By Orrin Woodward It was another late-night reading session and as my eyes scanned the pages searching for another nugget to improve as a person and leader I read, “Leadership is character in motion.” I stopped reading grabbed my red marker and underlined this quote. I began to ponder the truth of this simple statement overflowing with … [Read more...]
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Habits and Leadership Success
December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward I once read a quote that struck me as a key principle for personal growth: “Bad habits are easy to learn, but hard to live with and good habits are hard to learn, but easy to live with.” Think through this principle in your personal life. No one ever has to announce to the world that they are going off their diet and … [Read more...]
The Power of Perseverance
December 2, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Orrin Woodward The story of Dwight Eisenhower is a long series of assignments with no glory and the power of perseverance in waiting for his opportunity. At 50 years of age he was a lieutenant colonel and nearing the end of his career. Had it not been for World War II no one would remember his name except for a few military … [Read more...]
The Tough Get Going
November 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward My favorite quote, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” As a fourth grader, I had a teacher that became my first mentor. Franz Luoma taught me that I was responsible for developing the talent inside of me. He saw a young kid with too much energy and channeled that energy into productive uses. Mr. Luoma … [Read more...]
Standing Up For Your Dreams
November 10, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Orrin Woodward Every person of substance has a defining moment. The point where they chose the road less traveled. Defining moments are flashes of self introspection where key decisions are made that affect the rest of your life. That moment where you decided to strive for excellence and become the person God called you to be. … [Read more...]
A Republic, If You Can Keep It
November 2, 2010 by 4 Comments
My adventure with the American election process began much like other young people entering college. Not certain who the candidates were, or even what they stood for, I voted with zeal but with little knowledge. As I gained more experience, through reading newspapers and magazines, I quickly fell into the democratic herd, who spout their … [Read more...]
Success Never Goes On Sale
October 19, 2010 by 2 Comments
Success never goes on sale, but most people spend their whole life dickering over the cost, never making the purchase. Success comes at a price, but then again, so does failure. We are given our gifts, talents and energies for this life, not permitted to bank any for eternity. If one must spend it anyway, why do so many dicker over the … [Read more...]
Confronting Reality or Passing the Buck?
October 5, 2010 by 2 Comments
One of my favorite quotes is: “There are only two ways to fail: Listen to no one or listen to everyone.” When you are new to a job or business, it is important to find mentors who will encourage and guide you through the rough waters. Having a mentor is important, so choose wisely. Ensure you are listening to someone who has achieved the … [Read more...]
How are the OTHERS Doing?
October 4, 2010 by 1 Comment
It stopped me dead in my tracks when I read it. As a result, I put the book down and couldn't come back to it for days. When I finally did, I was still stunned by the revelation of my inadequacy. What was it that shot like a lightening bolt of illumination into my blinded mind? This statement: "To determine how well you are doing as a … [Read more...]
Why Learning Organizations Pulverize Their Competition
September 22, 2010 by 3 Comments
“The only significant competitive advantage is your organization’s ability to learn faster than the competition.” – Peter Senge I love this statement because I believe this is the key advantage of one organization over another. Without the ability to learn and grow quickly, changes in the marketplace will diminish your ability to … [Read more...]
