“Sometimes in our attempt to give children everything we didn't have, we forget to give them what we did.”

 

Do you find yourself focuses so much on what you didn’t have, that you are failing to share or teach what you did?  Your experiences are important, to you and your children.  Share these, I mean, you’re better because of them… right? 

“Your actions set the expectations others have for you.” 

 

What do your actions say about you?  Make a list of the most important features one can possess in your opinion… how many of these traits do you practice or live out daily? 

“Managers help people see themselves as they are; Leaders help people to see themselves as better than they are.” - Jim Rohn

How are you spending time with those you lead, personally and professionally? Everyone has a purpose in this world - whether you can see it or not. I encourage you to look beyond the surface - especially with the ones under your leadership.

“Managers help people see themselves as they are; Leaders help people to see themselves as better than they are.” - Jim Rohn

How are you spending time with those you lead, personally and professionally? Everyone has a purpose in this world - whether you can see it or not. I encourage you to look beyond the surface - especially with the ones under your leadership.

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” – John 15:4

What wall are you facing today and are you following the Lords instructions to break it down? Have you even looked to him for guidance? My challenge for you, take a moment to pray for guidance and direction in your life.

Wayne Gretzky once said, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where is has been.”

Where are you at today? Are you chasing the puck or are you waiting for it to come to you? Are you prepared to do what it takes to get in position?

“Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are seeds… you can plant flowers, or you can plant weeds.”

Our minds are such a powerful thing… we think things into existence long before they materialize. The thoughts you have are growing something, but is it the right thing? I challenge you to be aware of your thoughts today and intentional about remaining positive.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:6-7

What you anxious about today? What has you in the same place as Jonah… unwilling to trust in God’s plan? My encouragement to you is to humble yourself, and turn it over to God. He will never leave you or lead you down the wrong path.

“Every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new.”

We are all going to make mistakes – daily. Instead of beating yourself up over it, leverage this as a learning opportunity for yourself and for others. Don’t be afraid to share your experiences with others… leaders recognize and utilize their experiences to help others... even the painful ones.

“A day without laughter is a day wasted” – Charlie Chaplin

When things seem to be spiraling out of control – take a moment to step back and just breath. Focus on and count your blessings… I promise, they will always outweigh your problems.