The Leading Edge
The Leading Edge: The Capacity to Lead Beyond the Military
One morning you wake up and you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. You have your entire life ahead of you and yet, you just stepped into the world where limits overlap no limits. That was my world for over 23 years and I loved it. I loved the travel, the diversity of…
Read MoreThe Leading Edge: Understanding Capacity
The obvious response when posed with the question, “What is your capacity?” is most often, “Capacity for what?” It has been my experience that a wrong definition will lead to a wrong destination. Working with the same definition will enhance our understanding and develop a deeper level of awareness within all of us. Therefore,…
Read MoreThe Leading Edge: 36 Hours A Day
“My normal New Year’s resolution was not going to cut it. I was going to have to build new habits if I wanted to change my life.” -Patsy Lim, certified John Maxwell Team coach, speaker & trainer How many times have you heard someone say “I NEED at least 36 hours a day?” Well, that…
Read MoreThe Leading Edge: The way you play the GAME is how you win the GAME
As Spring arrives here in North America, nature awakens from its Winter slumber. Plants begin to sprout green shoots of growth and the promise of flowers comes forth in the appearance of new buds. Thoughts of opening day of the baseball season and the boys of summer are on the minds of many. My mum…
Read MoreThe Leading Edge: Never Stop Learning!
“Yes. Yes, I have learned. I am never going to stop.” -Marie Cosgrove, certified John Maxwell Team coach, speaker, and teacher I’m incredibly blessed to have been raised by my grandparents. It was my grandfather who gave me the best advice I still follow today. He would say, “You need to exercise your mind, just…
Read MoreThe Leading Edge – On Choosing Growth
“Without the challenges that we have faced and overcome, we would not be the people that we are today.” -Monica Rogers-Fletcher, certified John Maxwell Team coach, speaker, and teacher Isn’t it amazing that though we have heard a certain saying or quote at various times in our lives, there comes a point where it seems…
Read MoreThe Leading Edge: Where There’s Vision, There’s Always PROVISION
In August 2011, I was a stay-at-home mom with two sons under the age of two. I left Corporate America in 2008 to start my family and go after my dreams of becoming a motivational speaker and writer. But between changing diapers and cleaning the house, my dream was slowly fading. Then one day in…
Read MoreThe Leading Edge: Develop Yourself Like A Naval Aviator
“I quickly realized that I had so much more to learn in order to become a great leader.” – Russell Stalters, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher When I started my career as a Naval Aviator after graduating from college, my training and development continued for many years. First, there was flight training…
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The Secret Ingredient to Relational Success
“Forgiveness unlocks a whole new world of possibilities.” – John Griffin, President of the John Maxwell Team President’s Advisory Council Growing up, I loved when people would visit our home. When visitors were present, there was always laughter… always peace. Those were the times when I could be sure there were no hurtful words or…
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Business, Work, & Relationships – What does love have to do with it?
“Here are four simple steps to learn to love difficult people.” – Marie Cosgrove, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher What is love? Is it an emotional or intellectual response? Many of us think of romantic love when we hear the word love. However, the “love” most often overlooked is an outgoing concern…
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