from the Life of Jackie Robinson
“A life is not [significant] except in the impact it has on other lives.”~ Jackie Robinson The recent film, 42, tells the story of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. The talent, bravery, and poise he displayed helped to bring about the desegregation of professional sports in the United States.…
Read MoreMonitoring Motivation
“What’s my motivation?” That’s the question crossing our minds when the alarm goes off at 6:00 in the morning. That’s the question we pose to ourselves at the office when the clock rolls past 5:00 pm and there is still work needing to be done. At some point, all leaders must consciously face the “motive…
Read MoreTaking the Step Toward Intentional Growth: Insider Views on The Maxwell Plan
Growth doesn’t just happen. Growth is intentional. Each of us has the opportunity to choose growth or to be complacent with where we stand. “You cannot change your life until you change something you do every day. By learning the laws and then living them, you will be on your way to reaching your potential.…
Read MoreWhat Drives Growth?
One of my top five values is Growth! I work for John Maxwell, so how could I not love growth? It demonstrates progress, it seems synonymous with life (especially living life to the fullest), and it is often wrapped in passion (another one of my values). I am privileged to work with a team that…
Read MoreThe Law of Awareness: 4 Questions to Help You Know Yourself
“If you want to change and grow, then you must know yourself and accept who you are before you can start building.” 1 The Law of Awareness says you must know yourself to grow yourself. What that means is that in order to achieve growth, leaders must hone in on who they are and what…
Read MoreJohn C. Maxwell On Resourcefulness
Going Beyond Talent: Eliminating 5 Enemies of Perseverance
“Perseverance begins with the right attitude – an attitude of tenacity. But the desire to persevere alone isn’t enough to keep most people going when they are tired or discouraged. Perseverance is a trait that can be cultivated. And the initial step to developing it is to eliminate its five greatest enemies.” 1 Perseverance requires…
Read MoreGoing Beyond Talent: How Initiative Activates Your Talent Based On The Success of Apple, Inc.
This week we began a series on our blog highlighting how going beyond talent can propel leaders forward. We started by explaining “How Belief Lifts Talent” through the lens of Tim Tebow. Today, we’re focusing on how “Initiative Activates Your Talent” based on the innovation and contribution of Apple, Inc. In 1980, Apple Co-Founder Steve…
Read MoreHow to Get More Done in Less Time: Purpose, Priorities, and Practices
In flying to visit family for the holidays, airline passengers across the globe stuff their suitcases full of clothes and gifts to avoid paying extra baggage fees. Some travelers are experts at using every square inch of space inside of their luggage; they meticulously roll up each shirt and pair of pants prior to packing…
Read MoreHow to Get More Done in Less Time: Perspective
As evidenced by the popularity of the following films, moviegoers are fascinated by the possibility of escaping the steady passage of time. In Groundhog’s Day, Phil Connors (Bill Murray) gets stuck in a time loop, experiencing the same day over and over again. In Back to the Future, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) must alter…
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