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Friday, April 12, 2024

Grit Quotes

Quotes About Grit 

  • GRIT is Guts, Resilience, Industriousness and Tenacity. GRIT is the ability to focus, stay determined, stay optimistic in the face of a challenge, and simply work harder than the next guy or gal. --Linda Kaplan Thaler
  • Grit is the stubborn refusal to quit. --Jonah Lehrer
  • Grit your teeth and smile. In the face of adversity, go. They don't deserve you. --Christine Lagarde
  • Sticking with a marriage. That's true grit, man. --Jeff Bridges
  • When you have true grit, you have true success. Grit is a choice, it's a passion for long-term goals that you wish to reach. So, start each day with a clear goal and allow grit to win!








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Know When to Grit, Know When to Quit | MWM
Know When to Grit, Know When to Quit = We’re often told to stay committed to our goals, but sometimes we hold onto goals that no longer serve us. Saying yes to the wrong things often means saying no to the right ones. It’s important to recognize when we’re overwhelmed and ask ourselves: is it time to grit, or is it time to quit?




"Grit" Wins Over "Best" | MWM
Grit Can Get You To The Finish Line = If you have tenacity and grit, it helps you overcome the deficiencies in your life. We can’t always be the best, but grit gets us where we need to go even when we are not the most gifted. 

Grit Will Get You To The Finish Line = If you have tenacity and grit, it helps you overcome the deficiencies in your life. We can’t always be the best, but grit gets us where we need to go even when we are not the most gifted.

When you have true grit, you have true success. Grit is a choice, it's a passion for long-term goals that you wish to reach. So, start each day with a clear goal and allow grit to win!

GRIT: A Minute With John Maxwell



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Lamentations 3:16 He has broken my teeth on grit, he has trampled me down in ash.
Matthew 22:14 (MSG) “That’s what I mean when I say, ‘Many get invited; only a few make it.’”
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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Resilient Quotes

Quotes About Resilience 

  • Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. --Helen Keller
  • Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.
  • Nothing man-made is more resilient than the human spirit.
  • Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger. --Brad Henry, American Politician (1963-  )
  • The Biblical worldview sees Earth and its ecosystems as the effect of a wise God's creation and... therefore robust, resilient, and self-regulating, like the product of any good engineer.








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One Skill You Need No Matter Your Goal = Resilience is a skill you need no matter your goal—whether you're working toward success or facing a challenge. In Valerie’s new book, The Rules of Resilience, it's described as a personal system you can cultivate intentionally. Resilience doesn't just happen—you have to be intentional about building your own system of resilience.



Resilience Today = Persistence Tomorrow | MWM
Be resilient. Be persistent. = Be resilient. Be persistent. Every day step up to the plate and invest in yourself and commit to yourself to grow—in moments of success and in moments of mistakes—be resilient. 



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Resilience and Growth= When you go through something, you grow through it. As you think about your goals and what you want to achieve, you make a plan knowing there will be setbacks and things won't go as planned—and that is where you need resilience. Resilience is a skill—a skill that can be learned. 



Living on the Edge - We aren't always going to get it right, remember that. If it doesn't work out the first time, or even the second time - get back up. Embrace being human, embrace being resilient. 




5 Questions Every Resilient Leader Asks Themselves
Today you are in for quite a treat because one of our Maxwell Leadership Thought Leaders, Valorie Burton, is going to teach you about how to coach yourself by asking five questions. These questions are ones that every resilient leaders asks themselves. If you’re not familiar with Valorie, she is a life strategist and world-renowned speaker. She is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, as well as a Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader! She has written 13 books translated into several languages including Let Go of the Guilt, It’s About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently. 

Resilience is an important trait for leaders to possess because it allows them to persevere through difficult times and bounce back from setbacks.
Leaders who have resilience are better equipped to handle the challenges and uncertainties that come with leadership positions.

Lessons in Resilience During a Government Shutdown




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Ecclesiastes 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun? ...
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Ephesians 6:10 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Joshua 1:9 ESV Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Philippians 4:13 ESV I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Shine Quotes

Quotes About Shine 



  • You can turn off the sun, but I'm still gonna shine.
  • Shine bright like a diamond. Find light in the beautiful sea, I choose to be happy.
  • There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine! --Jimmy Smits, American Actor (1955-  )





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Be So Good, They Can’t Ignore You | MWM
Shine Bright For Others = Similar to the way that sunshine makes many of us feel better, we can brighten another person’s day. When we shine we can make others feel better. As a speaker and communicator, when you are good at this process, it can also brighten your business. Be so good—shine so brightly—that no one can ignore you. You will feel better and others will feel better. 


Born to Shine with Kendra Scott
We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week, Kendra Scott. Kendra is a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman known for founding the Kendra Scott jewelry and lifestyle brand. She started her company which is now a global fashion brand with just $500. That does not happen without incredible leadership skills, tenacity, and resilience. In this episode, Kendra shares the idea behind her book, Born to Shine, and the lessons she’s learned along her journey that you can apply to your own life and leadership. 


