I was recently at a manufacture’s National Convention and was able to be trained by some of the world’s best Leadership trainers: Dr. John C Maxwell, Dr Doug Firebaugh & Pastor Craig Groeschel. Leaders of this magnitude are few and far between and when you have a power packed line up like them, you shut down all distractions, open up all your available brain power and absorb it all in.
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses:
That weekend has been a game changer for me in the way of opening my eyes to the areas of leadership that I am seriously lacking in. Craig Groeschel helped me realize my strengths and how I can build on them. It also opened my eyes to know that there are things I am equally struggling in or have a weakness in. By identifying my weaknesses, I can do my best to create a system that helps me strengthen them. Internally I have to create a support system that works, that makes me aware of the issue, and allows me to seek help to develop it or even just accept that weakness and learn to deal with it.
Discovering a Defining Trait of Leadership: Discipline
Learning from both Maxwell & Groeschel that a true defining trait of leadership, is discipline. It is not what we do occasionally but what we do consistently that builds the confidence and drive that is needed to build our leadership to all new levels. Maxwell and Groeschel both stated that the secret to success is doing something every day and not shooting for doing something in an “All Day” effort. Consistency compounds efforts and results.
Failing Forward:
One of Maxwells key points was to fail forward and fail faster. If we strive for this cycle of success, we are always in a growth/learning mode. By testing, failing, learning, improving and then repeating you are always moving forward. Maxwell stated to quit counting your losses and start counting your lessons.
Being Intentional:
Doing all of these things with specific intentionality will help you reach your goals sooner and more often. To move forward in your coating business, work on things to intentionally stretch yourself farther as a leader. Do them daily and stay focused.
The Winning Success Formula:
If you can find your purpose in life, incorporate it into what you do and continually add value to the people that you are around daily, you are in route to a truly fulfilled life. If we can be of any help on your journey, reach out and let’s grow together.
Chad Hedrick, Roof Coating Life
“We Bleed White”