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Is it just me or have you noticed how we as a society have for the most part lost an ability to maintain perspective? Have you noticed our inability to think critically about the issues at hand? Have you noticed at how we are now afraid to discuss insights and conclusions because it might change our truth.

What I know is there is nothing more difficult than to follow a leader who has become stale in their thinking and vision. It is difficult to follow a leader who believes their best years are behind them.

There are going to be crisis’ in our life. Keep perspective ahead of a crisis! Freshen your current perspective with the following eight (8) tools.

Ask Questions of Yourself

• What is my mission? Mine personally is to live out of a leadership context while influencing others. Get real with yourself!
• Who is my client? Who is your direct report?
• What does my client value?
• What is my plan?
• What are my results? Results speak for themselves.

Examine and Clarify Your Offer

What would the world miss if I left my job today? Always remember that you matter!

Offer Who You Are – Not By What you Do

This is about the depth of character in your innermost being. The definition of YOU is not based upon what you do, rather it is based upon who you are!

Re-certify Yourself Annually

You either are evolving or stagnating. Re-establishing your skill set by staying proactive instead of reactive.

Commit To A Personal Development Life Plan

You cannot lead where you have not walked! This journey begins with knowing yourself in order to grow yourself. Then others can be influenced by your growth.

Focus On Personal Disciplines

• What are the disciplines that keep you on point?
• Coach John Wooden would observe players for the first days of basketball camp to see where their sweet spot was for scoring. He would then put an “x” on the floor and state , “I will draw up a plan to get you in that sweet spot. Make sure that you show up.”

Learners Beat The Learned

In seasons of change learners inherit the earth, while the learned are frustrated by the world that has changed and their awareness of their lack or preparation!

Ask These Questions At The End of Every Day

• What did I learn today?
• How did I grow today?
• What will I do differently?

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Music:  “8th Anniversary by Diamond Ortiz