Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.
Simply put, the direct power over the money supply is the indirect power over the people.
Analysis paralysis occurs when you overthink and underwork.
A low self-image is usually not based upon facts; it’s mismanaged memory.
If you accept excuses from others, it’s usually because you have accepted your own excuse.
Leverage is the ability to apply positive pressure on yourself to follow through on your decisions even when it hurts.
No business can be made easier to do than excuses are to make.
Success is assured when a person fears the pain of regret more than the pain of the process.
The ability to focus is the key separation point between those who move ahead and those who fall behind.
If you aren’t loyal to the few you won’t be blessed with the many.
Leaders do what ought to be done whether their deeds are known by thousands or known by no one.
When the urgent crowds out the important, people urgently accomplish nothing of value.
When a leader buys his own excuses, he also, unfortunately, sells them to his team.
Our culture says Status is more important than Wealth, but we teach the opposite.
The problem with incompetence is its inability to recognize itself.
If you get your spirit and heart right, everything else flows from there.
People love being around those who serve them.
Leaders speak truth into people who believe lies about themselves.
Managers maintain an efficient status quo while leaders attack the status quo to create something new.
A passive mindset “manages” to live with mediocre, but an active mindset “leads” to change until excellence results.
Avoidance of self deception is a matter of integrity not comfort.