Have a great attitude about yourself and life. It's not what happens to you, it's what happens in you. If you have a great attitude about life and yourself, then you can be happy.
#InYou#lead
Success comes from creating sustainability. Sustainability is not about slowing down, it's about lasting longer and going farther. You don't want to just build for growth, you want to build for endurance and to keep the momentum going. …
Leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. If you want to become a better leader, you need to become a better influencer. From there you can expand your influence, influence more people, and then influence people in a deeper way— …
People follow the leader, so be an example. If people are going to follow leadership, then leadership should be worth following. No greater words should be spoken than, “Follow me.” Be a model. Be an example. Know the values you should have, …
Change is inevitable, but growth is optional. Most people don’t like change; they fear it and often avoid it. Change is frustrating, uncomfortable, and inconvenient, which is why so many find it unsettling. It’s human to resist it. …
People want success—so help them win. Most people don’t win on a consistent basis, and because of that, their self-image and confidence begin to decline. Things they could do, they don’t do. The person they could become, they don’t become. …
People don’t know how much you know until they know how much you care. Good communication starts with connection, not content. People buy into the message long before they buy into the communication. If they don’t feel you, they won’t follow you. …
You have to be authentic. You don’t have to impress people — you have to reach them and connect with them. People connect with who you are long before they connect with what you say. Imperfect authenticity beats polished insincerity every time. …
In life you will find that most people lack direction, and if you want to help them, don't just give them directions, walk with them and take the journey. Average people will point their directions, but exceptional people will take you to the destination. …
If you want to influence people, you must first connect with them. Connection is the foundation on which influence is built. Influence grows when people feel seen. Focus less on trying to be convincing and more on being understanding—the influence will follow.
#ConnectFirst#lead
People need to be understood, so listen to them. There is nothing that makes a person feel understood more than a person who is quietly listening to them. If you want to feel understood, find someone who will listen to you. …
Stories are important in our communication and the heart comes before the head in communication. You have to win over the heart before you can win over the mind, and that is why stories matter. Facts can inform, but stories transform. …
People often don't feel included or part of a team until you share information with them. They are often down on what they are not up on. They are negative about things they don't know or understand because they haven't had the time to think about it. …
People respond to the communicator before they respond to the communication. Long before the message lands, you land — through your tone, your pace, your presence. It’s your presence that people respond to. They hear your words, but they feel you. …
People want to feel special, so compliment them. When you meet a person, the first thing you want to do is to say something positive about them. And if you really want to compliment them, say it in front of their friends. That magnifies and compounds that compliment, …
Nonverbal communication is a powerful part of how you communicate. Your tone speaks louder than your words—but not just that. Your facial expressions speak louder than your words. Your body language speaks louder than your words. Before people even process what you’re saying, …
People are insecure, so give them confidence. When you are secure in yourself and confident in yourself, you have a real asset in helping others gain the confidence you have—you can convey that to others and be willing and able to pass it on, …
Discipline makes a difference in your life. Motivation will get you going, discipline will keep you going daily. Daily choices, not one time decisions, will determine how far you'll go. It is not the moment of inspiration that defines us, …
People with charisma want other people to win. You don't have to win for yourself, but if you help other people win, they'll help you win and you will become a bigger and better person to other people.
#Charisma#lead
Growth requires us to move beyond what’s comfortable so we can discover what’s truly possible. When we stretch ourselves intentionally, that stretching leads to stronger performance and unlocks the potential already within us. …