Purpose. Calling. Vocation. Roles. Legacy. These are lofty but important words  that we need to understand if we want to make the most of the moments of our lives and make a positive difference in the lives of other people that we lead, influence, and interact with on a daily basis. Today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments focuses on how true and committed faith leads to works that redeem and restore the world in which we live.

 

We all go through trials in our lives - tests of our faith and the foundation that we base our lives on. Some trials can rock our world if we allow adversity and a change in circumstances to cast doubt on who we are, why we are here, and who is guiding and helping us to navigate our lives.

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a lesson that I recently taught from the book of James in the Bible. I pray that you will find this inspiring, comforting, and encouraging whether you are going through a trial in your life or just need wisdom to help prepare you for when the trials may come. Today's episode includes:

- A Story about Desi Linden's Boston Marathon Moment

- 4 Questions that are better than the question of "Why?" when you are in the midst of a trial

- The difference between joy and happiness

- Why we need to embrace trials as a part of life

- How training for a marathon relates to the journey of life

- Endurance: the result of a "Cumulative Effect and Daily Deposits"

- A true source of wisdom in all circumstances

- The battle of faith vs doubt

Leadership is a choice that everyone must make. You don't have to be the CEO of a company or have a fancy title to be a leader. Leadership equates to influence, and every one of us has influence, or the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.

Through our research and experience, we have found that the best leaders - the ones who make a significant, positive, and transformational difference in their organizations and in the lives of others - make 3 important choices every day.

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explain what those choices are and offer some questions that can help you apply these choices to your own life and role as a leader.

Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and respond to adversity or a change in circumstances. Resiliency, grit, and mental toughness can be improved and developed. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share key characteristics of resilient people in sports, business, and life based upon our research and experience in working with elite athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.

We all have moments in life. Some moments we sleep, some we stumble, and some moments we soar. The decisions, choices, and responses we make in a moment produce momentum in our lives either to fly or to fall. Every moment counts! The question is: Do we make the most of the moments in our lives? And how do we respond when there is a brief stumble along the way?

In today's podcast episode, I share about the importance of moments and why we should not take them for granted. I also offer 4 questions to help to direct our thoughts and actions in a powerful way in the midst of a moment.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in a situation where our foundation is not strong and our circumstances have rocked our world! It is in these times, the mountaintop moments, and everything in between where I rediscover who the real source of my strength is. Today's podcast episode is focused on the spiritual dimension of our lives, and I pray it encourages you to rely on God as your Rock, your Fortress, and your Savior in whatever circumstance and stage of life you are navigating.

In my work with elite athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, performance is a common theme. We all want to perform and do our best, especially in the greatest moments of our lives! The reality is that we are not perfect, and we will experience mountaintop moments and valley moments in our lives and everything in between. The key is to "be present" and bring our best mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually to the moments on our lives.

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer 6 practical steps that you can take to truly "perform in the moment." You can apply these principles to any role that you play in life. I hope you enjoy today's episode and listen to the end for a special opportunity to gain access to resources that will help you take your performance to the next level!

According to a recent State of the Global Workplace Report from Gallup, 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. It is a problem and can affect the performance and profitability of your team, company, or organization. As a leader, you have a responsibility to do everything you can to be actively engaged and to create an environment that invites your employees to do the same. While employee engagement is a dual responsibility, leaders have a great opportunity to initiate this process.

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 5 ways that you can improve the engagement of your employees and set them up for success.

Jim Collins wrote a timeless classic book entitled Good To Great that many people have read. In this book, Collins explained about how great companies separate themselves from being just good companies. While there are many great concepts and quotes found in his book, the one quote that I love is:

"Good is the enemy of Great!"

I have used this quote with the athletes and business leaders that I coach as well as the companies that I serve as a consultant to talk about what this means for their performance, their teams, and their organization or company. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the difference between "good players vs great players" in sports and relate it to any other role that you play in business and life.

Sociologists have done studies and discovered that even the most introverted person will influence or impact 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not "If?" but "How will we impact others?" Most people want to make a positive impact with their lives. In order to make a positive impact we have to be present - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Impact is what we make it...based on our choices.

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 different mindsets that will determine how we impact the outcomes in our lives, especially when faced with challenging and difficult circumstances. I also share a story of someone who chose to have a determined and focused mindset, which eventually led him to a performance and achievement that he will forever treasure!