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How 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 MoreIn all aspects of life an environment of peace and joy will produce growth and learning. Working with someone in peace and good conversation makes a job seem effortless. For many people, payday is a day of thankfulness. In the workplace, if you can find purpose and usefulness in your efforts, it is far better than just trying to make it through the shift.
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 MoreHave you ever over analyzed your goal to the point of just being in a form of paralysis? It felt like a denial of the dream that I had for my life or possibly a form of punishment for my previous choices. My life was stagnant with researching and wishing over and over again that my life could be different.
Read MoreDo you have any regrets? Are you actually enjoying life? Where do you see yourself in one year? Five years? Ten Years?
Just remember, life stops for no one. Whether we enjoy life or not, it will still go on without us.
Life is a great teacher. Life’s lessons usually come when you least expect it and in an unconventional ways.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you were helping everyone, but yourself? Do you know what it feels like to live on fumes?
It’s quite easy to focus on everything around you to the point that you neglect yourself. When we neglect ourselves, we will find ourselves living on fumes.
Read Moret is a wonderful time to bond with your child or children no matter what age they may be. Even older children need respect and encouragement from their parents. When was the last time you gave your child or children eye contact and told them how proud you are of them?
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 MoreWhat’s keeping you in the box? What goals would you like to achieve?
Some situations that may seem impossible to figure out, but all it just takes is a little creativity and imagination.
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 MoreAlthough, we don’t always get along or play fair in the sandbox, we are still family. God picked you out for your family, so let’s appreciate the gift God has given, knowing He is in control of all things including your placement into your family. We don’t reward poor behavior in the family, but a lack of love should never be an issue. Please know that love takes invested time.
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 MoreTake the time to celebrate having the ability to see another spring and start your own new beginning with a fresh start to press toward the mark of Jesus Christ.
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 MoreThe gift of compassion is important in any business dealings, but being a great leader first starts with giving and receiving the gift of compassion at home.
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.
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