– Shared by Rahul Kunderan. Thank you!
A must watch video of about 3 mins that beautifully conveys the message – “It does not matter how many times you fail in life but what matters is that you finish strong”. Nick’s positive attitude to life is truly contagious. I am sure this video will make your day!
To know more about Nick Vujicic check his website - Life Without Limbs.Org. Because of Nick's unique personal story, he is able to speak to groups of all kinds. It gives him entree with both the young and old, impoverished, imprisoned, business people, children, young people, peoples of all races, those with disabilities and those without them.
Below, I've added some more videos on Nick that you might like as well.
Nick's Story
Nick Vujicic, No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!
Nick - "I Love Living Life, I Am Happy!"
Nick Vujicic Revolution Video
Sunday, February 1, 2009
What a Real Leader Knows
– Shared by Narayan Khushalani. Thank you!
This article on MindTools.com claims that one can learn to be a leader, just as long as you put in the time needed to learn the fundamental skills needed. How these skills are applied on a day-to-day basis, however, is what sets good leaders apart from mediocre ones.
J. Sterling Livingston, a professor at Harvard Business School, studied the connection between formal education and successful leadership. In 1971, he published "The Myth of the Well-Educated Manager" in the Harvard Business Review. One of Livingston's conclusions was that a formal business education, such as an MBA, was not a good predictor of leadership success in the long term. This finding is much less surprising today than it was back in the early 1970s. However, his other main observation is as relevant today as it was back then – namely, that four key skills define successful leadership:
By developing your skills in these fundamental areas, Prof. Livingston argued that you can lead people, and inspire them to change. You can also be dynamic and effective in how you tackle the problems and challenges you face on a daily basis.
This article on MindTools.com claims that one can learn to be a leader, just as long as you put in the time needed to learn the fundamental skills needed. How these skills are applied on a day-to-day basis, however, is what sets good leaders apart from mediocre ones.
J. Sterling Livingston, a professor at Harvard Business School, studied the connection between formal education and successful leadership. In 1971, he published "The Myth of the Well-Educated Manager" in the Harvard Business Review. One of Livingston's conclusions was that a formal business education, such as an MBA, was not a good predictor of leadership success in the long term. This finding is much less surprising today than it was back in the early 1970s. However, his other main observation is as relevant today as it was back then – namely, that four key skills define successful leadership:
- Effective decision making
- Successful problem finding
- Effective opportunity finding
- Leadership style
By developing your skills in these fundamental areas, Prof. Livingston argued that you can lead people, and inspire them to change. You can also be dynamic and effective in how you tackle the problems and challenges you face on a daily basis.
Key points:
- Leaders aren't created overnight. Strong leadership is something you need to work on every day.
- Leadership is more than learning how to solve problems and make decisions – you must focus on making your organization better through everything you do. This means that you need to understand how and when to make a decision, recognize problems before they appear, constantly look for opportunities to improve, and be aware of your leadership style.
- When people believe in you, they'll likely trust your decisions and actions –and that's the mark of a true leader.
Quotes on "Attitude"
- Shared by Herman Carneiro. Thank you!
The only disability in life is a bad attitude.
- Scott Hamilton
I've never been poor, only broke. Being poor is a frame of mind. Being broke is only a temporary situation.
- Mike Todd
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.
- Betty Ford
The significance of a man is not in what he attains but rather in what he longs to attain.
- Kahlil Gibran
I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days.
- Lance Armstrong
Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.
- Norman Vincent Peale
The only disability in life is a bad attitude.
- Scott Hamilton
I've never been poor, only broke. Being poor is a frame of mind. Being broke is only a temporary situation.
- Mike Todd
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.
- Betty Ford
The significance of a man is not in what he attains but rather in what he longs to attain.
- Kahlil Gibran
I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days.
- Lance Armstrong
Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes.
- Norman Vincent Peale
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