"A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval." -- Mark Twain
"Circumstance
does not make the man; it reveals him to himself." ~James Allen
"Your
talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to
God." ~Leo Buscaglia
"Greatness
is: Intentional, Consistant, Incremental, Improvement." ~Josh Shipp
I was recently on an airplane, and
as they were preparing for take off the attendants gave all of the simple
instructions that they normally do. As they gave instruction about the oxygen
mask, they always instruct to put it on yourself first and then help the person
next to you. I was reminded of a life principle that we really cannot give what
we do not have. Our experience and knowledge cannot draw from an empty well. As
we grow in knowledge and experience then it can be applied into wisdom which is
the proper use of knowledge. The more you grow, the more you are worth because
the more you can do. If a tree is alive, it is growing. Leaders will get more
out of their people when they see more in their people.
To lead effectively we must work
with people in their strengths and by motivating them properly and avoiding
manipulation. Manipulation is moving someone for personal advantage, where as
motivation is moving someone for mutual advantage. Motivate people outside of
their comfort zone but not outside of their strength zone.
You can always do more with and through others if you have first taken the time to improve yourself or in other words sharpen the saw. Whatever your leadership roles, become more effective by growing yourself and then by gaining trust from, and growing others.
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