Five Things to Do Instead of Complain
1. Practice Gratitude 2. Praise Others 3. Focus on Success 4. Let Go 5. Pray & Meditate
Category: Leaders
Inspiring Others
Simon Sinek speaks about inspiring others on one of his interviews on YouTube. He talks about why you are failing to inspire anyone. He says that inspiration requires for the leader to listen, to pay attention to what the people need, to be a servant. I’m hearing this over and over again from all the Read more about Inspiring Others[…]
Compare Yourself to Yourself
Gifford Thomas states very wisely that we are foolish when we compare ourselves to others. When we measure ourselves against the standards of others’ works, or accomplishments, it is an excercise in futility and meaningless, demeaning and personally tragic because it places our true potential at the mercy of others, giving them the right to Read more about Compare Yourself to Yourself[…]
Resourceful Leaders
As most of you know, I am a strong proponent for asking questions. Questions empower others to learn and grow. Mike Keading, on LinkedIn, posted the following about resourcefulness. Resourceful leaders ask questions like the following: Is there another way to get the desired results? Are the desired results the best results? Who else has Read more about Resourceful Leaders[…]
Discovery is Important
J.C. Maxwell, in a Minute With Maxwell, stated that we must discover every day in order to remain current. He says that when we remain curious, we are saying we don’t know it all. The more you don’t know – The more you know you don’t know. Each day you must discover new ideas and Read more about Discovery is Important[…]
Success Without Integrity Is Failure!
Oleg Vishnepolsky posted the following on LinkedIn about success and integrity. 1. Treat everyone fairly and with respect, whether they can do something to help you or not. 2. Whether anyone is looking or not, or whether you are under a tremendous pressure still do what is right – you choose your actions based on Read more about Success Without Integrity Is Failure![…]
Be Mindful Today
Gifford Thomas posted a Most Important lesson for all of us on LinkedIn this morning. Life unfolds in the present. But so often we let the present slip away, allowing time to rush past unobserved and unseized, and squandering the precious seconds of our lives as we worry about the future and ruminate about the Read more about Be Mindful Today[…]
Life-Long Learning
This morning I am inspired by Oleg Vishnepolski’s post on LinkedIn. It is about life-long learning by Jason Statham. It states, “Surround yourself with people who challenge you, who make you better, who make you happy. The beauty of it is that you will lift them higher too. Do not just look for 3 – Read more about Life-Long Learning[…]
Daring Greatly
Brene Brown and Oprah Winfrey have Numerous YouTube videos about Fear, Failure, Courage, Creativity And Vulnerability. As I’v Mentioned in previous posts, Brown says that we began to Fear in honest after 911. Now we fear if we don’t have enough likes, enough friends, or whatever on social media. She says if we fear, we Read more about Daring Greatly[…]
Why Schools Should Prioritize Relationships
Dr. Robin Kay posted this article on LinkedIn about the importance of relationships. He stated that “Strong relationships can prime a person to learn. And for those who have adverse childhood experiences, strong relationships can mitigate the negative effects of trauma.” According to Katrina Schwartz, the brain changes in response to relationships and experiences, continuing Read more about Why Schools Should Prioritize Relationships[…]