Action Changes Things
If you could write down one piece of advice or something you recently learned on a “post it” note to inspire yourself this week… what would it say? Post it… today!
In my latest book, Life in the Leadership Lane, I share 75 notes we can all “ACT” on from 75 high performing leaders in the section called “the brick wall of leadership”. See below… It’s about building on these small principles that when we add them up - they become our building blocks in our careers. When was the last time someone said something inspiring that was an aha moment? Did you right it down? Did you share it with your team? College basketball coach Drew Story always shares how “the wise take from the strong”. Surround yourself with amazing people and start building. Now is the time to ACT… because “action changes things”. Start by ordering a copy of my book this week for you and your team – it’s team member engagement like no other - and let me know if you would like for me to join you for a lunch session!
Life in the Leadership Lane’s “Brick Wall of Leadership”
You can’t be successful without failures. Chrissie Rogers | You have to lead by example. You can't ask from others things you don't require of yourself. LaTonya McElroy | Trust is the currency to any human relationship. Jimmy Taylor | True change comes from individual behavior. Angela Shaw | Leaders make other people feel valued. Steve Browne | When you seek out relationships, and stay in a growth mindset, you can find mentors anywhere. Annie Carolla | It’s okay to fail, because that is how we learn. Lianne Daues | Believe in people, even when they don’t believe in themselves. Jill Cole | Well-being is doing the things you love doing, while managing all of the things you need to get done. Danny Bogard | I did think I knew a lot about disability and inclusion space until I started participating. Mary Leone | This year more than ever, we need to be armed with a pencil and a big eraser. Melissa Goebel | Partnering and being a subject matter expert is the core of being a good recruiter. Shannon Mosley | When you work hard and deliver, things start happening for you. Suzanne Myers | Inclusion is about bringing yourself to the table in fullness. Halima K. McWilliams | It’s critically important that people know who we are, and what we are about, and we know who we are, and what we are about. Kim Zoller | Every experience you have is a lesson learned. Mandy Monk | It’s not the product, it’s the finished product. Martha E. Thornton | There is a lot of power in saying yes. Seth McColley | Just because you don’t have a certain title doesn’t mean you’re not a leader. LaToya Whatley | Everyone needs to know they deserve to be in the room and have a voice. Tyra Bremer | A high performing team is people that challenge one another. Dustin Paschal | Use your values to shape decisions. Greg Hawks | See people where they are, and meet people where they are. Lesli Mensching | If you’re feeling like there is something you want to chase, a dream, something to do – go do it. Paige Lueckemeyer | The most satisfying thing about leadership is you get to help others achieve their goals. Melissa Carrillo | We are all looking to give back and that’s what volunteering is. Kathy Hardcastle | Baby steps are sometimes the best when you set out to accomplish a goal. Lynne Stewart | When you start looking at the big picture and you start looking at the impact your job makes, it is transformational. Christie Linebarger | Try to reach for that brass ring, even if it’s a little out of reach. Janet Hanofee | Be a student, be a solution, and be sustainable. Mitch Beckman | Simply say, thank you. Jamie Son | The work that I am doing today is going to make life better for someone else. Rose Ann Garza | Don’t let rejection tell you that you’re not great. Camille Tate | The work that I am doing helps me live my two core values every single day. Melanie Shaffer | High performing teams are ones that treat employees like customers. Yvonne K. Freeman | Teams that work really well together get charged up because they believe in the goal they are going after, and they believe in how they are going to get there. Diane Sanford | We are where work is going. Lynn Shotwell | Always approach your job with the lens of a CEO. David Windley | Empower everyone and let them feel invested. Toby Rowland | Developing people will develop your culture. Kevin Dawson | Bring the fun and work can be fun. Jessica Heer | Be yourself. Ed Curtis | Do the right thing. Ray Kallas | Don’t judge a book by its cover. Mike Sarraille | Be a talent magnet. George Randle | Enjoy the moment. Denise Snow | Job readiness is about being ready all the time. Kelvin Goss | Focus on the steps, not the fall. Tony Bridwell | The goal is not to be perfect, it’s to be better. Allison Rezentes | When the door closes, find a window to break. Adrianne Court | It’s a mindset shift to move away from I am right and this is how things should be done, to having open mindedness. Erica Rooney | A leader is somebody who’s really going to bring people along and lift others up. Connie Clark | Leadership is achieving results with and through others. Tonya Carruthers | If you want something, ask for it. Kim Pisciotta | Anybody - no matter what their position - can be a leader formally or informally. Lisa Collins | It’s important to give back what we’ve been given. Lauren Truelove | The NO is leading me to the right YES. Leann Day | See people where they are and meet people where they are. Leslie Mensching | Leadership is an honor and a privilege. Nicole Roberts | Find happiness in the intersection between helping people grow, connectivity and creativity. Shawn Storer | We can't serve without connecting, and we can't connect without serving. Bruce Waller | Every position is a learning opportunity. Jennifer Swisher | Learning has not occurred until behavior has changed. Dr. Derek Crews | Everyone wants a voice. Kim Kneidel | Leadership is to be in service for others. Angela Deputy | If I can make this person's day just a fraction easier, they are going to remember that long term. Justin Dorsey | Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Erin McKelvey | If you are growing with the company, you are growing the company. Dustin Jones | My purpose is to be of service to others. Nicole DiRocco | Tell a story. You need to showcase how you are a difference maker. Jimmy Richards | Care about people first. Holly Novak | Follow your Passion. Brian Yanus | Choose your inner circle wisely. Bronwyn Allen | Don’t be afraid to change it up for improvement. Bob Stoops | Be true to yourself. Jed Gifford | Always be looking for the next step. Adam Waller | Look for the gold in other human beings. Carol Kiburz | If you’re not ready to fail, you’re not ready to scale. Jane Atkinson |
Call to Action: Take out a post-it note and write something down that inspires you – then ACT – post on social media and on your desk to remind you and others – its’ all about action!
Quote of the day…
“During difficult moments, I just try to stay calm and disciplined.” -Carlos Alcarez, 2024 Mens Wimbledon Champion
Want to read more about this topic – pick up a copy of “Life in the Leadership Lane”… or pick up copies for your team – many companies are using this for team building.
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Looking for ideas to continue driving your career with purpose? Listen to Life in the Leadership Lane podcast – Season 5!
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