Just a thought on honor…
The difference between the leaders we revile and those that we praise is their individual level of honor.
In fact, honor is the force that holds a leader’s hunger in check. Without honor, hunger runs rampant and ultimately serves only selfish interests. Without honor, power, position, and title become the focus, instead of leading and serving people.
The character of a man is the only thing that will walk back from the grave into the hearts of the people who knew him - that is the true legacy of a leader of honor.
A Leader Is…
1. A Servant but also a leader.
2. A hard worker but not a workaholic.
3. Humble but not devalued.
4. Generous but not wasteful.
5. Positive but not unrealistic.
6. Teachable but not easily swayed.
7. Flexible but not unstable.
8. Fearless but not foolish.
9. Submissive but not passive
10. Dependent but also decisive.
11. Truthful but not too dogmatic.
12. Joyful but also sober.
13. Merciful but also just.
14. Loving but not sentimental.
15. Obedient but not fawning.
16. Loyal but not blind.
Human History
“Human history gives abundant testimony to the fact that no generation can rise above the level or quality of its leadership. Nations rise and fall according to their governments. This is true of businesses, families, as well as governments.”
K.Conner
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Time
Time is the most precious commodity we have.
Time to use.
Time to give.
No greater gift can you give to another than time.
No greater sacrifice can you ask of another than time.
No greater tool can you use than time.
No greater resource is more easily squandered than time.
It will change your life.
Make a marriage.
Grow a child.
Build a future.
Ten Things That Most People Tolerate
…that they shouldn’t. Why do most people accept these things as a normal part of life?
1. Being or feeling rushed.
2. Letting money dictate lifestyle choices.
3. Spending time with people who don’t treat them extremely well.
4. Buying or shopping at places where the experience is poor: clerks, lines, quality, value, price.
5. Running needless errands.
6. Being expected to do things, just because.
7. Being governed by tradition or a sense of duty.
8. Receiving poor quality food and service at restaurants.
9. Having machinery that breaks down when it shouldn’t.
10. Purchasing overpriced goods and services.
At first, it may seem hard or abnormal to question these patterns and experiences. If you do, though, life becomes more simple. You begin to make room for what is important.
As the leader of a company, a group, or a household, make it a priority in the new year to take control of your time and to waste less emotional energy on these distractions. You will find yourself more focused on the important tasks at hand.