Orrin Woodward has always said be the example you want to see. I was thinking about this on this snowy morning, and realized if we all just did this, what a different world it would be.
Most people would rather manage than lead. I know this because I hear a lot of people talk about what people are not doing as if one person was responsible for their lack of results...... If so and so would just do.....BLAH BLAH..... that's the reason I'm not .......BLAH BLAH.
I will admit I've been caught in this trap myself, and I can also say, being there has only hurt my own accomplishments.
As a leader, I have learned that no one is responsible for my success but me. And because I understand this, I know that the best thing I can do is not expect big things from people but be the big expectation for people to follow. Being the expectation is the only way to ensure that I'm leading and not managing.
One of my biggest breakthroughs is understanding this principle. Every time I want to wonder why someone else is not doing, I "pull that weed" and say "Let your efforts rise above your excuses!" By 100% owning my efforts I can be free to do amazing things.
The LIFE business and LIFE training are fantastic tools to learn to be the big expectation and the example for others to follow because they supply everything a person needs to know about leading from the front . When I read and listen every day I take steps toward owning my results. When I associate with others who seek to "own" their success I take more steps, and by implementing what I learn by reading, listening and associating I break into a run toward success.
I challenge you to LET YOUR EFFORTS RISE ABOVE YOUR EXCUSES and to be the BIG EXPECTATION!
To paraphrase Gandhi, what a difference we will make when we decide to be the change we wish to see in the world.
Wow, I dont know how you manage to write something that gives me a kick in the seat of the pants while you wrap it up with a big strong hug! Thanks for being the leader who doesn't just talk the talk but walks the walk. In reality your not walking but "running the race" and truly are leading the way. Rock on Revolution!
ReplyDelete"Let your efforts rise above your excuses"...I love that quote
ReplyDeleteDarrow and Gail,
ReplyDeleteThis is your year!!! Love you guys!
GREAT teaching Marc! A wonderful reminder that a TRUE leader leads by EXAMPLE. Results, not words, are what mattter most. Thank you for being a fantastic EXAMPLE of BOTH!!!
ReplyDeleteI know I need the reminder daily!
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ReplyDeleteHow "freeing" your message is. It's great that we are responsible for our own success, but tough to hear, as it's always easy to blame someone else and tough to shine the spotlight on ourselves. It is great to know that we will have the success we deserve, through effort and hard work.
Marc, Your blog article is such a great nugget and just what I need to hear!! "A leader expects big things from people and is the big expectation for people to follow." You and Kristine continue to rise in leadership, because you are the big expectation for people to follow. Thank you for leading from the front and expecting big things from Tim and I! We are truly honored to be in the Revolution community!
ReplyDeleteMarc, this blog was a great reminder today to be the example I want others to follow. I spend alot of my time looking at others to change so I can feel good about my environment when I should be taking my own advice and make the proper changes within. Your teachings are some of my favorite so please keep up the good fight.
ReplyDeleteMarc, great blog! Life subscriptions are such an awesome way to get the input we need to personally be the change.
ReplyDeleteGetting it from head to heart can be a long journey. Living out our expectation of others takes courage and resolve. Marc, your leadership helps build both. Great post.
ReplyDeleteMarc, there is no doubt that you live this message. Thank you for YOUR example.
ReplyDeleteI really like how Carla said that this idea is actually "freeing". Knowing that we are in control and can to take responsibility to be the example for others. Excellent.
"No one is responsible for my success but me." - Priceless!
ReplyDeleteGreat article Marc! I always love your example and that you never make excuses, where some people like myself are always making excuses, saying that I can't build this business! Where if I would just set those excuses aside I could!
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