Your time is a precious and limited resource; so to be most effective—both personally and professionally—you should focus on these two lists.
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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
...Those we choose to surround ourselves with, those we count as friends, should not be just random! Look for (and look out for) these certain types of people.
...These 5 observations help me keep social media in perspective. As with everything, there are positives and negatives; and there will always be “the good, the bad, and the ugly!”
...A leader whom people trust and respect due to integrity will achieve greater things than a leader who relies on personal intelligence and charm to attract supporters.
...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.
...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.
...To admit a mistake, apologize, and actively work to correct the behavior or issue, you must first set aside your ego and consider others above yourself.
...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.
...Don’t be the kind of person who spreads negativity around. Instead, choose to be the kind of person you wish there were more of in this world. Be brave. Be different. Be kind. Be an encourager!
...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 …
Maria Ninfa Rodriquez—who went by her middle name, Ninfa—was born in 1924 in Harlingen, Texas, along the Mexico border. One of twelve children, she grew up in a humble Catholic family who grew and raised their own food, living modestly but happily. In 1945 Ninfa married the love of her life, “D.T.” Laurenzo, and …
What Can You Learn from Presidential Leadership? Tune in for the third video in my series highlighting select strengths of some of the most successful and influential people in the world—presidents of the United States of America. In this week’s video I share a story about a young man who, after his dream career came to an abrupt halt, chose to channel his focus, drive, and determination in a new direction. Click to watch the video!
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