Leaders Are Readers, Right?

 

What a POWERFUL quote! I love that the late, President Truman stated the DIFFERENCE of that fact that not everyone that reads is a leader. Notice the definite statement made in that second part and especially notice the words "ALL" and "ARE".

No "if's, and's or butt's about it". ALL leaders ARE readers. BAM!

I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know when I say that we live in a busy world. I get it...sometimes it's HARD to find the time to read, not to mention to find a place without distractions to be able to read.

BUT...we all DO have the ability to LISTEN to books, don't we? Let me help you out here...the answer is actually, "Yes!".

Just think about the time you spend in the car or the time that you spend walking or doing other exercise. For some, the time used in food prep for a meal could be used to listen to a book or....you get the idea.

I'm sure you are likely aware that Audible has a 100% FREE TRIAL to where you can download some books to listen to and then decide if you want to "join up" with their program. Just click on that highlighted text in the previous sentence to go check it out. No worries...there are no surprises or "gotcha' " ANYTHING by checking it out.

I'd love to hear back from you when you find your new favorite writer and/or book.

So, again, you can go HERE to check it out and - who knows - be encouraged to become a leader among those whose lives you touch along the way.

Until next time, remember...

YOU'RE HERE FOR A REASON and, whatever you do, always be sure to...

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

Mike

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Inspire Others

We talked about leaders vs. followers in the last blog entry and, today, we continue with some more thoughts on leaders.

 

John Quincy Adams sums it up pretty well, wouldn't you agree?

 

Just because people "follow" you doesn't make you a leader! Yes, it's true in our current world of social media but it also applies in actual, physical situations.

 

You may be a boss that has many people follow your instructions but, friend, that does NOT make you a leader. It makes you a boss.

 

Can you be a boss AND a leader at the same time? Sure you can...just re-read the graphic above and answer that question for yourself.

 

I had a "boss" not too long ago that actually told a group of new employees one day that he didn't care about them. It was really quite confusing because in one breath he would talk about how much this company would take care of their employees and then, in the next breath, he said, "I don't care about you. I don't care anything at all about you. I pay - you do!"

 

Guess what? He didn't get much - if any - respect from his employees. He did NOTHING to inspire and, in big part due to his actions, this company has several billboards that ALWAYS indicate that this company is hiring.

 

You know why? No one is staying!

 

Here's the kicker: there ARE some leaders that work there IN SPITE OF this guy at the helm. They actually DO inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more. These leaders are not afraid to encourage those that listen to step away from this job that will bring in "decent" wages and take on bigger and more rewarding challenges.

 

Again, having followers does NOT make you a leader.

 

Who are YOU following? Are you being inspired?

 

And you, Mr. "Leader" (or so you may think)....do you fit the criteria set at the beginning of this article today by Mr. Adams?

 

If not, why not make a change and see what is possible in YOUR life and in the lives of those that you can lead?

 

It's up to you. It's your choice.

 

Here's to those that actually LEAD and INSPIRE....thank you.

 

For each of us along the journey, always remember to...

 

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

 

Mike

 

 

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Develop Followers or Leaders?

Think about this: why would you want to teach and/or train someone to take your position and/or surpass your position?

 

In the corporate world, you likely would not.

 

However, there ARE those who have the desire to not only teach and/or train others to improve their situation but to even go far beyond what they, themselves, have been able to accomplish.

 

It's kind of a "proud parent" type of thing and it brings a sense of pride and joy to see those that have been taught and trained to do such great and mighty things.

 

That's one of the great things about the world of home based businesses. Those "leaders" who train new people that come into the company usually not only want the new person to do well but also takes great pride in helping achieve great things even if it means that the now "not so new" person passes them up in earnings and achievements.

 

Hey, followers are nothing to sneeze at. Followers are needed but, at the same time, we cannot survive with a world full of followers. That alone is impossible, right? You MUST have at least ONE leader.

 

But think of the good that can be done by creating more and more leaders!

 

It's exciting to think about the things that can be achieved and accomplished in our world by creating more and more leaders.

 

If you've followed me for long you already know this but, for those that don't know me very well let me clarify something here - I'm not talking about achieving corporate take overs or building bigger and better buildings, etc.

 

I AM talking about all of the great things that can be accomplished in helping those that need help all around the world by instilling this attitude of SERVICE among our leaders!

 

We should not and CAN NOT expect for our government to take care of everyone that has need. However, as individuals, as LEADERS with a mission of SERVICE that work to develop more and more leaders with the same mission we, together, can accomplish GREAT things!

 

Starting with where you live right now. In your neighborhood, your town, your city, your state.

 

Start looking. Start dreaming. Start planning.

 

Decide NOW to become a leader that will develop other leaders to get these things done!

 

I hope YOU are getting excited as you read this. It's real! It's possible! It's up to YOU and ME to make it happen.

 

Well?

 

Will you?

 

Together we can!

 

And, as you do so, be sure to...

 

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

 

Mike

 

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