The great philosophy professor Howard Hendricks said, "I would rather my students drink from a running stream than a stagnant pool."
So many people go through life as a stagnant pool. They never learn; they never grow; they're content to just be where they are. Nobody wants to drink from a stagnant pool.
People want to be around people who are feeding them, who are helping them to grow. As leaders, we have a responsibility to continually grow ourselves and continually be learning and moving to that next level. Today, give yourself something to give to all of the people around you.
Recently, my brother Chad and I were talking about success, life, leadership, and other things. I asked Chad what his definition of freedom is and his answer blew me away. He said, “Freedom is the ability to be unapologetically you…and having the grace to allow others to do the same.” — Chad Lewis I asked […]
My mentor used to say, “You’re either fired up or burned out! And it’s a choice.” It’s easy to get overwhelmed and burned out. Life is hard. Business is ever-changing and full of challenges. Thankfully there are things we can do to reclaim our focus, energy, and passion. Here is an article from my friend […]
I was on a podcast recently and the host asked me about my daily rituals. He wanted to know what I focus on personally to make each day the best it can be. I have been fortunate to spend time with great leaders over the years. Here are some things I’ve observed and adopted into […]