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Sunday Thinking
"You are not in competition with anyone other than your previous selves. It's always been You vs. You."
The weekly Sunday Thinking newsletter is quick-hit content that aims to provide a booster shot to your thought process as you end and start your week.
"Are you surrendering to who you’re called to be in this season? Are you rising to the occasion? You’ve grown too much and come too far to fold or play small now. Remember your vision, and prayers, for being here. Trust in your higher capacity. Your elevation will see you through. May you finish what you start. May you succeed. May you go through to victory. May nothing turn you around or trick you into quitting. May you understand the assignment."
I. You Will Bloom
Gentle reminders as we embark on this new day and week:
You get one life, do not let people put you in a box you do not belong in.
May you no longer feel bad, fearful, or regretful for doing what’s best for you.
Be kind to yourself, today — even if you’re not able to show up as your best self. Even if you don’t get everything done.
No one recognizes a seed in the ground except for the person who planted it. You will bloom.
II. The Leadership Playbook
As great athletes seek out great coaches, the best people want to work for leaders who coach them to reach their full potential. A successful leader must be a good coach.
But what do good coaches do? The Harvard Business Review developed the acronym COACH to describe how today’s leaders should work with people.
As a coaching leader, you need to:
Care for your teammates to build understanding and trust.
Organize them into their “sweet spot,” which comes down to understanding your team’s strengths, weaknesses, motivations, and desires.
Align them around the organization’s vision, purpose, and values.
Challenge them to reach their full potential while summoning people’s best.
Help solve problems and celebrate success.
Source: Bill George and Zach Clayton, Successful Leaders Are Great Coaches
III. Be A Good Person
Hold the door for others and pick up trash that's not yours.
Compliment people behind their backs and encourage people when they're down.
Include people when they feel left out and hold yourself to a high standard.
Share your life with people you love and admit when you are wrong.
Celebrate others when they succeed and stand up for people that can't stand up for themselves.
Have the courage to say no to things that could jeopardize your future. Realize doing the right things for the right reasons will never go out of style.
Be a good person.
Source: Lewis Caralla, Georgia Tech's Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
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V. Question
If this person or this situation never changed, what would I need to do to be at peace, regardless?
VII. This Week, I Will
Trust any redirection.
Be proud of my growth.
Speak kindly to myself.
Keep going and keep growing.
Celebrate the journey while embracing the process.
The Last Words…
"I'm not sure who needs to read this today, but: Give yourself permission to show up, even when you're scared. You get one life. LIVE it. Let your dreams, hopes, and desires take root in your life. You never know who is waiting for you to bless them with your gift. Big or small — show up. We need you."
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