Become the CEO of Your Career

Personal Development

Early on in my professional journey, I received a piece of advice that changed everything: Treat your professional life as if you were a business owner. Now, before you dismiss that as “hokey,” I want you to really lean in and consider why this mindset is a total game-changer. Adopting this perspective won’t just change how you work; it will change how you live.

Ownership Over “The Man”

If you show up to work thinking you’re just “working for the man” or “putting in time at a job,” you’ve already lost your edge.… Read the rest of the article

The Power of Your Proven Track Record

Motivation

We spend so much of our lives looking at the mountain ahead of us that we often forget to stop, turn around, and look at the incredible climb we’ve already made.

Every so often, it is vital (not just nice, but vital) to take a success inventory. This isn’t about ego or gloating. It’s about reminding yourself of a fundamental truth: You are someone who gets things done.

Fuel for the Journey

Think of your past achievements as high-octane fuel. When you’re in the middle of a tough season or staring down a goal that feels just out of reach, doubt can creep in.… Read the rest of the article

From Personal Wins to Lasting Legacy: Why Mentorship is the Ultimate Success Metric

Leadership

It is a powerful shift when you move from counting your own trophies to celebrating the victories of those you’ve helped along the way.

Early in my professional career, I used to judge success almost entirely by my own wins, specifically the goals I hit and the milestones I reached. But as time has gone on, my perspective has changed. Today, I mostly define success by the success of others I have been fortunate enough to help or mentor.

There is a unique kind of fulfillment that comes from playing a small part in someone else’s “big moment.”… Read the rest of the article

Being Intentional: A Path Worth Walking

Motivation

Friends, I want to share a gentle reminder today—one that’s been life-changing for me and might just be the spark you need, too:

Be intentional.

That means showing up on purpose, not just drifting through your days hoping things will somehow work out. Hope is a wonderful thing—but it’s not a strategy.

As Jim Rohn used to say, “You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” That starts with making the decision to steer your life deliberately.… Read the rest of the article

Leadership Quotes on Becoming a Leader Worth Following

Leadership

Leadership Quotes by Josh HindsToo 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

Personal Development

Person reading a book to learnMastery 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