Republished: Leadership Promises - The Key to Continued Success (Dec. 17, 2017)

This originally appeared in the "Leadership Promises for Everyday" by John Maxwell

"And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."  2 Timothy 2:2

Leadership is like a running head start for the team. Leaders see farther than their teammates. They see things more quickly than their teammates. They know what's going to happen and can anticipate it. As a result, they get the team moving in the right direction ahead of time and for that reason, the team is in a position to win. The greater the challenge, the greater the need for the many advantages that leadership provides. If you want to win - and keep winning for a long time - train players on the team to become better leaders.

The power of leadership carries over into every field. The business run by good leaders often finds its market niche first and outperforms its rivals, even if the rivals possess greater talent. The non-profit organization headed by strong leaders recruits more people, equips them to lead, and serves a greater number of people as a result.

Look behind the scenes of any great undertaking, and you will always find a strong leader. That's why I say that the difference between two equally talented teams is leadership.

Articles of Interest (Mar. 23, 2017)

This blog continues to be an outlet for individuals to read and review articles from various sources that I feel that will help people regardless of where you are at in your professional journey.

Before I get started, I just wanted to write a public note of congratulations to friends and colleagues – Katie Lentz, Katie Mucci, Jim Naprstek, Katie Prchlik and Max Strauss – on being named to the Front Office Sports Rising 25 Class of 2017. The five have been instrumental parts of my professional journey. The work that Adam White and the team at Front Office Sports is remarkable and something that can benefit anyone and everyone.

If you'll be attending the upcoming CoSIDA Convention (as well as NACDA affiliate organizations), in an upcoming edition of the blog, there will be a special announcement that might be of interest to you.
Also, it was announced for the fifth year in a row that at the convention that there will be a time for young professionals to receive complimentary reviews of resumes, cover letters as well as mock interviews coordinated by Kristi Dosh from the BusinessofCollegeSports.com.

Something to consider: "Have you discovered the differences between problems and facts? Problems are things we can do something about; we can solve problems. Facts are things we can do nothing about; therefore we do well not to worry about them. We should apply energy only to those things we can change. When we do, we can feel peace and act with poise, because we no longer beat our heads against an unbreakable wall." – John Maxwell

The time is now to #GetSET (SET - strategic | engaged | teamwork).

Articles of Interest

Strategic
•  Goal Setting (The Muse)

•  Zoom Focus (Jon Gordon)

Engaged
•  Why "Personal Branding" is Here to Stay (Undercover Recruiter)

•  Resume Strategies for College Graduates (USA Today)

•  Don't Do These Things in a Job Interview (City A.M. | London)
Teamwork
• Authenticity Means You Can Have Multiple Communication Strategies (Fast Company Online)

• Understand How Individuals Work to Manage Diverse Teams (Harvard Business Review)


REMINDER about Twitter Chats

Twitter Chats continue to provide me with the opportunity to meet new people, acquire as well as refine skills – both personally and professionally. Click on the link to see some of the various chats with various topics that can help you in your personal and professional endeavors.

Articles of Interest (Dec. 2, 2016)

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Excerpt from The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player

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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.

3 Key Social Media Trends for Recruiters and HR in 2017

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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.

LeBron James and Leadership

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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.
  

3 Easy Ways To Offer Value To Your LinkedIn Connections

Articles of Interest (Nov. 30, 2016)

For this update, I am sharing with you various articles of interest for you to read, review and apply what you can from them. I have broken them down from our SET (Strategic - Engaged - Teamwork) acronym as well as a thought-provoking article by Jamy Bechler, who served as a high school boys basketball coach as well as being involved with many other endeavors that instill valuable skills into people. To read more about him, visit http://coachbechler.blogspot.com/(.)

Thankfulness

http://bit.ly/2fRGN2z

Strategic

http://bit.ly/2gJgKcG

Engaged

http://muse.cm/2glgK4A

Teamwork

http://bit.ly/2gOOGHT
http://bit.ly/2gydWP7

On the campus of Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon
November 30, 2016

Priorities

"...a leader’s time follows her priorities. If our priorities are disordered we will mismanage our schedule. If you’re feeling crunched for time, don't focus on greater efficiency. Instead, evaluate your priorities." - John Maxwell

For the last 16 years of my life, my priorities have centered on my family and my career. As I transition into this next stage of my life, I have started to examine  my priorities. Am I being accountable and  responsible?

Maxwell says, "How often do you think intentionally about your priorities?? If you want to maximize your effectiveness in the things that matter the most in your life, then you should take time to consider two things:

1. Your ideal priorities:  What do you value and believe you should be doing with your time?
2. Your actual priorities: How did you spend the last 24 hours, the last month during the weekday and on weekends? What are the last ten transactions in your bank account? Who are the top five people listed in your recent calls on your phone?

The responses to these two questions will help you develop a clear understanding of the gap between where you are today and where you’d really like to be."

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I hope as you've read this excerpt from John Maxwell has got you to think about your own priorities. The complete article is available on his blog at http://blog.johnmaxwell.com/tjmc/work-smarter-not-harder-how-your-priorities-can-change-your-life?utm_campaign=John+Maxwell+Presents&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--0vH4MO-D3oATsPJuRGKhlahfJOHt1iT3Wj_VfsEy4kQUl7jYNndijy-3mHqD2gEuEYzYyoUcr_6bCVlR-neUO51wbuw&_hsmi=31634765&utm_content=31634765&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=2d5794ad-828f-479f-9cda-49618d2cb25f%7C72d12488-2014-459f-9fca-225fbc62ec49