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Man In The Mirror

Posted by on October 8, 2014

I finally realized after many years of making excuses that the hardest person in my life to deal with was myself. If you can discipline yourself to keep yourself at the top of your priority list then you will solve most of the other problems in your life. I was reviewing my Life Plan today and had a good look in the mirror. This post by John Maxwell was very helpful:

“In leadership, the first person we must examine is ourselves. That’s the Mirror Principle. If our self-perception is distorted, then our attempts to influence others will be misguided or even manipulative. The first person I must know is myself; this brings self-awareness.”

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The One Thing You Need To Know To Be Happy

Posted by on September 26, 2014

The success ladder is high and when you get to the top their can be an empty feeling if it’s leaning on the wrong building. The journey from success to significance is an absolute necessary right of passage if you really want to make a difference in the world. It is very scary at times but so worth it as Michael Hyatt points out in this post:

“There aren’t many phrases in English more recognizable than “the pursuit of happiness.” But what could happen if we turned it around?

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6 Ways To Make A Real Difference

Posted by on September 22, 2014

I learned very early in my corporate career that there had to be more to life than showing up for work, getting paid and going home. I had my family life and that was meaningful. I had my faith life and that was very rewarding. The big problem was all these parts were all segmented and not integrated. What was the overarching purpose of it all and how did it all work together? Cary Nieuwhof has another excellent post:

“So you want to make a difference—a bigger impact with your life. I echo that. Most leaders want that. I do.”

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7 Signs You're Insecure Leader

Posted by on June 30, 2014

After about the fourth job change and the same issues kept following me around I finally realized the real problem was me and not them. My character or the lack thereof had to be dealt with and my insecurities were killing me. Carey Nieuwhof has another excellent post:

“When you get to know leaders fairly well on a personal level, you realize that a surprising number admit to being insecure.

In fact, insecurity has been a battle for me over the years. I don’t know whether you ever completely overcome it, but understanding how it works and what to do about it can really help.”

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Wisdom In Leadership

Posted by on April 11, 2014

I love the next and coolest new leadership idea. I find myself looking at how I can improve myself for the future. Many times the answer to that challenge lies in the lessons learned in the past. This perspective that allows us to learn from our mistakes and yet still have the passion for the future is called wisdom. Ron Edmondson had a great experience with someone who has a lot to say:

“And, as a result, he has tremendous influence and a very comfortable lifestyle. He’s a straight, candid talker. In spite of his success, he was exceptionally approachable and genuinely seemed to be a kind-hearted man.”

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How To Create Moral Margin In Your Life

Posted by on April 4, 2014

One of the greatest books I have ever read is Margin by Richard Swenson. I knew my life was over scheduled and needed dramatic help but I could not understand the underlying causes. I now know that if you lack margin in any important area of your life you will eventually crash, its just a matter of time. Mark Merrill has a very helpful post:

“Normally, when leaders talk about margin, they are referring to the gap between a loaded and overloaded schedule, between being busy and overly busy. To create that margin, it’s often suggested that we have “white space” on our calendar, times when we don’t schedule things so that we can accommodate contingencies and unanticipated situations.”

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3 Forces That Shape Character

Posted by on March 21, 2014

According to Jim Collins character is the number one priority in anyone becoming a successful leader. Its trumps competency hands down and it is something you must work on for continued growth and effectiveness. Michael Hyatt as usual has some timely tips:

“Charisma may be useful in attracting a following, but it is largely useless when it comes to achieving a long-term, positive impact on the people and organizations we lead. For this, we need character.”

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How Do You Know When You Are Successful

Posted by on March 19, 2014

How tragic it would be for anyone at the end of their life to realize they had done many things well but they were the wrong things that did not matter. If you don’t have the courage to take the time to define what success really means for you then someone else will gladly do it for you. John Maxwell has some great thoughts on helping you answer this critical question:

“When will you be successful? If you’re like most people, what comes to mind is someday—somewhere off in the future, when you’ll suddenly wake up and think, “I made it! I’m a success!” That’s how most unsuccessful people see success: as something to strive for and hope to reach “someday.”

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Becoming A Family With Purpose

Posted by on February 12, 2014

It always bothers me when I see extremely competent leaders at work and then they somehow morph into totally undisciplined leaders at home. We can plan multi-million dollar projects but somehow we can’t find a way or the time for a weekly date night. This is clearly not a matter of competency but priorities. This post by Angie Knutson should help:

“Some family goals are the same every year, such as taking one family vacation just the six of us, but many are different from year to year. We create our lists of goals as a family, and the list includes ideas from both kids and parents. The kiddos often have some of the best input!”

Here are five family goals you can set anytime of the year to become a family of purpose and change your family for the better:

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When To Say No To Good Things

Posted by on January 27, 2014

Most people reach a point in their life when then have the discipline and core values to walk away from bad habits that they know will hurt them or their family. However, I find the majority of people have an extremely difficult time walking away from the good so they can prioritize the best. Until you clearly know what the Yes’s are in your life you will not be able to see the No’s . Mark Merrill has some excellent insights in this post:

“Every couple handles commitment differently. First, there is the couple that is prone to overcommitting. Both are constantly in a mindset of, “We are the only two people in the world who can do this. We don’t have a choice!”

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