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I was reminded today that before and above all, a great leader is a leader who CARES!

A great leader is like the good shepherd who is willing to lay down his life the his sheep.  As opposed to the hired hand who does not own the sheep.  When the hired hands see the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away.  Then the wolf attacks the flock and destroys it.   The hired hands run away because he cares nothing for the sheep.

Leaders simply care to much to RUN.

Don’t follow, LEAD

Don’t copy, CREATE

Don’t start, FINISH

Don’t sit still, MOVE

Don’t fit in, STAND OUT

Don’t sit quietly, SPEAK UP

-Seth Godin

“Leadership is never an avenue to be self serving but, a platform to render great service to people.”

You ever feel like quitting?  You ever feel like giving up?

Kendra Harrison an American Hurdler failed to make the US Olympic team this year by finishing 6th place at the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100 meter hurdles. (only the top 3 make it).

I’m sure she felt disappointed, frustrated, and upset.  But one thing she didn’t do is QUIT.  Instead, she used her disappointment to fuel her to greater success.  During a track meet in London after her disappointing performance at the Olympic Trials, Kendra not only beat the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist from the Rio Olympics, she shattered the World Record.

Leaders refuse to fail.  Leaders find a way to keep going.  Leaders have something inside them that propels them to greater things.

There are only two options regarding commitment.  You’re either IN or OUT.  There is no such thing as a life in between.

“School spirit comes from a sense of belonging and ownership not school colors.” -Mark White

Leaders refuse to fail.

Do what you can, with what you have, in the moments you’ve been given.

“HONOR the ones that have paved the way for you and work to leave a LEGACY for the ones coming after you.” -Inky Johnson

“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” -Harvard Business School Definition of Leadership