Episode 221: "Look, I am about to do something new; even now, it is coming."

Greetings, Leaders.

 Rejoice, my friends. Again, I say, rejoice!

 You are in an excellent time for your journey.

Now you stand on the edge of a promising journey ahead. Someone once said, "Timing is everything in business and life." All of this is true for you!

 Now, in 2022 we are ready to do and see more wondrous works than ever before. Make giving a priority on your journey. Giving of yourself, your time, talents, insights, etc., are great multipliers of impact. It has been said, "Give, and it will be given to you. It will be given back to you with the same measure you give."

I recall listening to several IBM Leaders reflect on what they learned about themselves as leaders.

 "It didn't click the first day, but I developed good friends, who became great partners over time, and we created a positive environment that allowed us to grow, even in a virtual circumstance." IBM Leader

 "Attitude. 90% was how we reacted to our circumstances by creating an environment of caring for each other." IBM Leader

 Great leaders are ordinary people who discover their pathway and purpose and walk by faith in their life and career journey. They believe that they can accomplish more excellent works. Through perseverance, patience, and practicing discipline, they build resilience and the ability to adapt.

 Here are some observations of great leaders we can employ to set goals and live by faith

 1. Be bold, be strong, and act. Set goals that will stretch you beyond your capacity. It will help you do your best and rely on providence to fulfill the plan.

 2. Extend your reach. Plan to affect more impact through the goals you set. Ask; "What is the priority of my life, and how should I invest my talents, gifts and skills, and resources? Ask, and it will be given to you.

 3. Expand your vision and exercise your faith. Seek new ways to accomplish the greater good for others first. Believe that all things are possible, and you can find a way to win.

 Think about your victories on your journey so far, and reflect on the conviction, courage, and confidence you now have.

 Commit to your plan and take the first step. Commitment precedes power. Walk by faith and not by sight.

 Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain in the 1940s, understood that each of us has a unique contribution to make.

 From the beginning, his vision focused on one outcome against the enemy: Victory! This "Victory Mindset" is renewed thinking with power, love, and a sound mind to take action.

 The "Victory mindset" is our attitude as leaders for the months and years ahead.

 "What is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory - victory at all costs, victory despite the terror, victory, however long and hard the road may be; without victory, there is no survival." Winston Churchill

 And so, it is with us in the moments, days, months, years, and beyond.

 Be strong and courageous! For those with us are greater than those who are with them!

 Victory!