Greg Taylor

Proverbs 30:25 “Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer;” Winning Edge: Ants prepare for tomorrow. General Dwight Eisenhower understood planning builds wisdom. Store up knowledge today to make wise adjustments when uncertainty comes.

Proverbs 29:18“Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.”Winning Edge:Set a clear vision. Align your team around shared principles.STOP-Spend Time On People.Listen,value their contributions,&turn wisdom 2 action

Proverbs 28:19 “Those who work their land will have abundant food,but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.”Winning Edge: FIC IT—Focused, Intentional,Consistent action produces results. D.U.I.—Distracted,Unintentional,Inconsistent behavior produces poverty.

Proverbs 27:9“Perfume & incense bring joy to the heart,&the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.”Winning Edge:When people believe you have their best interests at heart,they become receptive to your words.Heartfelt advice builds trUst. trUst opens hearts!

“The strongest person isn't the one who can endure the most punishment. It's the one strong enough to protect what matters without destroying themselves in the process.”—Greg Taylor

KNOW THYSELF. Great leaders know that connecting with people means understanding how they learn. Some need to see it, some need to hear it, and others need to get in there and do it. The goal isn’t to communicate the way you learn best—it’s to connect in the way they learn best

Proverbs 23:17“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.” Winning Edge:Don't get caught in comparison. Honor God,embrace your purpose, & grow daily in wisdom. Avoid a D.U.I.—Distracted, Unintentional, Inconsistent. Inspire others to grow!

Proverbs 21:11“When a mocker is punished,the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.”Winning Edge:Don't allow toxic behavior to destroy your team.Hold them accountable.If they refuse change,remove them.Eliminating toxic people makes others rejoice!

“Your greatest legacy is not what you leave to people—it is what you awaken within them.” —Greg Taylor

Proverbs 20:15 “Gold there is, & rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.” Winning Edge: Become a rare jewel! Listen to understand your team's challenges. Speak with wisdom, offer practical guidance, & encourage their next best move. Speak Life!

Proverbs 19:8 “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.” Winning Edge: Leaders who pursue knowledge & understanding develop wisdom that produces action. Their decisions create opportunities for others to grow and prosper. Inspire!

Proverbs 18:2 “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” Winning Edge: Beware of prideful people with opinions on everything. Seek calm leaders who ask engaging questions, invite others into conversations, & pursue understanding. INSPIRE!

Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Winning Edge: STOP—Spend Time On People, especially when uncomfortable. Show up during their lowest moments. They'll never forget you. Growth happens through discomfort. INSPIRE!

Leadership requires both accountability and care. How we approach correction matters just as much as the correction itself. Lead with the intention to help people become better, not simply to point out where they went wrong. That’s Your Winning Edge!

Proverbs 16:16 “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!” Winning Edge: Wisdom & Insight allow leaders to recognize hidden talents, understand people's potential, position them for success, and INSPIRE greatness in others!

Proverbs 15:23 “A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!”Winning Edge: Before responding, listen to understand. Use insight to discern what others need. Choose the right words, timing,&approach to build trUst&inspire action. Being Wise>Being Right!

You can’t expect someone to lead well if you’ve never given them the opportunity to learn how. Developing leaders takes time, trust, and support. It means recognizing what someone already knows, helping them navigate what they don’t, and walking alongside them as they grow.

Proverbs 13:18 “Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty&shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.”Winning Edge:Tenaciously Humble leaders welcome correction with open minds & hearts. Correction understood & applied creates GROWTH & prosperity. Refuse coaching & lose!

Proverbs 12:24 “Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.” Winning Edge: GET TO is purpose-driven work that empowers and inspires me. HAVE TO is obligation-driven work that traps me in misery. Choose purpose over pressure. INSPIRE!

T.H.I.N.K. before you speak. You don’t have to enter every conversation. You don’t have to have every answer. And you certainly don’t have to prove that you’re the smartest person in the room. Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is be quiet, read the room, and listen.