Joe The Janitor

#Leadership wisdom, thoughts and questions from a wise mentor, Joe the Janitor - from the Best Selling book LEAD…for God's Sake!

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Never underestimate the value of your current position in life—God has you where you are for a reason!

Every moment matters and can play a significant role in preparing you for the future!

Embrace where you are today...God knows what you need for tomorrow!
💪🏻❤️💪🏻

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Every
WORD
ATTITUDE &
BEHAVIOR
is a direct reflection of the heart of YOUR leadership.

No one MADE you say a word
No one CAUSED your attitude
No one FORCED your behavior

YOU made a choice, and that choice always sends a message!
What will your message be today?
#Choosewisely

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

As coaches, we want kids to:
~Stay positive
~Be respectful
~Be self-controlled
~Maintain perspective
~Handle adversity well
~Care for others above self
~Live by high standards
~Trust the process
~Own their faults

Question is...as coaches, do we model these things?#CheckYourself

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Mandela, Lincoln & MLK all understood that to serve the purpose for which they were called, their pursuits would have to flow from a heart of forgiveness rather than one of hatred, bitterness or resentment.

Purpose, power & the most meaningful impact flows from a healthy heart!

[OHSBCA @ohioBKcoaches]

Tremendous opportunity for coaches. Todd Gongwer works with some of the top collegiate programs in the country including Tony Bennett and the Virginia Cavaliers. @ToddGongwer

[Newcomerstown High @NewcomerstownH]

Baccalaureate Service for the 2019 graduation class is May 19, 2019 at 2:00pm at NHS. Todd Gongwer will be speaking to our students and community. We are extremely excited for this great opportunity for our school! @ToddGongwer @nctSenPro19 @NHSTeenLeadCorp @leadforgodsake

[Greg Boling @gregbolingfhu]

@JamesClear @leadforgodsake book by @ToddGongwer The best book on leadership on the market today!

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Every WORD
Every ATTITUDE
Every BEHAVIOR
is a direct reflection of the heart of YOUR leadership.

No one “made” you say a word
No one “caused” your attitude
No one “forced” your behavior

YOU made a choice, and that choice always sends a message...
what will it be today?#BeElite

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Every moment is an opportunity!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ #BeElite

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

This week! 💡💡💡

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

A few keys for growth in a mentoring relationship:

~know that you have blind spots
~admit you have blind spots
~be honest about your struggles
~take responsibility for your struggles
~be willing to listen to advice
~be willing to ACT on that advice
~repeat
#CheckYourself

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Love your neighbor...!

Seems pretty clear to me.

Use what you’ve been given to help, serve, encourage, support.....LOVE those God places in your path today (Yep, even the ones who think different than you!).❤️😊😇

#RememberYourWhy

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Things that are often FALSE indicators of a wise person:
Social media status
Championships
Popularity
Money
Fans
Wins

Things that are TRUE indicators of a wise person:
Healthy relationships
Unconditional love
Always thankful
Serves others
Good listener
Forgiving
Humble
Kind

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Self-awareness, without a willingness to act on issues, is actually pretty worthless!

It’s a little bit like talking about compassion but never taking a step to help anyone.

Be a leader who is willing to take action!
#CheckYourself

[Joe The Janitor @leadforgodsake]

Changing the world begins with you:

Be kind and considerate.

Care more about the good of others, than the advancement of self.

Be willing to forgive, love and serve those who think differently than you.

THIS is where real change in our world happens!

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

One of the most powerful steps a leader/coach can take to impact their culture is to personally own their contribution to problems on the team.

One of the most destructive steps they can take to impact their culture is to blame everyone else for problems!

#CheckYourself

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Want to build a successful culture of accountability?

1. Set your standards higher than team standards
2. Model those standards
3. Invite others to hold you accountable to those standards
4. Then (and only then), hold others accountable!

#BeTheStandard
#StartsWithYou

[RV Teen Leadership @rvteenlead]

Learning about leadership from @leadforgodsake!

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

The balance between patience and persistence is one of the greatest challenges a driven leader will face.

Patience, at its core is actually a test of humility, selflessness and faith.

Wisdom embraces a world that doesn't revolve around...self! 🤔🤔🤔

[Todd Gongwer @ToddGongwer]

Self-awareness is one of the most important attributes in leadership.

Social-awareness is a close second (the ability to accurately understand others opinions, challenges and needs!

Leaders, listening to the HEART is a key to mastering both of these attributes! 👂❤️🤔