Michael Hyatt is the former chairman of Thomas Nelson books. Many of you reading this post know Michael as an author and blogger. His site, MichaelHyatt.com, is one of the top leadership sites on the web. He’s had a tremendous impact in my life and the lives of countless others. If it weren’t for him, there probably wouldn’t be a greatleadersserve.org.
Thanksgiving is a fabulous holiday for many people. I believe those with thankful hearts enjoy it most. One way to cultivate a thankful heart is to recount all the things you have to be thankful for. Today, I’ll share some things I’m thankful for this season…
How do leaders fund their dreams? The truth is dollars are required to turn vision into reality. This is not just a question for leaders in the not-for-profit sector. Leaders in the marketplace need to raise financial support for the programs and initiative we wish to fund as well. Today’s Challenge: How do I raise money for my cause or project?
I’m writing this post from the lake. Yesterday, I had the privilege to spend the day with great friends and their families. I’m trying to recharge my battery before a crazy short week – coast to coast, multiple cities – with one red-eye thrown in for extra fun. How do you recharge your battery?
In his blog last week, Seth Godin wrote about the 1%. He said:
That’s how many you get if you’re lucky. One percent of the subscribers to the Times read an article and take action. One percent of the visitors to a website click a button to find out more. One percent of the people in a classroom are sparked by an idea and go do something about it.
There are many great questions in the universe. I continue to be amazed at the power of questions to take us places we’ve never been before. I’ve written previously about some of my favorite questions, but this post is about one that had fallen off my radar and now, it’s back.
Sports is rich with life lessons. Brady Heslip provided yet another one in Baylor’s 3rd round victory over Colorado. During that game, Heslip made an astonishing nine 3-point shots. It was an amazing display of talent. Why was Heslip able to shoot like he did? Was it luck? The answer is to be found in one of Heslip’s personal disciplines.