Posts tagged with ‘Determination’

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You are unique. Be YOU!

by Mike Phillips

There is light in Your Own Uniqueness. Yes… YOU! We all have special and unique things about us. However, sometimes instead of being special, we see them as difficulties or obstacles or just weird. We often find ourselves comparing ourselves to others, trying to be the same, constantly competing, and pushing to be better… Better […]

The Coach Isn’t In The Huddle (replay) | The FRONT

by Mike Phillips

Football season is back! So is this episode!!! (By Popular Demand) An excellent coach isn’t in the huddle. They let their players play! When it is game time. In business also, you must trust your people to execute. The coach is not on the field with the players, so let the leaders lead in the moment. […]

Being Deliberate (The FRONT #90)

by Mike Phillips

Today we talk about being deliberate. Being on purpose. Living on purpose. I’ve talked about the idea of being deliberate before – in learning (The FRONT#41 & The FRONT #46), in attitude (The FRONT #63), and in other areas. But what does it actually mean to be deliberate about something? The definition of deliberate is […]

When Seeking Out Expert Advice [Help] (The FRONT #62)

by Mike Phillips

When you are seeking out expert advice, or when asking for help – is today’s topic. Once you have made it into management or leadership, or maybe you are now considered an expert in a particular field. Sometimes it becomes difficult to ask for assistance, especially in the area you are supposed to be excellent at. […]

You Need the Line in the Sand… Sometimes.

by Mike Phillips

The line in the sand? It’s true. There is still a time and place for authoritarian leadership. We are in an age of democratic and collaborative, feel-good leadership. During this time, right now, in history, many leaders, speakers, and trainers are instructing company management and executive leadership that everyone needs to feel included and that all […]

Passion, Persistence, Perseverance (The FRONT #42)

by Mike Phillips

I love fire, passion. I admire persistence. And I respect perseverance. There are so many amazing parallels in athletics, especially football, to business. For example, the work ethic involved. The overwhelming emotion and the continued pursuit of success and winning. You’ll have to tune into the video or podcast for the full narrative today! But, […]

You Have To Take The Shot

by Mike Phillips

Every once in a while. Opportunities arise. If someone offers, say YES. If you sense there is an opportunity, say YES. When it happens, remember to breathe slow and deep, inhale. Stare right down the sight and get a clear picture of the target. What is it that you want? Make sure you can make […]

Stubborn With Your Goals, Flexible With Your Methods (The FRONT #28)

by Mike Phillips

You must be stubborn with your goals. You should stay flexible in the approach and the methods. If you want your life to be meaningful and have a strong purpose, you must have goals! You should have lots of goals. Business goals, family goals, personal goals, each of these will move you to a successful […]

The Coach Isn’t In The Huddle (The FRONT #18)

by Mike Phillips

It’s true. An excellent coach isn’t in the huddle. They let their players play! When it comes game time. You must trust your people to execute. The coach is not on the field with the players, so let the leaders lead in the moment. And, vice-versa, as a top performer, you know what to do… […]

Taking Charge & Participating In Your Own Rescue (The FRONT #16)

by Mike Phillips

You must take charge. You must participate in your own rescue. Grab the life preserver. Today I am talking about taking charge and being an active participant in your own rescue. Taking charge has so many meanings. Taking charge of your health, of your life, of your family, and of yourself. There are a whole […]