Mark Smith

Christian, Husband, Father, Firefighter, and Endurance Junkie.

[Mark Smith @MarkThomasSmith]

The greater the artist, the greater the doubt; perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. - Robert Hughes

The closer you get to excellence, the more you notice what is missing.

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It’s our preparation in times of peace that is the greatest predictor of our behavior in times of war. - Williams J Bryan https://t.co/OrP66PvBsO

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The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none. - Thomas Carlyle

Leaders of character are humble not arrogant. - Dave Anderson, Leader of Character

[Mark Smith @MarkThomasSmith]

Leading with kindness:

Appreciate sincerely:
↳ Recognize contributions regularly
↳ Ensure your team feels truly valued

Your kindness has the power to transform careers and lives.

Lead with empathy and heart, not just metrics.

Be the leader you wish you had.

[Mark Smith @MarkThomasSmith]

Leading with kindness:

Trust your team:
↳ Believe in their potential
↳ Empower through autonomy

Show your humanity:
↳ Share your challenges openly
↳ Make it safe to learn from mistakes

Serve others first:
↳ Prioritize others' success
↳ Listen to understand, not respond

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Leading with kindness:

Build meaningful connections:
↳ Show genuine interest in your team
↳ Create safe spaces for honest dialogue

Balance empathy with action:
↳ Lead with both heart and clarity
↳ Make decisions that value people first

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Leading with kindness:

Share knowledge generously:
↳ Create opportunities for growth
↳ Lift others by sharing your expertise

Embrace every voice:
↳ Ensure everyone feels heard
↳ Celebrate diverse perspectives

[Mark Smith @MarkThomasSmith]

Your title doesn't make you a leader.

How you choose to treat your people does.

To build a thriving team, kindness must be at the core of your leadership.

Lead with compassion.

[Mark Smith @MarkThomasSmith]

The Value of a Truth Teller
The best truth tellers possess great confidence in their advice and are willing to accept the potential of being wrong.

The truth tellers in my career shaped me as a leader.
#mydailyread @TheDaily_Coach

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President’s Day Quote:

“I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it.”

- Abraham Lincoln

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This week, I will:

1. Prioritize what fuels my soul
2. Nurture meaningful connections
3. Take leaps outside of my comfort zone
4. Turn down the volume on my inner critic
5. Deepen the relationship I have with myself

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This week, I will:

1. Get clear about what I want
2. Seek out growth opportunities
3. Remember, flowers take time to bloom
4. Show up for myself like I show up for everybody else
5. Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody

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[Mark Smith @MarkThomasSmith]

With humility, neither praise nor disgrace can touch you. Humility is such an underrated but powerful thing for leaders. #mydailyread @TheDaily_Coach

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Bill Walsh once said, if we are all thinking alike, then no one is thinking. Become the imaginer, become someone who asks what’s next, not what have we learned.
And don’t stop asking. #mydailyread @TheDaily_Coach

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The one thing that becomes crystal clear for a servant leader is that it is never about “Me” and always about “We.” - #mydailtread @TheDaily_Coach

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If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.

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You will never always be motivated, so you must learn to always be disciplined.

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The small details of your day matter. Be it your first cup of coffee in the morning or the way you make your bed, or a walk through the park on the way to work. Life is year upon year of stacked up small joys like these. Take pleasure and pride in them.  @TheDaily_Coach

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A misconception is that you need to be motivated to get started. You don't. Research shows motivation follows action, not the other way around. You don't need to feel good to get going; you need to get going to give yourself a chance at feeling good. - Brad Stulberg @SpartanRace

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Quit waiting for the world to tell you who you are and where to fit in. Take that decision out of the world. @TheDaily_Coach