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Proverbs 27:14 (MSG) If you wake your friend in the early morning by shouting “Rise and shine!” It will sound to him more like a curse than a blessing.
Matthew 5:16 (ESV) In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
1 John 2:8 - At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.
2 Peter 1:19 - And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,
Philippians 2:15 - that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
John 1:5 and the light in the darkness did shine, and the darkness did not perceive it.
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Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Self-Leadership

Quotes About Self-Leadership

  • “To develop others, start with yourself.” — Unknown
  • “Years ago I stopped worrying about how to grow our church and instead focused on growing me.  As I grew me, our church grew.” — Rick Warren (20,000+ people/week)
  • “It is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from their followers.” —  Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus
  • “It is the management of self that should occupy 50% of our time and the best of our ability.” — Dee Hock
  • “Control is not leadership; management is not leadership; leadership is leadership is leadership. If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, and conduct. Invest at least 20% leading those with authority over you and 15% leading your peers. If you don’t understand that you work for your mislabeled ‘subordinates,’ then you know nothing of leadership. You know only tyranny.” – Dee Hock, Founder and CEO Emeritus, VISA International
  • People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. --John C. Maxwell
  • Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly Under your belt, that's real power. Clint Eastwood
  • Leadership development is self-development.
  • Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. Sam Walton
  • The history of the world is full of men who rose to leadership, by sheer force of self-confidence, bravery and tenacity.   Mahatma Gandhi
  • Self-leadership is about awareness, tolerance, and not letting your own natural tendencies limit your potential. --Scott Belsky
  • A young child is a leader to an elderly person once his purpose has a faithful, sincere and trustworthy influence on people. Leadership is not restricted to position and age; it is self-made and influencial. Everyone has this self-leadership quality. --Israelmore Ayivor
  • I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. --Bruce Lee









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Your Life Exists by Design or by Default | MWM
Pick Your Acts Of Self Discipline = A formula for success: A few acts of self discipline, practiced daily, over a reasonable period of time. Everything worthwhile is uphill. Those acts of self discipline can be large steps or small, baby steps up the hill … The small steps may not appear to make a difference, but they do over time. Where will you end up in a year? Will it be by default or design? 
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DEVELOPING YOURSELF
Life is what you make it, so is your journey. If you want to live out your dreams then focus on developing yourself to achieve them. Believe in yourself!

Start With Yourself
When it comes to life and leadership, one of the wisest pieces of advice comes from John Maxwell: "You have to start with yourself." At first glance, this idea might seem counterintuitive. We often associate growth and progress with working on our relationships, our careers, or our finances. However, John says that these achievements are all rooted in intentionally developing ourselves. After all, we cannot give what we do not have. John teaches that success begins with understanding ourselves and knowing our purpose, vision, and values. We must become the kind of person who can fulfill those ambitions and bring them to reality. 
So, in this week’s episode, John Maxwell shares some simple and timeless truths about why we need to start with ourselves. Then, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss John’s lesson, how they’re applying it to their own life and leadership, and why starting with yourself can even build resilience during the toughest leadership seasons.



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Proverbs 11:2 (MSG) The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm.
Proverbs 11:14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.
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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Management Quotes

Quotes About Manager / Management

  • Two things define your personality: how you manage things when you have nothing and how you behave when you have everything.
  • Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.   Peter F Drucker
  • Manage yourself first and others will take your orders. --David Seabury
  • Practice Golden-Rule 1 of Management in everything you do. Manage others the way you would like to be managed. --Brian Tracy, American Author
  • Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable. --William Pollard
  • If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it you almost don't have to manage them. --Jack Welch
  • We can easily manage if we will only take, each day, the burden appointed to it. But the load will be too heavy for us if we carry yesterday's burden over again today, and then add the burden of the morrow before we are required to bear it. --John Newton
  • I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues. --Franklin D. Roosevelt





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From Managing to Coaching | MWM
Ask More Questions = Shift from “managing” to “coaching” people in order to cultivate a coaching culture for growth. Managers focus on tasks and results, while coaches focus on development and potential. In a coaching culture, leaders ask more questions than give answers. They empower their teams to think critically and grow so that growth becomes a shared journey.


Empower Teams to Embrace Change | MWM
Change Is Essential For Our Survival = Change management is a catalyst for growth and innovation. It’s a strategic process that empowers teams to embrace change and minimize resistance, emerging stronger on the other side. When leaders are good at change management, they lead their people through transition, addressing their fears and managing their expectations, while fostering a culture of resilience and adaptability.




