David Brooks

You need to work as hard to be a great teammate as you do to be a great player.

As a leader here are 3 things your team wants from you: 1. Clarity: Provide clarity which leads to focused action. 2. Belief: Encourage and let them know you believe in them and what they can accomplish. 3. Trust: They want to know you trust them and that they can trust you.

6 Ways to Get Better: 1. Be humble and hungry 2. Focus on your strengths and what matters most 3. Tune out distractions 4. See life and people as teachers you can learn from each day 5. Help others get better 6. Care more. Put more time, effort and passion into your work/life

3 Truths About Leadership: 1. Leadership isn’t about gaining power. It’s about empowering others. 2. Great leaders succeed because they bring out the greatness in others. 3. You don’t have to be great to serve but you have to serve to be a great leader.

Today, decide to be that person who instills a positive belief in someone who needs to hear your encouraging words. Believe in others more than they believe in themselves. 😄

If you want your team to serve, serve them. If you want your people to care, care about them. If you want your team to love their work, love them. If you want your employees to be their best, give them your best.

A true leader doesn't lead to gain power. They lead to empower and give power away. Lead like that today (and every day).

The greatest way to motivate is not through big speeches, bold strategy meetings or loud screaming sessions. The greatest way to motivate is through one on one meetings that enhance communication, develop connection and strengthen commitment one team member at a time.