“The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives.” ~ Billy Graham Leaders must learn to “live their legacy” if they plan to “leave a legacy”. Life has a lot of distractions and legacies often get lost. Some leaders lose their...
"Freedom lies in being bold." ~ Robert Frost Boldness is progressive and always builds on previous experiences of being bold. Tough and challenging times require leaders to take a stand and be bold. Bold leaders don’t avoid conflicts or difficult circumstances. ...
“I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” ~ Winston Churchill Worry is draining. When you “spend” worry, it’s like borrowing money before you need it. You essentially...
“I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Have you ever participated in a team building survival exercise? You are...
“You’ve got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.” ~ Yogi Berra There are times when everything lines up perfectly and goes exactly as planned. I usually get nervous when that happens! Think about it, most of the...
“Because everything we say and do is the length and shadow of our souls, our influence is determined by the quality of our being.” ~ Dale E. Turner Leadership is influence. Always be aware of people who have influence within your organization or the group you may be...
“To have God speak to the heart is a majestic experience, an experience that people may miss if they monopolize the conversation and never pause to hear God's responses.” ~ Charles Stanley Hollywood has produced many creative versions of what talking with God might...
“To have God speak to the heart is a majestic experience, an experience that people may miss if they monopolize the conversation and never pause to hear God's responses.” ~ Charles Stanley Hollywood has produced many creative versions of what talking with God might...
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Peer pressure will have significant influence on us at every stage of life. Anytime we rationalize our behavior by claiming “Everyone is doing it”, we are on the slippery slope of...
“Storms make oaks take deeper root.” ~ George Herbert Healthy trees have healthy roots. Water and nutrients are drawn in by the root system in order to properly feed and nurture a tree. There must always be an ample supply of all the right things. Two essentials...