March 26/17
I want to share about the process of going through a feeling of belief into the feeling of knowing. I have been fortunate over the last five years to lead an incredible group of people. As my leaderships skills grew over the last five years most of the choices made were ones that added value to people.
During this time I had the belief that these choices were the correct ones to add to the value of the team. However my confidence levels were not always high during that time and there were moments of doubt. As I have been given the opportunity to lead others for several years now I feel the last five years I have grown the most. It is during these last five years the speed of this growth has also increased.
The goal of providing value to people has been the biggest change over the last five years. As I started out as a young leader with a focus of providing results. However what life has taught me over last while is to switch my focus on providing value to people I lead. As I have done this one of the outcomes has been the quality of results have increased with my team. Not only the quality of results improved it continues to increase in the speed of the improvements as well.
All of this is getting done by the team and as individuals they operate as one unit. I am truly blessed to be a part of this team. I have seen the growth of this team explode and even as of late there is news that will change us forever. The team has not slowed down and keeps going forward while others around struggle.
The secret is once people have learned the basic skill of their job then as a leader you need to focus on building them. A daily focus of one positive conversation at a time with a goal to provide value to your people.
So the transition from a belief to knowing happened to me this last week. I was given the gift of completing the John Maxwell Certified Training Program. It was during this time in Orlando my belief shifting into knowing. It was at that moment the switch was engaged for me and I know I am able to move forward with skills to create my future. It is an unstoppable change and that force is in me now. Like the strong healthy oak tree in a storm as wind and darkness start to pull on its strength. It is able to withstand the force of the storm. Not only can it stand the force of the storm it also provides shelter from this storm to other living beings. This is s sign of strong leadership and when you arrive at this level it is your duty to serve others.
Since I have returned from this conference I have been exposed to a few folks that say or don't understand the value of this type of leadership. However like the oak tree in a storm this energy does not impact me nor does it slow me down. The goal has been written for the next chapter in my life and that goal of providing value to others will be relentless.
It has taken me 42 years of life experience to arrive at this point and I am so excited to see the new learning will continue in me. As you are reading this and can relate to these words, your on your track. I can assure you what your seeking and your passion will be unlocked.
A key learning moment for you to achieve this is by your choice of your circle of friends that you surround yourself with. Follow your intuition. If the people you spend a lot of time with are not adding value to your life you will need to start seeking out those who do add value. As this is a key ingredient to building your foundation of unlocking the greatness that is in you.
With kindness it is important to let people know your choices as that conversation may plant a seed in that persons growth. It might take years for that seed to grow in that person however it will. This act along will be the start of creating value with people. This multiplying effect will change lives.
So right now in this moment, get up, get a piece of paper and start writing down your goals. The most import part comes next and that is to start to achieve your newly created goals.
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