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1 Timothy 3:5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
1 Timothy 3:12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
Luke 16:1-4, 8 - He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.’ 8 - The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.
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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Rebound Quotes

Quotes About Rebound


  • No rebounds - no rings. --Pat Riley
  • Everything I write is a rebound. --Stuart Stutzman
  • I want to see the economy rebound. --Bob Corker
  • I'm hungrier than those other guys out there. Every rebound is a personal challenge. --Dennis Rodman
  • It is odd but agitation or contest of any kind gives a rebound to my spirits and sets me up for a time. --Lord Byron
  • The deeper you get into the playoffs, obviously the better the opponent is. Which means they'll be better defensively, they'll rebound better, they don't turn the ball over. --Eric Snow





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Taking Another Shot at Success
Every Miss Leads To Another Shot = Life can give us a bad blow where we have to bounce back and rebound. Rebounding keeps hope alive and allows us to consistently have another shot at life. Rebounds give us second chances to achieve success.

Making the Most of Our Mistakes

How to Develop Resilience in Yourself and Others
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Resilience is an important trait for leaders to possess because it allows them to persevere through difficult times and bounce back from setbacks.
Leaders who have resilience are better equipped to handle the challenges and uncertainties that come with leadership positions.
In his book titled, “Resilience,” author and former US Navy SEAL, Eric Grietens, defines resilience as  “the virtue that enables people to move through hardship and become better.” Grietens goes on to explain that “resilience is the key to a well-lived life. If you want happiness or success, you need  resilience.”



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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Moxie Quotes

Quotes About Moxie

  • Happiness requires courage, stamina, persistence, fortitude, perseverance, bravery, boldness, valor, vigor, concentration, solidity, substance, backbone, grit, guts, moxie, nerve, pluck, resilience, spunk, tenacity, tolerance, will power, chutzpah, and a good thesaurus. --Peter McWilliams





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Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NET) A wise person’s good sense protects him, but a fool’s lack of sense leaves him vulnerable.


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Saturday, January 14, 2023

Altruism Quotes

 Quotes About Altruism




  • Altruism is innate, but it's not instinctual. Everybody's wired for it, but a switch has to be flipped. --David Rakoff
  • Let us try to teach generosity and altruism, because we are born selfish. --Richard Dawkins
  • In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism. -- John Buchanan Robinson
  • If any civilization is to survive, it is the morality of altruism that men have to reject. --Ayn Rand
  • Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. --Martin Luther King, Jr.




Impacting Others for the Better | MWM
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Impacting Others For The Better = Pay it forward. When we are resilient, the most important and purposeful thing we can do is help others build resilience by sharing our own experiences. Serving others not only deepens our perspective—it turns our challenges into a source of strength for someone else.





People Matter - John Maxwell Team
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John 7:17 ESV If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Rest Quotes

 Quotes About Rest

  • Rest when you need to, but never quit. --John Wooden
  • Rest and be thankful. --William Wordsworth
  • Rest is for the dead. --Thomas Carlyle
  • Rest is sweet after strife. --Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton
  • The church is not a select circle of the immaculate, but a home where the outcast may come in. It is not a palace with gate attendants and challenging sentinels along the entranceways holding off at arm's length the stranger, but rather a hospital where the broken-hearted may be healed, and where all the weary and troubled may find rest and take counsel together. --James H. Aughey







Leaders — Gives Yourselves Permission to Breathe | MWM
Give Yourself Permission To Breathe = One of the most powerful things a leader can do is give themselves permission to breathe. Leaders often carry the weight of responsibility so heavily that they forget to give themselves what they so freely give to others—grace, rest, and room to breathe. When you pause to refuel, you're not quitting, you are preparing yourself to lead stronger. You don't need someone else's approval to rest, you need your own permission to rest.

1 Thing Your Team NEEDS You to Do as Their Leader | MWM
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Rest isn’t optional, it's essential! = Every single person needs time to rest and recharge. As leaders, rest isn’t optional, it's essential! Without rest, even the most passionate leaders can experience burnout. The best leaders know how to press pause so they can keep going—they know that rest is where creativity, clarity, and resilience are born. 




Are You Resting from Work, or Working from Rest?
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Work From Rest = Rest is important for leadership. Often, we rest from work rather than work from rest. We do our best work when we are working from rest. Resting from work leads to burn out. Working from rest leads to inspiration and a sense of anticipation and encouragement. We first need to identify the thing that restores us and gives us rest. Then we need to schedule that first in our calendar. Prioritize rest today! 

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Relax and Recharge - Take a deep breath and get comfortable with yourself. Your journey requires a pause - I encourage you to get the rest you need and then get back on track! If it were easy, everyone would do it flawlessly!






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Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Isaiah 9:6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Psalms 116:7 (NIV) Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
Exodus 33:14 (NIV) The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Hebrews 4:9-10 (NIV) There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.
Psalm 127:2 ESV It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.
Psalm 4:8 ESV In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Exodus 33:14 ESV And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Mark 6:31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.
Psalm 37:7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
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