| The greatness buzz. It's everywhere. Covey. Commercials. Coachville.
If Stephen Covey, Dave Buck, Jim Warner and I are championing greatness, then isn't it time you do too?
Clearly there's a new meme moving through our consciousness. It's gaining momentum. Will you be its "tipping point" or be left behind?
It's hard to think about greatness in the face of so many threats at our borders and in our very own space in time. Besieged by bad news, feeling squeezed in every way, and witnessing rampant corruption and falling icons, it's easy to get caught up in our day planners and I-pods. We just get too busy doing our life and being successful to give greatness more than a cursory glance.
Besides it's gotten harder and harder to push away our everyday stressors. No matter what, we still have to pay the rent or mortgage, make payroll, manage braces and tuition, and all the rest. And let's not forget we still want to grab a vacation in Costa Rica or Mexico. With time accelerated, we don't want to make waves. Only a short time 'til the day ends, vacation starts or retirement looms. Why think about greatness?
Because it's the only way to go. Why would we want anything less?
It all starts with you and me. Greatness needs to become a household word and a leadership mantra. Greatness 101 should be a required course from grade school through University. If you aren't having a great life or heading towards greatness, what are you waiting for? If you're already well on your way, let me serve as a friendly reminder and resource.
Every great epoch and life stage gets birthed into existence by a collision of forces. Take a look back at planetary as well as human history. Even family history. It takes a great force to catalyze quantum leaps of growth and development.
Many of us are going back to the basics: seeking more meaning and quality time. More and more of us are leaving high-paced lives and choosing new lifestyles and directions. Whether you're focused on your job, determined to lead your company through these tough times, making a difference in your community, or simply wanting more time with your loved ones, major change is in the offing.
Thankfully we are in charge of our own greatness. We are each on the vanguard of change. Our willingness to catalyze greatness in others will lead us into a far better future. On a personal, community and organizational level, we as leaders have to turn our attention to tapping the greatness within.
For those of us who envision a better future, now is the time to go for it! New skill sets and perspectives are required. Old habits don't go easily. We weren't trained for this new tour of duty. Change is the norm. Time is moving rapidly with little to spare. That's the nature of life these days.
So get ready. Greatness awaits.
Greatness is what coaching is all about. And that's why my Quintessential Principles of GreatnessSM will help you blaze a trail in these challenging times. This month's issue is about ALWAYS ADDING VALUE. The Feature Article is Are You Riding A Dead Horse or Always Adding Value?
Don't miss this month's Greatness in the News story, Food for Peace, about Daniel Lubetzky, an inspiring entrepreneur whose company is proving that profits with purpose are the only way to go.
Check out Widening the Circle: Our Readers' Comments & Questions. Thanks for your input. Your provocative questions and comments will make this ezine the greatest! Thanks also for sending in your own Stories of Greatness. Don't miss this issue's newest story about Kevin Nierman, an artist turned successful franchiser.
Ask Karen or arrange for a free phone consultation if you have any questions or comments based on this month's principle or anything else that's up for you.
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Live your Greatness. Lead for Greatness. |