Meetings. Ever present for most in some shape or form, yet commonly ineffective and disliked by the majority. Why? Why do they default to an hour? Do we need a full hour to discuss the agenda items and make decisions? That is of course, if you get an agenda ahead of time. Do they need to take place every week? …
Greatness requires discipline
Greatness requires discipline. While your talents and innate abilities are outside your immediate control, what you can control is work, effort, energy and commitment. All of which require you to be disciplined and intentional with your time, responsibilities and priorities.
I LOVE SUCCESS
I love success, I do. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be successful, however you might define success for yourself. Failing along the way is an unavoidable part of learning, improvements and growth, but to love failing is insane. While I don’t know anyone who loves to fail, one shouldn’t be afraid of taking risks, challenging themselves and trying something …
Share business and career opportunities
Share business and career opportunities as they come your way and you are unable to capitalize on them. Also, speak the truth about those you have worked with, don’t simply “pass the buck.” Be honest and help others, in everything that you do.
Say YES to opportunities
Say yes to opportunities and don’t over-analyze everything that comes your way. Additionally, take every opportunity to surround yourself with intelligent and capable people. Do all you can to find ways to spend time with successful people, people you can and want to learn from and perhaps join them at their level one day. Finally, be very intentional about how …
Can you TRUST them? Let’s find out
One of many ways to test out who is trustworthy and who can keep confidential information to themselves.
Fear of regret is GREATER than fear of failure
Fear of regret is GREATER than fear of failure, always remember this.
How to lead people
Here are a few general areas of focus and attention for those priviledged enough to lead people: Listen Ask questions Be honest and transparent Empower them to succeed, yet allow them to fail Repeat
Why the best never “win”
Why the best never “win”
Talk less, do more
We are all guilty of empty promises, talk that wasn’t followed by action and we all know that that will get us nowhere. As they say, talk is cheap, it’s the action that matters and it is what distinguishes those who achieve and accomplish their goals and those who don’t. Additionally, please don’t wait for your environment to be perfect …