As You Move Forward Out of this Crisis, What Must You Take Forward and What Must You Leave Behind?

I wanted to share several thoughts that I recently learned from my coach / mentor, John Maxwell during a special presentation that he did for the certified members of the John Maxwell Team.

I am a life-long learner and have read and / or listened to hundreds of hours of leadership-oriented books, webinars, etc. One of the reasons that I love and respect John Maxwell is that he has a way of putting so much meaning into a few simple words.

There are actually 10 different contrasting points on the spectrum of taking forward vs. leaving behind. On the surface, these will sound so simple. However, as you read these, stop and think about the deeper meaning of each word, and then contemplate the enormous change, effort and commitment that is typically involved in moving from one “state” to another.

Take forward: what I can do / leave behind: what I can’t do

Take forward: adding value to others / leave behind: I must make the sale

Take forward: reflections on lessons learned / leave behind: reactions to my circumstances

Take forward: opportunities / leave behind: difficulties

Take forward: people benefits / leave behind: personal gain

Take forward: responsibilities / leave behind: rewards

Take forward: values / leave behind: emotions

Take forward: today / leave behind: yesterday and tomorrow

Take forward: gratitude / leave behind: complaining

Take forward: who I can become / leave behind: who I was

Please let me know if we might help you in making these changes in your life, and in the life of your organization.

John Gardner, your leadership TEAM COACH

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