From Belinda Ellsworth & Step Into Success
Introduction
A good coach will make his players see what they can become rather than what they are. ~ Ara Parseghian
People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy. ~ Oliver Goldsmith
The ultimate leader is not afraid to develop people to the point they surpass him or her in knowledge and ability. ~ Fred A. Manske, Jr.
Make Your Garden Grow!
The reality is successful people think differently. How differently they think will directly attribute to how successful they become. I once heard a story of a successful executive of a direct sales company credit her rise in corporate America. In this story she said, "I do not destroy things. From early in my career, when I touch something I have made it grow." This was not bragging, it was a statement of the facts - she has done exactly that over her years in the workplace and had a successful organization to prove the point.
The declaration has stuck with me. This executive knows in her soul that her job is to grow her business. There is never a question in her mind of "if" she can do it, she clearly focuses on "how" she will do it. I am confident that those who work with her also know that failure is not an option.
Many people get caught in the daily routine of their jobs and loose sight of the grand plan. I too struggle with the big "IF's". Deadlines that need to be met, family obligations, fear of failure, busy schedules, lack of experience, and countless other faux problems stop us from being focused on long term success. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the vision and picture of success and how each of us can achieve it.
I enjoy talking with people who are successful and self-made. Most of them are confident in their own abilities to achieve, and look for ways to help others find a path to excellence. Genuine leaders view the only road blocks to the top as internal, and know first-hand that anyone can accomplish more with the right mindset and support. They want others to succeed and are never jealous of another's climb to the top (even if they’re surpassed!).
This week’s book review, Making the Impossible Possible, details the inspirational journey of Bill Strickland and his mission to give back to others and encourages success through the examples he sets in inner-city Pittsburgh. It demonstrates the power of giving back and will motivate you to make a difference in the lives of others.
The sky is the limit..... if you know in your soul that the sky is the limit. I don't know about you, but I want to be like the person who makes things grow.
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