Be A Doer

I was having a discussion with a couple of friends awhile ago.  We were talking about frustration with getting people to participate in programs or initiatives that we work to provide for them to grow and be better, but they don’t seem to engage.

This answer and today’s thought comes from my wise friend Aaron Stecker from Cedar Rapids.

Aaron said, “It is hard. People are very quick to say they want things and expect opportunities.

When you work hard to provide them, they don’t engage…I feel it is because they see the real work and don’t really want that, they just wanted to complain or be in a position to point out fault.

Giving them a chance to engage and grow is work and involves accountability.  People say want to be leaders, but don’t want to do the work, or are not ready for the work.

Talking about it and doing it are different things.  We (AD’s/ Leaders) are doers…most  are just talkers.”

As a leader continue to work to provide opportunities for people to grow and become better.  Be a doer for others. 

But the final question becomes one of self reflection for your own continued growth.  Are YOU a Talker or a Doer?

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Don’t think small.  You need you to dream, and dream big.

Don’t doubt your abilities.  You have special gifts and talents nobody else has.  You are one of a kind.  Believe that.

Don’t just conform.  Be innovative.  Think outside of the box that the majority of people live in.

Don’t ask “why?”, ask “why not?”

Don’t ask “why me?”, say “why not me?”

This moment is made for you, and you were made for this moment.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

Every Single One

It matters how you treat people.

Every single person in every single interaction.

Every single one.

Be consistent in how you respond and react in your personal and professional relationships with people.

From the first time meeting to the lifelong friend, and every contact in between.

They all matters. 

Every single one.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

The 2 Day Rule

I recently came across the 2 day rule, and it is something I am trying to be better at with my habits and routines. The days can look a little different, but don’t miss twice is the mantra.

Yesterday I spent the day on the road.  I was going to get up early and get my workout in, but…I didn’t get that done.  No worries. Adjust, adapt, overcome. 

I had taken Sunday off, so I was determined to not miss for two days in a row due to a new commitment to the “two day rule”, so I got home after 241 miles and five visits with some fantastic athletic administrators and got the workout in.

The idea?  If you are trying to do something, build or continue a habit, don’t miss more than one day in a row.

Be consistent.  Consistency can look different as well, but consistency is a key to forming our routines and habits.

What is it you are trying to do? 
Don’t miss twice and be consistent.  Adjust, adapt, and overcome as needed.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed