Too many people that aspire to leadership roles mistakenly assume the time to develop the necessary skills is when they get a title or their employer or some group bestows on them a position of authority. The problem with this thinking is that “leadership is a decision, not a position” as Stephen Covey so rightly said. Therefore; if you’re waiting to hone your leadership skills until you get the job title you are a lot less likely to ever advance. In short, opportunity finds those who can already lead (i.e.… Read the rest of the article
Six Ingredients for Achieving Mastery
Mastery is a lofty goal, but totally achievable.
Assuming several things are understood and applied on the path towards it — there’s no reason to doubt you can join the ranks of the highly skilled in your given endeavor.
Before we get in to the “how to” of developing mastery, let’s define it.
The Oxford Dictionaries defines Mastery this way, “mastery – comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity, control or superiority over someone or something.”
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it this way, “a : possession or display of great skill or technique.… Read the rest of the article
How you start determines how your day is likely to finish
Here is an excerpt from my book, It’s Your Life, LIVE BIG …
“The way I choose to start my day sets its tone. When I make the decision to begin by giving thanks for the positive things in my life, no matter how seemingly few or bountiful they might be, I am setting the flow for new opportunities to come my way. Each and every day I will remind myself that I can steer my outcome in any direction I wish by the actions I take.… Read the rest of the article
How to go for your dreams with all you’ve got
Friend, heading out in the direction of ones dreams is not for the faint of heart. At times it is true that you may well experience fear and doubt. You may feel as though the result you long for is nowhere in sight. Don’t succumb to your fear of failure — stay the course, because very often you will find that it is just beyond the point where you experience the most doubt that opportunity opens up and literally pulls you in the direction of your dreams.… Read the rest of the article
Networking Skills – How to Be the Most Valuable Person in the Room
Often the word networking conjures up images of someone running around frantically trying to shove his or her business cards into as many hands as possible. If this describes you — stop doing this now. If it describes anyone you know — then share this article with them. Believe me, they’ll thank you for doing so. Trust me, paper-cuts make a terrible first impression.
If we are really honest what I described above isn’t that uncommon an occurrence is it? It’s enough to make one want to just avoid the business meeting or mixer altogether isn’t it?… Read the rest of the article
You’re Meant to Live Full Out
Whether anyone has told you lately or not, you’ve got unique GOD given talents. I’m talking about talents that make you truly special. I will readily admit that can be a hard thing to accept, especially if you didn’t have the benefit of growing up hearing such truths, or if you find yourself at a point where you’re feeling beaten down from life’s ups and downs.
Friend, no matter where you find yourself I hope that you will accept what I shared above as truth.… Read the rest of the article