"Without change, there would be no butterflies."

Are you resisting change because of comfort or fear?  I encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone - you may just be surprised at the beauty and wonder that is hiding under that old cocoon.  

“Focus on where you want to go, not where you’ve been.”

Where is your focus today?  Are you stuck in the past or busy watching the other racers?  I encourage you to keep your eyes on the future, and take it one step at a time.

“Your talent is God’s gift to you.  What you do with it is your gift back to God.”

How are you honoring God with the talent he has given to you?  Are you going out and sharing these talents, which is ultimately growing you and others… or, are you burying them out of fear or discomfort? 

“Sometimes the answer is to just listen… without trying to  fix it or offer alternatives, just be fully present and listen.  An ear that listens can be the best medicine for a heart that is hurting.”

Don’t be so quick to offer a solution when people come to you… sometimes all they are looking for is an ear.  I encourage you to listen for understanding, don’t listen to respond. There is a BIG difference in the two.

“Hustle beats talent when talent doesn’t hustle.”

You can have all the talent in the world, but if you aren’t using it, you might as well bury it in the backyard.  What areas of life do you need to increase your hustle? We don’t have to constantly sprint, just have consistent and intentional movement. 

“If you want to leave a footprint, don’t drag your feet.”

The work you put in today will yield the results of tomorrow.  What will your influence and life be 20 years from now? What are you doing today to leave a positive footprint?

Servant Leaders invest in the growth of those they lead. 

How can you invest in the long-term professional, personal, and spiritual growth of those you lead?  How will this investment impact the current climate of your workplace and the future of your organization?

“Don’t allow your wounds to transform you into someone you are not.” - Paulo Coelo

Don’t change your nature simply because someone harms you.  It’s ok to take precautions, but don’t stray away from who you are as a leader or person.

“To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and discover that the prisoner was you.” - Lewis Smede

Who do you need to forgive today?  Forgiveness doesn’t mean you agree with what has happened, it means you aren’t going to allow the past to control you.  When you find it difficult to forgive… think about the forgiveness and mercy we have been given.

“Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate.”

Where do you spend the majority of your time, mentally?  Are you focused on the opposition when you should be focused on your mission?  I encourage you to think positive today, direct your time and attention toward things you love or things that build up instead of things that divide or destroy.