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The journey of leadership is in the place of imagination or experience. A company that has decided where they want to go can either decide to bring in someone who's been there either on the basis of imagination or experience.

which would you choose?

It was six years ago, I was praying to my God and out of zeal. I shouted. Oh God, I just want to live in a country 'where leadership lives'

I know someday 'leadership will live and dwell in Nigeria" Is there really any country where leadership lives? Maybe there is, but I've made up my mind to raise my shoulders, lift my head up high, work and wait at it; doing all I can to really live in a country where leadership lives.

And by the time my eyes are open to see where leadership now dwells. I really hope it won't be faraway but within the walls of my motherland. I really hope we will find a domain for leadership and this time. We won't let it go. We'll hold on to it because we fought for it. we'll tell the story of the arrival of leadership.

The time is not far, we'll keep calling, come Good governance, come spirit of leadership, come to a nation waiting...

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DON'T CUT CORNERS

A common obstacle to success is the desire to cut corners and take the road short road to success. But shortcuts never pay off in the long run. As Napoleon said, victory belongs to the most persevering.

Most people tend to understimate the time it takes to achieve something of value, but to be successful, you have to be willing to pay your dues. James Watt spent twenty years labouring to perfect his stream engine. William Harvey laboured night and day for eight years to prove how blood circulated in the human body. And it took another twenty five years for the medical profession to acknowledge he was right.

Cutting corners is a sign of impatience and poor self discipline. But if you're willing to follow through, you can achieve a breakthrough. That's why Albert Gray says 'Tgr common denominator of success lies in forming the habit of doing things that failures don't like to do."

If you continually give in to your moods or impulses, then you need to change your approach to doing things. The best method is to set standards for yourself that require accountability. Suffering a consequence for not following through helps you stay on track. Once you have your new standards in place, work according to them, not your moods. That will get you going in the right direction.

Self discipline is a quality that is won through practice. Psychologist Joseph Mancusi noted, "Truly successful people have learned to do what does not come naturally. Real success lies in experiencing fear or aversion and acting inspite of it.

REMEMBER THAT SHORTCUTS NEVER PAY OFF IN THE LONG RUN.

Extracted from the Maxwell Daily Reader - 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You.

THE POWER OF COLLABORATION

Are you a collaborative person? You may not be working against the team, but that doesn't mean you're working for it. Do you bring cooperation and added value to your team mates - even to the people you don't enjoy being with?

To become a collaborative team player. Think win-win-win. Usually when you collaborate with others, you win they win and the team wins. Find someone on the team with a similar role whom you have previously seen as a competitor. Figure out ways you can share information and work together to benefit both you and the team.

Complement others. Another way to collaborate is to get together with someone who has strengths in your area of weakness and vice versa. Seek out others on the team with complementary gifts and work together.

Take yourself out of the picture. Get in the habit of asking what's best for the team. For example, the next time you're at a problem solving meeting and everyone is contributing ideas, instead of promoting yourself, ask yourself how the team would do if you were not involved in the solution. If it would do better, then propose ideas that promote and involve people other than yourself.

Be Mindful To Bring A Spirit of Collaboration And Cooperation into everything You Do Today

Extracted from the Maxwell Daily Reader - 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You.

REFUSING TO TAKE A RISK

Life means risk. People who sabotage themselves shouldn't worry about failure as much as they should be concerned about the chances they miss when they don't even try. Speech writer Charles Parnell observed "Too many people are having what might be called 'near life experiences.' They go through life bunting, so afraid of failure that they never or even take a swing at one."

French writer, poet, and art critic Guillaume Apollinaire wrote

Come to the edge.
No, we will fall.
Come to the edge.
No we will fall.
They came to the edge.
He pushed them and they flew.

Those who fly always first get out on the edge. If you want to seize an opportunity, you must take a risk. If you want to grow, you must make mistakes. If you want to reach your potential, you will have to take chances. If you don't, you will be resigned to a life of mediocrity. The people who don't make mistakes end up working for those who do. And in the end, they often end up regretting the safe life they lived.

IN SOME WAY, GET OUT ON THE EDGE THIS WEEK.

REMEMBER A PERSON'S STORY

There are so many good reasons to learn a person's story. Here are just a few that keep motivating me to continue this practice with others.

