Your thoughts have more influence on your life than you might think. Yes, without action your thoughts may not be worth much, but in reality, it doesn’t take much for your thoughts to become action.
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Leaders can spread themselves out trying to pursue many things and most likely end up being merely mediocre at most of them. Instead, they should focus on a few key things that they already do well, and strive to excel in those areas!
...No matter who you are, where you live, and what you do for work, you will encounter frustrating situations and unfair circumstances. But instead of complaining, pointing fingers, and waiting for something to be done, choose instead to do something.
...Take time to notice the incredible, diverse, talented, beautiful people around you. Reach out to others, deviate from your own agenda for a minute. You never know the impact that one moment might have on someone else.
...Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio once said, “A person always doing his or her best becomes a natural leader, just by example.” Are you doing your best, and leading others to do likewise?
...Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from Dan Nielsen and team!
...Whether you’re the recipient, giver, or even just the witness of a good deed, it never fails to brighten your mood and your day. I challenge you to go about your day today with “be good to people” in mind. See how many smiles you can bring. I promise, it will make a big difference in your day, and in theirs!
...No matter your circumstances, you can choose to see the glass as “half full,” not “half empty.” I challenge you: create and sustain the habit of intentionally bringing more joy into your daily life!
...You get to choose the attitude and outlook you “catch” and pass on to others. You get to choose your contagion. So make your choice—today, tomorrow, and every day—to be what you want to see more of in the world.
...Your time is a precious and limited resource; so to be most effective—both personally and professionally—you should focus on these two lists.
...Enjoy the stuff you already have. Utilize your stuff to create more joy. Bless others with the stuff you don’t need. Appreciate simplicity…. “Don’t make space for more stuff. Make space for more life.” – Courtney Carver
...Yes, there are many great leaders who, by the world’s standards, have been very successful. But I don’t think success in and of itself is what makes a leader (or anyone) great.Â
...Inspirational leaders must paint a vivid picture of the future in order to inspire those they lead to follow them toward that vision.
...When you notice someone’s light is growing dim, don’t just stand by and watch what happens. Help them change their batteries!
...We leaders have a choice. We can hunker down, do damage control, and hope for the best in times of trouble… or we can choose to “dance in the rain.”
...“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” — Nora Roberts
...There’s no guarantee that tomorrow will come, so we must make the most of today! But, each new tomorrow on this earth is a valuable gift, so we must also plan well and look to the future.
...While you shouldn’t give up and throw in the towel in the face of skepticism, you also shouldn’t let your focus become proving the skeptics wrong.
...Our past experiences increase our knowledge and skill, build our credibility, and create the foundation for who we are today. There is no denying that what we have done and what we are currently doing is highly relevant and important to who we are. But something else critically important to our identity is where we …