It is steadiness in the small things where a profound and lasting effect may be found. There are three simple, yet profound, things you can do every day to remain steady in the small things. 1. Reach up to God in prayer 2. Reach up to someone who can speak into your vision 3. Reach over …
You know the importance of goals for your life and business. Yet, because of failure to gain traction in your goals in the past or by lack of a clear way forward, you encounter fear when you approach establishing new goals for 2016. The painful anticipation of another cycle of setting and failing to achieve …
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You will never fulfill your vision sitting on a couch! There’s a time to pray and plan but then there is a time to step out in faith! Revelation 1:6 says, “I’ve made you kings and priests to our God”. You are a priest in the marketplace. 1) Step into the river as a priest – …
A clearly stated vision is attractive! When you share your vision with others you will begin to attract the resources required to make it happen. You must be compelled by it for it to compel others! Write it down and believe in it. Tips for writing a clear vision: Address the need (and want) that you are going to …
I find many leaders lose touch with their why, so I put together this brief teaching to help you reconnect to your vision if that happens to be you. Think of the word “WHY” and begin to consider your vision, the ideas and dreams that you have. W – Whet your appetite by envisioning the …
How can you stand out above the crowd? Begin with a decision to become a shining example in three arenas of your professional presence. Speak Up – You know the drill when someone is first to speak, loud to draw attention to self, and slow to action? Don’t be that guy. Choose your suggestions carefully. …
How can two little words like “Thank You” alter the course of your business? Does it really matter that you take the extra time in your busy life to say “Thank You” or are we past that? Is there a right way or a wrong way to say “Thank You”? Expressing appreciation is a quality …
Nearing the end of a season (a quarter or a year) prompts a sense of urgency to finish strong. Can you still finish strong? That depends on whether you are willing to do 5 things: 1. Take a look at your deadline (i.e. the end of a year) 2. Count the number of weeks between …
Have you had the distressing experience of noticing that a person you are talking to has mentally left the conversation? They may still be sitting across the table from you, but their mind has gone somewhere else. Managing distractions is a challenge for most busy people. We are bombarded by unfinished tasks, social media, constant …
Realize it or not you are in control of a very valuable commodity—No, it may not be reported on the New York Stock Exchange and it isn’t money in the bank, but there is a visible index and you can invest it wisely. What is this commodity? INFORMATION! To assess your information portfolio, take a …