Stay The Course

"Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go."

~ Joshua 1:7

"Successful leaders are intentional. They know what they're doing and why they're doing it."

~ John C. Maxwell

To be a next-level leader, you must be an intentional leader. This means your actions and work have meaning, thought, and purpose.

John C. Maxwell shares 5 ways to become more intentional, and I want to share those with you now:

1. Have a purpose worth living for: Willis R. Whitney, the first director of General Electric's research laboratory, observed, "Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can."
2. Know your strengths and weaknesses: Playing to your strengths rekindles your passions and renews your energy.
3. Prioritize your responsibilities: Once you know the "why" of your life, it becomes much easier to figure out the "what" and "when."
4. Learn to say no: You can't accomplish much without focus. If you try to do every good thing that comes your way, you won't excel at what you were made to do.
5. Commit yourself to long-term achievement: Most victories in life are achieved through small incremental wins sustained over time.

(The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player)


What does it mean to you to be an intentional leader?


Topics Discussed: Leaders, Leadership, Next-Level Leader, Life Application