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Re: What My Business Looks like (a peek under the hood)

timage — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:23:41 -0000

James ––– Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You do such a tremendous job of not only showing how you structure your business, but the WHY behind it. That is crucial. Well thought out and practical wisdom here. Appreciate your generosity in sharing it.

Re: 3 Habits of Highly Effective Coaches

timage — Wed, 17 May 2017 12:56:32 -0000

One of the coaching practices I'm learning is to rephrase my questions that encourage objective discussion rather than sounding like I'm challenging someone's motives. For example, instead of asking, "Why did you do this?", which can put the person on the defensive...I ask, "What were you hoping to accomplish by doing this?" This way, a person will more willingly and honestly share the outcome that was hoped for and the process he/she was trying to use to get there.

Re: What to Do When You Find Yourself Overcommitted

timage — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:33:13 -0000

To me, the key line in the whole post is this one: "When we see ourselves as victims, we’re powerless to change our circumstances." The moment I feel like all of the busyness is happening to me instead of because of me, I relinquish control and responsibility. If I don't own my calendar...it will own me.

Re: Why You Settle For Less When You Know There’s Better

timage — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:46:02 -0000

Thank you! One of the lessons I am taking from this is that starting over doesn't mean "completely" starting over.

Re: 5 Reasons Why Leaders Must Sometimes Take A Back Seat

timage — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:51:53 -0000

This is a great metaphor for the leader who serves and supports the process of raising up new leaders. I've always been drawn to and inspired by those in leadership who can communicate, "Follow me, I'm right behind you," in words and actions.

Re: NSA Drops the Platform Name: My Response

timage — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:29:13 -0000

Looks like we now have a case study on some do's and don'ts when it comes to branding, both personally and organizationally. I admire the way Michael responded to the initial announcement and the integrity expressed by the NSA when it recognized it's error. There's a lot to learn here.

Re: 10 Time-Saving Social Media Tools for a Productive Summer

timage — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:36:45 -0000

Kevan! Dude...you are publishing great material for Buffer. Love all of the great content you are writing. Keep it up. Cheering you on from Idaho!

Re: When You Lose An Election

timage — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:51:31 -0000

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Re: Wherever You Are, There You Are

timage — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:16:45 -0000

This is great wisdom. I am most encouraged and encouraging when I focus 'more' on the people I work with than the work itself.

Re: Self-Discipline Isn’t Convenient

timage — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:39:51 -0000

Jinankarameh! Really appreciate the comment. Thank you for adding to the conversation. I agree that burnout can kill our best attempts to accomplish something worthwhile.

Re: The John Maxwell Company

timage — Wed, 28 May 2014 12:21:01 -0000

A good leader will graciously deflect the praise to those around him or her. Durant sees that kind of example in his coach and emulates it here in the midst of receiving one of the NBA's highest honors. This speaks not only to the quality of leadership on the team, but the culture that exists as well. Thunder Up!

Re: The John Maxwell Company

timage — Wed, 14 May 2014 11:58:05 -0000

90 days aren't much if compared to one's total lifespan. But there's something powerful about doing significant work in one of the areas mentioned for 90 days...in a row. Not many people can.

Re: When You Lose An Election

timage — Sat, 03 May 2014 14:42:09 -0000

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Re: 3 Easy Steps to Making Any Decision

timage — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:43:39 -0000

I love this post Robert! I just wrote a post about ways we find fulfillment in each day. One of those is to move toward the *accomplishment* of a goal. It's not enough to make a goal, state a goal, or plan out a goal. The key, as you so passionately and eloquently state, is to move forward and take action! It's not that people are afraid to say "YES" to something, it's that they're not willing to say "NO" to everything else.

Re: The John Maxwell Company

timage — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 11:48:08 -0000

If our purpose and potential is a "gift from God" (which I believe it is!) then we are called to be good stewards of that gift. It is not "ours" but rather, it is to be used for the good of others as a way to bring glory to the one who gave it. I believe that one day, I will have to give an account of my gifts. I hope that I will be found faithful in the way I learned them and leveraged them to make the world a better place.

Re: How to Break the Rules and Do the Impossible

timage — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:45:32 -0000

Hi Robert! One of the rules I've broken is the "everything needs to be perfect to move forward" rule. I am now setting deadlines to ship and when the date comes...I ship. I don't want to let the last 10% of a project keep me from moving forward when I have 90% ready to go. I am now trying to live by the guideline: ship...and adapt.

Re: It’s Not About Me

timage — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:45:57 -0000

Thanks Rick. I appreciate the affirmation and well wishes. I'm hoping to build these concepts in my students so they can leave a lifetime of legacy.

Re: My iPhone Home Screen

timage — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:17:50 -0000

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Re: The Lost Art of Personal Branding: How to Go from Milquetoast to Rock Star

timage — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:21:18 -0000

Great reminder Robert. I found these questions really helpful as I read your latest book.

Empathy is one of the most powerful tools I've found for connecting with an audience. People fail to relate with those on the other side of the table because they're unable to discern how the person on the other side is feeling, what they're thinking or needing. Listening with your heart is more difficult than listening with your ears. But that's where connections are made.

Re: How to Escape Crippling Fear

timage — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:24:56 -0000

I absolutely love the line, "fear can't catch you if you're moving." With that in mind, I am going to dedicate the first two hours of each day toward my number one task. I will put the distractions aside (by putting them on my calendar for later in the day) and focus as hard as I can to use those first two hours wisely.

Re: The John Maxwell Company

timage — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:46:31 -0000

I I like to treat gratitude like a discipline. It is something I want to express everyday. I actually put it on my TODAY list (the activities/habits I want to do everyday). Each day, when I put my head on the pillow, I want to have thanked (out loud, in your face, with feeling) someone. Gratitude is the antidote to self-centeredness.

Re: It’s a miracle any of us survived youth group…

timage — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:29:36 -0000

Sledding at youth winter retreat. We created jumps. We sent kids flying into the air at speeds of over 25 mph...sometimes two at a time...sometimes as a train. We supported the local ER that day with three separate visits. I am not proud of this confession.

Re: Don’t Promote Yourself: 3 Alternatives to Being the Smarmy Marketer

timage — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:58:18 -0000

Jeff. Great ideas that all flow out of an abundance mindset. One of the best ways to monetize your work is to give stuff away. I appreciate how you invite people to buy one of your books and then give your buyers so much more than a book with their purchase. That's great marketing!

Re: The John Maxwell Company

timage — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:27:15 -0000

While this is a common phrase in marketing, I truly believe it applies to our communications: "Narrow your focus, broaden your appeal." The key to the five principles listed above is to have ONE point and stick with that ONE point. Digress at your own peril.

Re: Why You Need an Elevator Pitch (and How to Create One)

timage — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 13:19:55 -0000

Great content in this post and video! One of the tools I've used to help me hone my message and create more "elevator speech" promotion is this simple template: "I help __name your specific audience____, to ____name the task that solves a problem____, so they can ____state the solution and benefit_____. This helps me get crystal clear on what I'm trying to do and who I'm doing it for.

For example, one of my statements is: I help students to develop crucial leadership skills so they can be prepared for both their present and future responsibilities.