A Loftier Ambition

I used to always use the “Golden Rule” in my classroom as a starting point for treating others.  “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Now I believe there is something more. 
“Do for others what they can’t do for themselves.”

You have been given unique talents and gifts so it becomes important for you to use those to lift others up and help them get to places they cannot get to on their own.

I believe that what we give away to others we get back in return and it is returned in abundance.  It is not given for the return but as a heart felt gift.  The return is a bonus.

Whether you have alot to give or just a little you have the ability and the opportunity to help someone do what they can’t do for themselves.  The important thing is that you give.

Lift someone higher today. 

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

Tell Them

Today tell those around you that you appreciate them.  Tell them.  Not in a note, an email or a text but face to face.

If you don’t see them today do it the next time you see them.  If you won’t have a chance to see them, then call them.  Let them hear you say it.

There is so much good we can do with the technology and the ever changing world that we live in, but we can also lose the ability to verbally express our appreciation for the people in our professional and personal life.

I would even go so far as to have a crazy idea that we not just make this a one time thing but make this a part of our daily life. Weave it into the fabric of who we are and how we treat others. 

Don’t fall for the thinking that people “know I care about them”.  People need to hear it.
Tell them.

I’m cheering for you. 
Go cheer on somebody too.

#leadership #motivation #coaching #bebetter #beblessed

Right Words At The Right Time

Have you ever found yourself in trouble because you say something too quickly?  Have you ever said something and then wish you hadn’t?  Don’t beat yourself up over it. 

I have, you have, and we know it is very likely that everyone else has too.  The larger question is have you learned from it.  

Sometimes the best thing we can do for someone else is to hold our tongue.  It is easy to want to offer an opinion right away but often times this just escalates a situation and may damage the relationship. 

A healthy relationship is still the first major step to being an effective leader, mentor, and friend.  Keeping it healthy may mean not speaking so quickly. 

Use your two ears to listen intently, think through the ramifications of your response, and  lean on your experience before you offer your opinion or advice.  This exhibits discipline and will bring wisdom. 

19th Century British Journalist George Sala said it this way: 

“We should strive not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.”

It is important for you to say the right words, and to say them at the right time. 

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed

Six Ways To Be Happy

Not everyone that you interact with today will be happy but let’s not focus on them right now.  Let’s focus on you and helping to make your day a good one and give you a chance at having a happy day.

Here are six ways to a happier day.

1. Meditate – take some time in the quiet to think.  Don’t turn on the outside noise right away.  Control the quiet time to reflect, remember your why and set your priorities.

2. Be Thankful – the quiet can help with this.  You can always find something to be thankful for.  Always.

3. Be Kind – that’s a choice but a choice worth being intentional about because it (the kindness) will come back to you.

4. Take Time For Yourself – it’s not selfish, it’s needed.  You can’t be at your best for others if you don’t take time to take care of you.

5. Stress Less –  sometimes the way to less stress isn’t necessarily more joy but being neutral and controlling what you can control.  Your effort and your attitude.

6. Talk Yourself Up – the most important conversation you have each day is with yourself.  You are wired, by human nature, for negativity.  Speak affirmation and value into yourself.

Be international in how you start and approach your day.  Leaving it to chance is too risky so control these six things today and every day.

I’m cheering for you.

#leadership #motivation #coaching
#bebetter #beblessed