- Requesting a person's story says "You could be special"
- Remembering a person's story says 'You are special'
- Reminding a person of his or her story says 'You are special to me'
- Repeating a person's story to others says 'You should be special to them'

The result? You become special to the person who shared a story with you. When you meet someone new, after the introductions and initial pleasantries, don't hesitate. Dive in and ask to hear the person's story. You can do it any number of ways: You can flat out ask, 'Whats your story? You can request that he tell you about himself. You can ask where he is from or how got into the field he's in. Use your own style.

USE SOMEONE'S STORY AS A CONNECTING POINT TODAY.

Extracted from (The Maxwell Daily Reader - 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You)

SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY

Becoming a leader is about Building trust with people. When asked what he considered fthe most essential qualification for a politician, Winston Churchill said, 'It's the ability to foretell what will happen tomorrow, next month and next year and to explain afterward why it did not happen." Churchill understood the dynamics of politics as well as anyone in the twentieth century. Political leaders find themselves under tremendous pressure. Maybe that's why some of them crack under it and tell people what they want to hear rather than what the politicians really believe. And those who do crack create a negative reputation that all politician have to labor under.

If you want to develop trust with others, you must be more than competent. You must also be credible and consistent. The way to achieve those qualities is to make sure that what you say, what you do and what you say you do all match. If you do that, the people who work with you will know they can depend on you.

ASK THOSE WHO KNOW YOU BEST IF YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS CONSISTENTLY MATCH

Extracted from THE MAXWELL DAILY READER (365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You)

MAKE OTHERS FEEL IMPORTANT

Roberts looked out his window one morning and saw a skinny twelve-year old boy going door to door selling books. The boy was headed for his house. Roberts turned to his wife and said, "Just watch me teach this kid a lesson about selling" ....Mrs Roberts watched as the twelve year old boy knocked on the door. Mr Roberts opened the door and quickly explained that he was a very busy man. He had no interest in buying any books. But he said, "I'll give you one minute, But I have to leave then - have a plane to catch."

The Young Salesman was not daunted by Robert's brush-off. He simply stared at the tall gray-haired, distinguished looking man, a man that be knew was fairly well known and quite wealthy. The boy said "Sir, could you be the famous Cavett Roberts? To which Mr. Roberts replied, Come on in, son.

Mr. Robert bought several books from the youngster-bookd that he might never read. The boy had mastered the principle of making the other person feel important and it worked.

When talking about Charisma, it all boils down to this 'The person without charisma walks into a group and says, Here I am." The person with charisma walks into a group and says, "There you are"

WHEN YOU WALK INTO A ROOM, DO YOU FOCUS ON OTHERS AND SAY, "THERE YOU ARE"?

Extracted from the Maxwell Daily Reader (365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You)

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LEARN YOUR MAILMAN'S NAME

In 1937 the grandaddy of all people skills books was published. It was an overnight hit, eventually selling more than fifteen million copies. That book was 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie. What made that book so valuable was Carnegie's understanding of human nature. I love his simple words of wisdom. Something that I learned early from Carnegie was this: remember and use a person's name. 'We should be aware of the magic contained in a name.

The name sets the individual apart; it makes him or her unique among all others. The information we are imparting or the request we are making takes on a special importance when we approach the situation with the name of the individual. From the waitress to the senior executive, the name will work magical we deal with others."

What was true in 1937 is even more applicable in our fast-paced world. These days an account number or a title too often replaces a person's name. Remembering names can help enhance your personal image, improve your style and most importantly increase your impact on others.

MAKE IT A POINT TO LEARN THE NAMES OF PEOPLE YOU MEET TODAY.

Extracted from The Maxwell Daily Reader (365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You)

TEACH PEOPLE TO BE SELF ENLARGERS

It has been said that the goal of all teachers should be to equip students to get along without them. The same can be said of leaders who seek to enlarge others.As you work with others and help them to enlarge themselves, give them what they need so that they learn to take care of themselves. Teach them to find resources. Encourage them to get out of their comfort zone on their own. And point them toward additional people who can help them learn and grow.

If you can help them to become lifelong learners, you will have given them an incredible gift. We've heard it said, 'No one becomes rich unless he enriches another" When you enrich others by helping them grow and enlarge themselves, you not only bring joy to them and yourself, but you also increase your influence and their ability to touch other lives.

COACH YOUR PEOPLE TO CREATE PERSONAL GROWTH PLANS FOR THEMSELVES FOR THE COMING YEAR.

Extracted from the Maxwell Daily Reader (365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You by John C. Maxwell.

