Words Matter

Words Matter!  Your words matter.  You have the incredible opportunity to build people up every day in every interaction you have.

You don’t have to have a title to speak respectfully to someone.  You don’t have to take a three week course to learn how to do it.

I believe we all have it inside of us.  The ability to make a positive impact on those around us.

It’s a matter of choice.  Don’t let outside influences or a negative situation make you forget that words matter.

The most important decision you make today will be to speak positively and respectfully to those around you.

This is the first step in making a difference in the world around you.  Everyone’s world could use someone to help make a difference with a kind word.  Let that be you today.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

February Check-Up

It’s February 1st.  How are you doing?  I mean really.  How are you doing working toward the goals you set for 2023?

Did you select your “One Word”?  How is that going?  A month ago I encouraged you to take charge of your 2023?  Are you? 

If you’re like me there has been progress, but it hasn’t always been perfect.  That’s alright, it’s a journey.  Remember, slow progress is better than no progress.

Today, maybe you need to reset your commitment to your goals, or your One Word.  Do that.  Continue to take charge. 

Remember this quote from John Maxwell?  “Most people simply accept their lives – they don’t lead them.”

If you didn’t like your progress in January you don’t have to accept it.  You can make your February better.  One day at a time.  Get a little win every day.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

Ask For Help

Thomas Woodrow Wilson served as the 28th President of the United States from 1913-1921. 

This quote, credited to him, is a reminder to everyone of the importance of not going through life, or your leadership journey, alone.

Asking for help is scary.  It may make you feel vulnerable, but I would argue that it is a sign of strength.  It makes you look authentic, honest, and confident. 

Too many people practice the old adage, “fake it ’til you make it”.  That is a bad practice.  It may allow for a brief time of victory, but it will not be long term because it is fake, a masquerade, and a solo venture. 

Leaders who try to do it on their own will eventually fail.  Bring people alongside of you.  Help them to be better, reach their potential and discover their own talents and gifts.

A big vision needs help, and since you are asking people to help you with the brainpower why not ask them for some help from their hands and their hearts as well.

That’s a leadership legacy.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

The Present Shapes The Future

“We stay in the moment, because our future is shaped by the present.” 

Like him or dislike him, but Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is engaging and has some wisdom.  I was recently watching a documentary and he dropped this truth as if he was reading from my playbook. 

Whether you are speaking as a coach, an athlete, a father, mother, or any line of work, the present moment is the most important one that you have. 

Living in the past is dangerous, and looking too much into the future without a plan is not wise.  One of the surest ways to make a foundation for your future is to take care of the here and now.  The moment where your feet are.

It seems so simple, yet is one of the most difficult things to do.  Don’t fall into the trap of wanting to get to your future without understanding that you need to put the daily work in. 

Spend your days knowing that as you control and stack your present moments on top of each other you are actually creating your future, and done correctly and consistently it will be a bright future. 

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed