Years ago I discovered an excellent blog post by bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff. Jon made a rather surprising list of all the good things that happen to you when you compare your success to someone else’s. That’s right—good things. Just wait until you see the list!
As a leader, you are a creator of opportunity for others! It is your privilege and responsibility to “open doors for people.” What doors will you open today?
Every leader receives critique. Some leaders appreciate it, some dread it, and some resent it – but every good leader needs it. In order to truly achieve leadership excellence, you need to learn, grow, mature, develop, and improve as a leader, and one of the best tools for accomplishing this is critique.
There really is no failure unless you quit. While you can’t control what life throws at you, you can determine your response. In life’s many battles, your attitude is the most powerful weapon you wield.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! – Dan Nielsen
While life presents some large moments that can have a major impact on your life, life is more often defined by small, seemingly inconsequential moments. Be mindful of these small moments and don’t hesitate to act on your intuition!
Looking back on my life, I am filled with gratitude that the path I have chosen is one of cherishing relationships. I can sincerely and truthfully say that I’ve done my best to show love, compassion, and generosity to the many, many people in my life. I also am deeply thankful that I have many, many people in my life who I know care for me in return.
Inspirational leaders understand that confidence is just as vital for success as competence. As Andy Core writes, “Self-confidence is one of those intangible traits that encourages an employee to do their work well.” In other words, confidence in themselves and what they’re doing leads to greater competence.
