Change: Nothing changes if nothing changes
Change is like the seasons. They come and they go. How you cope with change depends on how you prepare. Those well prepared will handle it in their stride.
Keep an open mind – Examine the need for change before taking a stance.
Take no prisoners – Resistance is useless unless you are at the forefront of the process.
The 10% rule – It’s better to improve 10 things 10% than one thing 100%.
Don’t be afraid – The more you embrace change; the more success you will enjoy.
Be a merchant of change – Don’t be habit driven. Make small changes all the time.
Attitude: Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference
Attitude is like a door. It’s either open or its closed. The closed door resists change. The open door lets in new ideas that help shape your thinking
Think positively – A positive approach will always attract more followers.
Take the high ground – Always look ahead and not behind.
Don’t be dragged down – Keep your head above water regardless of the circumstances.
Never falter – Once you secure a firm grip, don’t let go.
One great leap – Treat life as a contest and keep yourself on the dais.
Integrity: We make a living by what we achieve. We make a life by what we give.
Integrity is the building block that your life should revolve upon. By creating a strong armory of principles that support your journey, you will become a beacon to everyone.
Attract like minds – Always seek out highly principled people.
Understand yourself – What drives you can also destroy you.
Make fewer promises – You must deliver on the promises you make.
Set benchmarks – Agree your own measures and live by them.
Be a mentor – You are a student of life. In return, practice and teach what you learn.
Vision: Nothing happen unless first a dream.
Can you see the signposts? Vision is the ability to see ahead, to see and understand what might happen in the future. People with vision are leaders and entrepreneurs. They are also rare.
Never assume – Never ever take anything for granted.
Be perceptive – Think about real outcomes not possibilities.
Vision in action – Being a disciple of planning will make you a better visionary.
Be discerning – Don’t let emotion rule your view of the future.
Look, Listen and Learn – Monitor and map developing situations.
Perseverance: Sometimes success is just a matter of hanging on that bit longer.
Some of the most successful people in the world have achieved their aims for no other reason than they never gave up.
Every journey has an ending – Start today knowing where you want to go and you will get there.
Don’t be put off – Listen to everyone’s advice, and then sort the wheat from the chaff.
Attainment – It does not matter how small the gain all progress is worthwhile.
Back to the drawing board – Never be afraid to retrace your steps and start afresh.
Time is on your side – Achieving the vision is less reliant on your determination.
Dedication: What counts are not the number of hours you put in, but what you put into the hours.
Dedication is a life mission that pays handsome dividends to those who follow its course. Without passion and belief there is no way forward.
Know what you want – If you can recognize that target you can shot straighter.
Self-belief – Never doubt that you have the will to succeed.
Take no prisoners – You are the greatest enemy to your own success.
Build a positive picture – Create the image of what you want to achieve and never look back.
Storm the castle – When you near your objective, there can be no retreat.
Creativity: Nothing is ever achieved without first an idea.
Creativity is the expression of an idea in the mind of the audience it is designed to influence.
Think outside the square – Challenge the ‘status quo’ in your thinking.
Take control – Shape your ideas into a fashion that you can easily manage.
Unlock your creativity – Discover ways to achieve the same result but differently.
Stand on your head – Changing your perspective often alters the way you look at situations.
Look at the options – Learn to examine all the different approaches to a problem.
Planning: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Planning is a process that provides continual appraisal of an issue or situation and adjusts the direction accordingly.
There is no magic formula – Use a step-by-step process of elimination to keep moving forward.
Plan by measurable objectives – A goal driven approach will produce the best results.
Set realistic goals – Unachievable goals result in failed missions.
The three principles – Review, review and revise accordingly.
Involve everyone – Use a team approach with everyone sharing the success.
Inspiration: The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Mediocrity is the result when we lack inspiration. To inspire is a gift we can give everyone. Practice it and you will become a beacon for many people’s dreams.
Think smart – Keep your mind open and alive to fresh energetic ideas.
Lead by example – If you can’t do it, don’t promise it.
Your enthusiasm knows no bounds – Great inspirers create environments where anything is possible.
Walk tall – your body language is the embodiment of your inspiring leadership.
Keep it simple – Express your thought in a manner that everyone understands.