If we want excellence from those we lead, we must educate our players, staff and organization on the components of becoming a great team.
As insurmountable as our odds may seem, we have to always believe that we can make a big difference and turn dire circumstances into prosperous ones.
We need to embrace resistance, be aware of its existence, and understand our success depends on defeating our self-imposed roadblocks.
"You didn't run out of time. You are not too old. It is not too late. Go for it ― just do it."
Fear is a prosperity killer.
We need courageous leaders who will see into the future and set the agenda for others to get there.
The "Man-Eaters of Njombe" are estimated to have killed 1,500 people. They were so feared that while locals knew about them, they wouldn’t even mention their name.
Very few are able to continuously push through setback after setback and not grow cynical. But for the ones who do have the mental fortitude and patience, the long road really is the most satisfying.
Though he looked like someone who had never played the game, Pete Carril spoke with great authority and inspiration. Four simple traits defined his style.
A plan is different than a strategy. And unless a leader completely understands these nuances, the desired results will likely not be attained.
"One day you will tell your story of how you've overcome what you're going through now, and it will become part of someone else's survival guide."
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
