Recent events in Boston, MA and West, TX have reminded us of a stark reality: we cannot escape crisis situations. Although unable to avoid them, we can learn to lead people through them. In fact, dark, difficult times may be the moments when leadership is needed the most. While very few of us will ever be responsible to lead in…
Growth doesn’t just happen. Growth is intentional. Each of us has the opportunity to choose growth or to be complacent with where we stand. “You cannot change your life until you change something you do every day. By learning the laws and then living them, you will be on your way to reaching your potential. If you keep learning and…
One of my top five values is Growth! I work for John Maxwell, so how could I not love growth? It demonstrates progress, it seems synonymous with life (especially living life to the fullest), and it is often wrapped in passion (another one of my values). I am privileged to work with a team that is passionate about continual personal…
United makes John Maxwell leadership training available to all middle management personnel. So, his leadership principles saturate our corporate ethos to a large degree. But recently, I experienced one of John’s principles first hand.I attended a training luncheon and asked John a question about layoffs that United was expecting to have. “How would you prepare for a conversation with a…
“Out of what I had received in my development, I was also able to give. The confidence I gained from personal growth gave me credibility and made me believe I could start developing others. And in that, I found life’s greatest joy and reward.” 1 Isn’t one of the most satisfying things seeing the success and growth of those you…
At the end of the Revolutionary War, King George III allegedly asked his official court painter, American-born Benjamin West, about George Washington’s plans following the war. “They say he will return to his farm,” West replied. “If he does,” the incredulous monarch remarked, “he will be the greatest man in the world.” After the defeat and surrender of the British…
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