John Maxwell teaches that experience is not the best teacher. What he says is the best teacher is evaluated experience. I believe in this lesson. What it means to me is that you need to reflect on your experiences to learn from them. I do this by writing in my journal every evening. Every Day…
Most people focus on achieving goals, but lasting success comes from becoming the kind of person who naturally produces those results. Instead of asking, “What do I want to accomplish?” ask, “Who do I need to become?” Goals Set Your Direction, Identity Shapes Your Actions A focus on goals drives outcome-based thinking while a focus…
I believe in the power of self-directed leadership and working to master yourself. I have also learned that are six key areas where you can set goals what will transform you into a more effective leader. These areas are the following: In this article I will explore each of these areas in more detail. Character…
What motivates you to take action? Why do you pursue your goals, work hard, and continue moving forward when challenges arise? Motivation generally falls into two categories: extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards and incentives. These are benefits that originate outside of yourself, such as money, bonuses, promotions, vacation time,…
I asked ChatGPT what kind of leader I am becoming, and it identified 7 mindsets that I am embracing as a leader. These mindsets are: These just don’t apply to me. You too can embrace some or all of these mindsets, which will shape and impact how you lead your teams. And in this article,…
Something I believe in is continuous learning and self improvement. In fact, my core values include continuous learning and Kaizen. Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy and business concept that means “continuous improvement.” The word comes from two Japanese words: Together, Kaizen refers to making small, ongoing improvements over time instead of relying on dramatic overnight…
One of the greatest benefits of being a member of Toastmasters is the opportunity for growth through leadership service. Over the years, I have served in a variety of club and district leadership roles, and each role has helped me grow both personally and professionally. Through these experiences, my confidence has increased, my communication skills…
Have you ever missed opportunities in life because of fear or a lack of experience? I have, and I regret those missed opportunities. Let me share a story with you about the first area speech contest I organized as an Area Governor for my Toastmasters district. This was back in 2013, and I had 6…
A great quote by my favorite author John C. Maxwell is that “Successful people do daily what unsuccessful people do only occasionally!” In today’s blog article I am going to explore what this means. Knowing What to Do Many of us know what to do to be successful. Knowing what to do is great, but…
“I always honor my commitments to other people. I wish I was an other person so I can honour my commitments to myself.” – Jonathan Ettie The above quote is something I have thought to myself from time to time. One of my core values is integrity, and I am really good at following through…
