The last leadership commitment says, “I never take myself out of the game.” The word ‘never’ is extreme in this context because it sounds so absolute; however, it is not intended to be a legalistic requirement as much as a passionate call to commitment and participation. I acknowledge there are times when it is necessary (…) Read More

Leadership Commitment number eleven says that I create value in all things. So what does that mean to me? It means that every event in my life is an opportunity to learn about myself and my life.  If I consistently look for the value in each moment I will carry an attitude of gratitude and (…) Read More

I model honest, open relationship. We just completed another amazing Deeper Connections weekend where another group of participants had the opportunity to learn and memorize the Leadership Commitments. Number ten says. “As a leader, I model honest, open relationship.” Honesty and vulnerability is one of the most difficult things to do in relationship because of (…) Read More

Leadership Commitment #9: I keep my conversation aligned with my intention. Leadership commitment number nine tells me that I must keep my conversation aligned with my intention. This statement may sound a little confusing until I get clarity about what my intention is. In communication there are basically two intentions, to be right, or to (…) Read More

Leadership commitment number eight says, I acknowledge who my people are, I do not take them for granted. I think that everyone of us can relate to this commitment and admit that at times we have taken the most important people in our lives for granted. The best way for me to address this commitment (…) Read More

I acknowledge that there is a higher purpose active in my service. This leadership commitment tells me that I have something important to do in my life time that will make a difference to the world I live in and to the people that live in it. This important thing that I have to do (…) Read More

I have compassion for myself and others.  I remember that we are all wounded. This is leadership commitment number six. It is another commitment that I divided into two parts. In my first article I discussed what compassion for self looks like and in this article I will focus on what compassion for others looks (…) Read More

I have compassion for myself and others. I remember that we are all wounded. This is leadership commitment number six. It is another commitment that I want to break into two parts because as there are two parts to the commitment. The first says that I will have compassion for myself and the second says (…) Read More

Leadership Commitment number five says; As a leader, I create my results in life. This is such a powerful commitment that I thought it warranted two parts. Last week I focused on Acceptance.  Acceptance is a person’s agreement to experience a situation, to follow a process or condition, often a negative, uncomfortable or painful situation, (…) Read More

Leadership Commitment number five says; As a leader, I create my results in life. Embracing this leadership commitment is a game changer for so many people. When I fully appreciate what this commitment means to me, I am able to set aside any inclination to be the victim in my life. I want to address (…) Read More