The Surprising Secret of the Influential Leader

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. - George Bernard Shaw

Jimmy Johnson was the head football coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 1989 through 1994.  He had a reputation for being a no nonsense, disciplinarian who was tough on his players.

Falling asleep during one of his meetings was considered a “career limiting move.”  Everyone knew this.  Everyone, except for a backup linebacker named John Roper.  

Getting The Best Performance From Your People

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”  John Quincy Adams

A Shop Owner named “George” was meeting with his General Manager, named “Ed.”   

Normally, they would have their Monday one on one meetings at George’s office, but this particular day was different.  George decided that a field trip was in order.

He took Ed out to this gorgeous field.  As they walked, George pointed to the blue ocean to their left. As they continued to walk, he directed Ed’s attention to the breathtaking mountains to their right.   

The Secret To Building Momentum At Your Shop

“Slow, steady progress is better than daily excuses.” Robin Sharma

In 1995, Mike Tyson was released from prison after serving a three year sentence.  His promoter Don King, was eager to help him regain his title as boxing’s Heavy Weight Champion of the World.

   

For his first fight, King arranged for Tyson to fight an unranked, lowly regarded boxer, named Peter McNeely.  It took “Iron Mike” eighty nine seconds to knock out his over matched opponent.   

How To Break Through Your Limiting Beliefs

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”  Marianne Williamson

How do you break through a limiting belief about yourself?  Reflecting on this question, reminded me of a story I read in John Maxwell’s book, The Five Levels of Leadership,

Maxwell writes about of a young lawyer named Herb, who was new to the legal profession.  In an effort to get up to speed, Herb studied two experienced attorneys to see what he could learn.

The Inside Secret To Finding Fulfillment

“Be impatient without getting frustrated” Kobe Bryant

You just had ten fork lift drivers respond to your State Inspectors ad. Your $$3,000 Google  Adwords campaign only generated a $30 oil change.

Your new “A” Technician that started on Monday still hasn’t come back from his lunch break.  

Each of these scenarios have one thing common.  They leave you feeling frustrated. This is problematic because it’s impossible to feel frustration and fulfillment at the same time.   You’re either experiencing one or the other!