Respect

What is Respect- admiration, esteem, reverence, high opinion

6     Ways Leaders Gain others’ respect

1. Natural leadership ability    want to follow you
2. Respect for others     When leaders show respect for others- especially for people that have less power or a lower position then theirs—they gain respect
3. Courage
4.  Success- accomplishments
5. Loyalty
6. Add Value to others    

   Key Point:      You cannot lead people that do not respect you!

Expect Greatness

"It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him. "

-- John Steinbeck, author 

Expect greatness in yourself and encourage and facilitate greatness in others. 

Start Dreaming Again

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.

Albert Einstein

The man who has no imagination has no wings.

Muhammad Ali

When is the last time you dreamed big and let your imagination run wild? If you have no limits what would you accomplish?

Daily Preperation

Joe Frazier:  Former Heavy Weight Boxing Champion

You can map out a fight plan or life plan. But when the action starts , you ‘re down to your reflexes. That’s where you roadwork shows. If you cheated on that in the dark of the morning, you’re found out now under the bright lights

Preparation will reveal itself. It is amazing how lucky comes to those who prepare. What will do each day to prepare yourself for the success you are seeking?

Find a niche

Figure out where your niche is in life, and go after it 100%.    John Elway, NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback

Finding a niche in the marketplace can separate you from you competitor. Example; Never Dark Generators found an electrical niche. People do not like going without electricity so they solved the problem. Maybe your business should look hard for a niche.

Try something

"You miss 100% of the shots you never take."

-- Wayne Gretzky, Hockey Great        

It shocks me when I am in conversation with older people who share great ideas they had that they never followed through with. According to my dad, a mechanic for 35 years he came up with the quick oil change idea. Needless to say he did not follow through on it.

Think Big

"As long as you're going to be thinking anyway, think big."

Donald Trump, Real Estate Magnate

Are your dreams and ideas to small? If you had no limits what would you want your company to look like? Do not limit your goals and ideas!