Give more
A true leader is a giver, never a taker – Robin Sharma. Give more than what we take. Give more than what we receive. Give more than what we ask for. Give more.
Leadership
Thinking
It is a universal principle that you get more of what you think about – Jack Canfield. Fortunately, what I think about is my choice. How do I leverage this universal principle to work in my favour? By thinking of what I need more of (instead of what I need less of). By thinking of
Focus
Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus – Alexander Graham Bell. Focus – marshalling our thoughts, words, energies, efforts and actions to one thing, one purpose – It is incredibly empowering!
Fear
Everything you want is on the other side of fear – Jack Canfield. Anything that’s extra-ordinary gets done outside our comfort zone. Transcending the fear – surpassing the limits set by rationality and logic – Emotive urge (alone) helps us do that. Am I drawing-upon my emotional intelligence enough, to go where I want to
Seeking
We get what we seek. We get what we look for. One may call it passion, vision, dream, persistence, resolve, tenacity, perseverance, grit, commitment… Simply put, we get what we seek.
Doing
Nobody ever got muscles by watching me lift the weights – Arnold Schwarzenegger Doing – that’s what really matters. Knowing is one thing. Being aware is another. It’s about bringing-in awareness – that influences the actions. A Coach could help…
Language
Language and vocabulary that we use makes a difference. A significant one at that. Positive language that I employ results in positive mind-set (inside), leads to positive difference (outside) – for example ‘Stop making mistakes’ to ‘Be more accurate’; ‘Don’t be lethargic’ to ‘Feel more energetic’. It’s also shifting our focus from ‘what I need
Doing
‘The shortest answer is doing’ – George Herbert. What prevents us from doing what we know we need to be doing? Reasons could be many – might need clarity, courage or whatever that it takes. How do we get to ‘doing’, acting-upon things that we keep contemplating for long… The shortest answer is doing.
Curiosity
‘I would place my bet on curiosity’ – Michael Dell, when asked to name the single most important attribute that CEOs need to succeed in turbulent times. Curiosity – that which helps us to explore, listen, be receptive, be open-minded, rejoice… and to enjoy life, and the journey…
What to focus on
What we focus on expands – Anonymous. Whatever I put my focus into, that’s what I get more of. Wouldn’t it make more sense therefore to focus on what I want than what I don’t want? On good than the bad? On positives than the negatives? On solutions than the challenges? It’s my choice –