How do you handle “hard?” Are you adept at responding to hard circumstances? Reflecting on how I personally handle hard, I quickly developed some thoughts… First, I have to admit that I’ve been blessed when it comes to having to cope with hard things in my life. But when they do occur, I am fortunate to have a support team around me to share in the experience. I know so many who are having to
We are only as good as our teammates! People make their way to our team through various routes. They respond to ads. They see a banner and walk in off the street. They grow up in the community and come here because it’s convenient. I’ve had a hand in building our team for over 40 years. One of the best recruitment tools is our teammates recruiting their network for additional teammates. Conduct an experiment: Ask some
“Where is your mindset after something bad happens to you? The fact is, none of us controls what happens to us in life – but we do control our responses to those circumstances.” – Villanova Basketball Coach Jay Wright Your attitude is a daily choice. It’s a choice to respond to adversity, not surrender to it. There will always be adversity, but your attitude and mindset will determine how far you go. Seven Ways to
One of the things I appreciate about Martin Luther King Jr. Day is seeing his words and the lessons they teach being spread and celebrated in so many spaces. Here’s one I saw several times: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was a preacher, so it shouldn’t surprise us that his inspiration
Are you reliable? Reliable people show up. On time. Ready to go. Reliable people know their job and do it. Reliable people value the truth. When they see something, they speak up. Reliable people are trusted. When a complex task comes up, reliable people get the opportunity and responsibility. Reliable people are respected. Bosses, spouses, children, neighbors, and teammates develop a deep appreciation for one who is reliable. Everyone has suffered the consequences of dealing
A lot is being written and broadcast about Nick Saban, the Alabama football coach many believe to be the best of all time. If you read these notes, you know I admire Saban’s leadership and team-building approach. I cite him as an inspiration often. Here’s one I picked up today: “How many on your team need to be led?” The question implies that there will be missed opportunities if a team has many players who
Jocko Willink, a former Navy Seal who speaks and writes about leadership and discipline, asserts you will grow if you ask yourself seven questions every day and then act accordingly, based on your answers. I will spend the next few days reviewing each question one at a time. Here’s the sixth question: Is this what I want to be? What is your ambition? What are your goals? Are you on a path to take you there?
Jocko Willink, a former Navy Seal who speaks and writes about leadership and discipline, asserts you will grow if you ask yourself seven questions every day and then act accordingly, based on your answers. I will spend the next few days reviewing each question one at a time. Here’s the seventh and final question: Is this everything I can give? Some of us try to get by with as little effort as possible. It’s a temptation.
Be as powerful as you can be. “Power” can carry a bad reputation. Power can be abused. It can be a goal that is unhealthily sought. Power feeds ego. However, a mentor taught me years ago that I should want to be aware of my power and be ready to use it whenever I can to influence the circumstances I encounter for good. That’s the spirit of the daily questions we have been reviewing. Improve.
Jocko Willink, a former Navy Seal who speaks and writes about leadership and discipline, asserts you will grow if you ask yourself eight questions every day and then act accordingly, based on your answers. I will spend the next few days reviewing each question one at a time. Here’s the fifth question: What am I doing to improve myself? At first glance, the question on improvement seems a lot like those related to learning and progressing.
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Since 2005, he has been sharing his thoughts on the organization, leadership, and communication in an online daily note to teammates called Daily with HQ.
“Everything you want is on the other side of ‘hard’.” – CJ McCollum, NBA player McCollum is a story of overachievement. He was undersized. Played college basketball at a non-descript school. Was a long shot to be an NBA player but worked his way to being a first-round draft pick and was a solid star in his 10th year in the league. I heard him describe his approach to the game and his development on a podcast called
PalletOne leaders “happen to the world.” What does that mean? A PalletOne leader is confident. Each situation creates an opportunity for service and contribution. We are talented and put those talents to work. We see those around us as having talent. We seek to unlock it. We realize that we can be called upon to take the initiative to improve things at any moment. We act when the situation calls for it. We inspire through
“Weep, trust, pray, think, shift, hope, grow. Ways to handle suffering.” – Tim Keller Tim Keller was a preacher from New York City. He passed away in 2023. I followed him on Twitter because he tweeted profound thoughts like the one above. You don’t exit life without tough things happening to you. It’s a fact. None of us are exempt. In specific order, Keller gave us seven verbs to consider when challenged: Weep – It’s
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