“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” -Frederick Douglas
Monday Motivator by Frederick Douglas
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Monday Motivator: Branson on Retaining Great Workers…
“Train people well enough so they can leave; treat them well enough so they…
Monday Motivator: What Drives Your Choices?
“The way we see things drives our choices, and, of course, our choices change the way we see things.” –Seth Godin When you notice that you’re not seeing things the … Continue reading Monday Motivator: What Drives Your Choices?
Monday Motivator: Seth on “Showing Up”
Showing up is something almost every creative leader has in common. In business, in the arts, in society. –Seth Godin
Monday Motivator: Seth G on Skill
Here is your Monday thought: “Talent is overrated. Skill is acquirable.” – Seth Godin If you want something, develop the skills you need to get it. Never give up because … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Seth G on Skill
Do You Know What your “Motivation Buttons” Are?
It’s time to get in touch with your “motivation buttons.” Each of us has motivational triggers. Sometimes we take for granted that we know what motivates us. Sometimes it just … Continue reading Do You Know What your “Motivation Buttons” Are?
Monday Motivator: Motivation vs. Talent
Motivation will almost always beat mere talent. –Norman Ralph Augustine What do you think of this? Are you motivated? Are you talented?
Monday Motivator: Where Does Improvement Start?
“Improvement begins with I.” – Arnold H. Glasow This speaks to action. Taking action. What can you do to improve your organization? What can YOU do to improve your health? … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Where Does Improvement Start?
Monday Motivator: Motivation and Consistency
When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren’t the people who are motivated but have consistency in their motivation. –Arsene Wenger Hmmmm. Interesting thought. … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Motivation and Consistency
Monday Motivator: Leadership is the Capacity to…
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” –Warren G. Bennis One of the differences between leadership and management is the vision component. Leaders have the vision. They know … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Leadership is the Capacity to…
Monday Motivator: Leaders and Pain
This an interesting observation… “Leaders don’t inflict pain, they share pain.” –Max Depree This speaks to the “we” in leadership, doesn’t it?
