One of my favorite authors is John Maxwell, who is more than an author. He is also an accomplished speaker and pastor. Twice, I have had the privilege of hearing him speaking in person. Plus, I have read many of his books and receive many different e-newsletters filled with his efforts or people like me, who have been influenced by him.
The first piece I wanted to share comes from the daily devotional by John Maxwell, "Leadership Promises for Every Day."
Even people who lack talent and fail to cultivate other vital qualities can contribute if they possess a tenacious spirit. Being tenacious means:
The first piece I wanted to share comes from the daily devotional by John Maxwell, "Leadership Promises for Every Day."
Even people who lack talent and fail to cultivate other vital qualities can contribute if they possess a tenacious spirit. Being tenacious means:
- Giving all that you have, not more than you have-Some people mistakenly believe that being tenacious demands from them more than they have to offer. As a result, they don't push themselves. However, being tenacious requires that you give 100 percent-not more, but certainly not less.
- Working with determination, not waiting on destiny-Tenacious people don't rely on luck, fate, or destiny for their success. They know that trying times are no time to quit trying.
- Quitting when the job is done, not when you're tired-Robert Strauss said, "Success is a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired-you quit when the gorilla is tired." If you want your team to succeed, you have to keep pushing beyond what you think you can do. It's not the first but the last step in the relay race, the last shot in the basketball game, the last yard with the football into the end zone that makes the difference, for that is where the game is won.
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I have learned as a former human resources student and as a long-time member of the CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) Job Seekers committee to understand various trends within both industries. Learning what the other is expecting has been important and beneficial to both job seekers and job holders.
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LeBron James and Leadership
Here is an article that talks about LeBron James and leadership to his teammates and to his organization that I thought would be worth sharing here.
Here is an article that talks about LeBron James and leadership to his teammates and to his organization that I thought would be worth sharing here.
The other article that I wanted to share ties in the role that LinkedIn and how to utilize your connections. I am fortunate that through LinkedIn, I have been able to connect with many people in various avenues of life, who have contributed to my endeavors, both personally and professionally.
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