Welcome to my leadership blog. Ideas have consequences and the goal of this blog is to discuss ideas of consequence. Some ideas you may agree with and some you may disagree. No worries. The only rules are that you post under your own name and that you think and discuss in a civil manner. People who attack others only prove they have reached the limit of their logic. The Bible states, "Iron sharpens iron" and we will sharpen one another by what we read, write and think. The goal of this blog is to help us identify and follow truth in all areas of our lives. I encourage you to join our leadership discussion and transform yourself and others through the renewing of our minds.
View Article  Quotes for the Day, from Orrin Woodward, passed along from Jeff Granger
Quotes for the Day 

"A sure way to a great day is to have enthusiasm." 

 Norman Peale      

"Enthusiasm addspice to our actions."  

 M.K. Soni

"The business of life is to enjoy oneself."

Norman Douglas

"Opportunities are never lost.  Someone will take the ones you miss."

Catherine Pulsifer

"One of these days is none of these days."

English Proverb

View Article  Chris Brady Bio

Educated in engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from GMI and a Master’s in Systems Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University on full scholarship. With his unique style of combining passion and humor, Mr. Brady has spoken to audiences all over the world about free enterprise and success. He is the creator of the popular Fred Snodgrass and Obstacles characters, and writes the humor column This Crazy Journey.

View Article  Today and Time
Today is here.  I will start with a smile and resolve to be agreeable.  I will not criticize.  I refuse to waste my valuable time.

 

Today in one thing I know I am equal with all others—Time.  All of us draw the same salary in seconds, minutes and hours.

 

Today I will not waste my time because the minutes I wasted yesterday are as lost as a vanished thought.

 

Today I refuse to spend time worrying about what might happen…--it usually doesn’t.

I am going to spend my time making things happen.

 

Today I am determined to study to improve myself, for tomorrow I may be wanted and I must not be found lacking.

 

Today I determined to do the things I should do.  I firmly determine to stop doing the things I should not do.

 

Today I begin by doing and not wasting my time.  In one week I will be miles beyond the person I am today.

 

Today I will not imagine what I would do if things were different.  They are not different.  I will make success with what material I have.

 

Today I will stop saying “If I had time”—I know I never will “find time” for anything.  If I want time, I must make it.

 

Today I will act toward other people as though this might be my last day on earth.  I will not wait for tomorrow.  Tomorrow never comes…

 

Reprinted from INDIANA JOURNAL

View Article  New Founders Platinums

Our Team had over 50 new founders platinums at our Fall Leaderships.  This is exciting news!  That is over three times as many founders platinums than the year before.  Business is good!  Laurie and I are proud of all the men and women who stepped up and moved on.  Life is a journey that begins when you take the first step.  Thank you leaders of the team for your example of servanthood.  God Bless you on your journey to victory.

View Article  Leaders are Readers
Reading is a habit that can change your whole destiny.  I have gone on another reading binge that has helped me finish 5 books in the last 11 days.  I am so thankful for the hunger to learn.  If I was to wish one thing to every member of our business it would be hunger.  When someone is hungry they will do what it takes to change.  One of my mentors used to say, "It is easier to teach a hungry person how to be sharp, than teach a sharp person how to be hungry."  Are you hungry?  You have got to be hungry to win!  Get a big dream and we will see you in diamond club!  God Bless.

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