Thought this was funny!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysmLA5TqbIY

Enjoy!

Ruth

PATIENT LEADERSHIP

Robin Sharma shares the story of a tree in his backyard that did not appear to be flourishing; it had no leaves, it looked frail and wasn’t getting taller. Sharma assumed it was dead but then something spectacular happened.

One day he noticed it starting to yield stunningly beautiful little flowers on its almost instantly firm branches. It grew higher than every other tree around it. And it offered Sharma the most coverage of any tree on his expansive property.

The leadership message? Strong roots eventually yield great success.


The bottom line: while the naked eye suggested the tree wasn’t growing, in truth, it was REALLY growing beneath the soil where the root system was becoming extensive to anchor the tree and allow it to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. The growth was below ground, establishing its foundation, ensuring its roots were strong and its base was secure. And once it was done, it outperformed every tree around it. Sharma reminds us that he needed to measure the tree’s roots when he was doubting the tree’s growth, not the tree’s height.

This is a perfect metaphor for what the growth and development process can look like in our own lives. Slow. Steady. Beneath the surface.


This is what our coaching program does for your organization. Some of the changes you will see in your associates will be obvious and immediate. Yet some of the other deeper, foundational changes will be more gradual.


We work with you to build that foundation and give each high quality employee a stronger base and anchoring for better performance; the underpinnings of an evolving culture. But we need to be clear. This doesn't happen overnight - growing the root system takes time...creating the foundation is a deliberate process.

Breathing life into a leader’s vision is also a deliberate process that takes time. Leadership experts warn us that it will be all too easy for some leaders to lose sight of their vision and instead focus on circumstances (budget cuts, details of what is going wrong, the “WHAT” and the “HOW” of running their business.)


They warn leaders to keep their FOCUS on the “WHY” of their business and vision. They warn leaders to never forget that their people are their greatest asset and leaders that know this invest in their high-quality people.


Talent without practice yields no results. But practice takes time and enormous commitment.
Catney!

Foremost expert by Ralph Marston

Every morning when I have my coffee I visit http://greatday.com/.

This one resonated.



There is no other person who is smart enough, or experienced enough, or informed enough or insightful enough to tell you how to live. That's up to you.
Certainly the advice and guidance of others can be extremely valuable. Yet when it comes to expressing and fulfilling the best of who you are, you are the world's foremost expert.

It feels good to be praised and it hurts to be criticized. Always keep in mind, though, that those who offer their opinions of you cannot possibly see the whole picture.

Your life is your responsibility. That is simultaneously a sobering obligation and a fantastic opportunity.

Successful living is difficult work and yet you are absolutely qualified to do it. You are worthy and capable of creating and enjoying whatever it is that truly fulfills you.

Make the commitment, do the work, accept the responsibility that is necessary for that fulfillment. Live the outstanding life that is yours to experience.

-- Ralph Marston

Make it good. Make it count!
Ruth