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SHARE COMMON EXPERIENCES.

To really connect with others, you have to do more than find common ground and communicate well. You need to find a way to cement the relationship. Joseph F. Newton said "People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges" To build bridges that connect you to people in a lasting way, share common experiences with them.

I have enjoyed sharing experiences with others for years. For example, whenever I hire a new member of my Executive staff, I always take that person on the road with me to several of my conferences. I do that not only because I want the new staff to become familiar with the services the company offers to its customers, but also because we can travel together and get to know each other in a wide variety of settings. Nothing bonds people together like racing through impossible traffic in an unfamiliar city to get to the airport and then running with your bags down the concourse to scramble onto a plane at the last minute.

The common experiences you share with others don't have to be that dramatic (although adversity definitely brings people together). Anything you experience together that creates a common history helps to connect you to others.

- Becoming a person of Influence

TAKE SOMEONE WITH YOU TODAY.

Extracted from "THE MAXWELL DAILY READER" - 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You.

Leaders Put the Emphasis on Intangibles.

The things that people can manage are usually tangible and measurable. They provide concrete evidence. You can logically evaluate them before making decisions.

Leadership is really a game of Intangibles. What could be more intangible than influence? Leaders deal with things like morale, motivation, momentum, emotions, attitudes, atmosphere and timing. How do you measure timing before you do something.? How do you put your finger on momentum? It's all very intuitive. To gauge such things, you have to read between the lines. Leaders have to become comfortable. More than confident - dealing with such things.

Many times the problems leaders face in organizations are not the real problems . For example, let's say a department is 100, 000 over budget at the end of the quarter. Their problem isn't a money problem. The deficit is only evidence of the problem. The real problem may be the morale of the sales force, or the timing of a product launch, or the attitude of the department's leader. A Leader needs to learn to focus on such things.

- The 360* Leader

FOCUS ON THE INTANGIBLES TODAY. READ BETWEEN THE LINES AND LOOK FOR THE UNDERLYING ISSUES.

Extracted from The Maxwell Daily Reader - 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You.

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CELEBRATE SUCCESSES

Sometimes people make great strides and aren't even aware of it. Have you ever started to diet or exercise and after a while felt that you were struggling, only to have a friend tell you how good you look or haven't you worked on a project and felt discouraged by your progress, but had a friend marvel at what you had accomplished? It is inspiring and makes you want to work that much harder. If you haven't had a friend do that for you, then you may need some new friends - people who practice celebrating.

The closer people are to you and the more important the relationship, the more you ought to celebrate. Celebrate early and often with those closest to you - especially with your spouse and children if you have a family. It's usually easy to celebrate victories on the job or in a hobby or sport. But the greatest victories in life are the ones that occur at home.

My friend Dan Reiland says, "A genuine friend encourages and challenges us to live out our best thoughts, honour our purest motives and achieve our most significant dreams. That's what we need to do with the important people in our lives.

- Winning with People

FIND SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE WITH A FRIEND, COLLEAGUE, OR FAMILY MEMBER TODAY.

Extracted from - The Maxwell Daily Reader.
365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You.

ALLOWING PROBLEMS

There is a world of difference between a person who has a big problem and a person who makes a problem big. For several years I would do between twenty and thirty hours of counseling each week. I soon discovered that the people who came to see me were not necessarily the ones who had the most problems. They were the one who were problem concious and found their difficulties stressful. Naive at first, I would try to fix their problems, only to discover that they would go out and find others.

A study of three hundred highly successful people, people like Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Winston Churchill, Albert Schweitzer, Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Einstein, reveals that one fourth had handicaps, such as blindness, deafness or crippled limbs. Three fourths had either been born in poverty came from broken homes or at least came from exceedingly tense or disturbed situations.

Why did the achievers overcome problems, while thousands are overwhelmed by theirs? They refused to hold on to the common excuses for failure. They turned their stumbling blocks into stepping-stones. They realized they could not determine every circumstance in life. But they could determine their choice of attitude toward every circumstance.

The Los Angeles Times recently ran this quote. "If you can smile whenever anything goes wrong, you are either a nitwit or a repairman." I would add or a leader in the making - one who realises that the only problem you have is the one you allow to be a problem because of your wrong reaction to it. Problems can stop you temporarily. You are the only one who can do it permanently.

- Developing the Leader within you.

LEARN TO VIEW YOUR PROBLEMS AS TEMPORARY STUMBLING BLOCKS.

Extracted from 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You

IF YOUR FRIENDS AREN'T FRIENDS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS

If the people close to you are dragging you down, then it may be time to make some changes. Speaker Joe Larson remarked, "My friends didn't believe that I could become a successful speaker. So I did something about it. I went out and found me some new friends!"

When you really think about it, the things that matter most in life are the relationships we develop. Remember:

You may build a beautiful house, but eventually it will crumble.
You may develop a fine career, but one day it will be over.
You may save a great sum of money, but you can't take it with you.
You may be in superb health today, but in time it will decline.
You may take pride in your accomplishments, but someone will surpass you.
Discouraged? Don't be, for the one thing that really matters, lasts forever - your friendships.

Life is too long to spend it with people who pull you in the wrong direction. And it's too short not to invest in others. Your relationships will define you. And they will influence your talent - one way or the other. Choose wisely.

- Talent Is Never Enough

Extracted from 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader within you and influence those around you.

Make some Introductions

My dad, Melvin Maxwell, has done many incredible things for me during the course of my life. One of the things that impacted me most was his introducing me to great men. As a teenager, I met Norman Vincent Peale, E Stanley Jones and other exceptional men of the faith. And because I had declared my intention to go into the ministry, my father asked three preachers to pray for me. I can't express in words what that did for me.

Today, I am often in a position to do for others what my father did for me. I love introducing young people to my heroes. I love helping people make business contacts. There are often times when I meet someone and as we talk, it just hits me. I need to introduce this person to so and so. That can mean walking somebody across the room, making a phone call on his or her behalf or arranging a meeting. Several years ago, I was talking to Anne Broker, the founder of Auntie Anne's, the pretzel company and she mentioned in passing that Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett, I offered to introduce them to each other. I hosted a dinner party for them at my house and it was a great night.

Please don't get the impression that you have to know someone famousto help others in this area. Sometimes it's as simple as introducing one friend to another or one business associate to another. Just make connections. Be the bridge in people's relationships with others.

- 25 Ways to Win People

CREATE A RELATIONAL BRIDGE FOR SOMEONE TODAY

Extracted from "The Maxwell Daily Reader - 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence those around you"

FOCUS ON THE BIG PICTURE

On an October evening in 1968, a group of die-hard spectators remained in Mexico City's Olympic Stadium to see the last finishers of the Olympic Marathon. More than an hour before, Mamo Wolfe of Ethiopia had won the race to the exuberant cheers of onlookers. But as the crowd watched and waited for the last participants, it was getting cool and dark.

It looked as if the last runners were finished, so the remaining spectators were breaking up and leaving when they heard the sounds of sirens and police whistles coming from the marathon gate into the stadium. And as everyone watched, one last runner made his way onto the track from Tanzania. As he ran the 400-meter circuit, people could see that his leg was bandaged and bleeding. He had fallen and injured it during the race, but he hadn't let it stop him. The people in the stadium rose and applauded until he reached the finish line.

As he hobbled away, he was asked why he had not quit, injured as he was and having no chance of winning a medal. "My country did not send me to Mexico City to start the race," They sent me to finish the race.

Akhwari looked beyond the pain of the moment and kept his eye on the big picture of why he was there. As you make the success journey, keep in mind that your goal is to finish the race - to do the best you're capable of doing.

- Your Road Map for Success.

Be More than just a racer today. Be a finisher.

Extracted from "The Maxwell Daily Reader - 365 Days of Insight to develop the leader within you and influence those around you.

Ask yourself, Am I Really Teachable?

All the good advice in the world won't help if you don't have a teachable spirit.
To know whether you are really open to new ideas and new ways of doing things, answer the following questions:

1. Am I open to other people's ideas?
2. Do I listen more than I talk?
3. Am I open to changing my opinion based on new information?
4. Do I readily admit when I am wrong?
5. Do I observe before acting on a situation
6. Do I ask questions?
7. Am I willing to ask question that will expose my ignorance?
8. Am I open to doing things in a way I haven't done before?
9. Am I willing to ask for directions?
10. Do I act defensive when criticized, or do I listen openly for the truth?

If you answered no to one or more of these questions, then you have room to growing the area of teachability. Remember the words of John wooden. "Everything we know we learned from someone else!"

Talent is never Enough

Soften your attitude, Learn Humility and remain teachable today.

(Extracted from "The Maxwell Daily Reader; 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You")