What quotes do you live by? That was question posed to me by a student at High Point University after hearing my keynote to his freshman class. That got me thinking of great quotes that have impacted me throughout my life. Let’s face it, life is a journey filled with ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs.
One way to stay front-row positive in a balcony negative world is to seek out and find positive human nature stories. One of my favorites is of the sacrifice of Father Maximilian Kolbe, trading his life for another in a concentration camp.
With so much in the world today that you cannot control, the one thing you can control is your willingness to show someone kindness. It doesn’t take much either. For example a year ago this week I was honored to keynote a Nissan event in Vegas.
There is a debate about using Artificial Intelligence to write books, blogs, and even term papers and whether it’s okay. Especially in schools where some people are thinking that it’s cheating while others think enhancing writing using A.I. is a great idea. That is not a debate for today’s Front-Row Friday message. Today, I want to encourage you to work on this one skill in case anyone questions your writing: Oral communications.
Do you cringe when it comes to networking? It’s so important to grow your network but it can be intimidating at times. It doesn’t have to be! Networking doesn’t have to be uncomfortable with attending an event with business cards in hand and an elevator speech prepared.
If you have a big dream or bucket list goal and I hope you do, it’s not about if you will face self-doubt, it’s about when. Give yourself some grace knowing that the most accomplished people have faced it too. Here are three things to help you achieve your big dreams despite the odds that may be against you.
Do you know where your gap is? The gap between where you currently are and where you want to be? In other words, the gap between the chair you are in, vs. the chair you want to be in. Knowing where your gap is can only happen if you know where you want to be. What is the ultimate front-row seat for your work? What’s the title? What’s the level of influence? What does it look like?
Did you know that optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people? According to a study I read recently, optimistic people are 16% less likely to die a pre-mature death than pessimistic people! Given that fun statistic, today’s Front-Row Friday gives you five easy ways to be more optimistic.
Is there anything about your behavior or habits that you would like to change or improve upon? What do you wish you could do differently? What about a skillset that would you like to improve?
How do you feel about risk? Today’s Front-Row Friday message is inspired by a beautiful bronze that is displayed in the home office of RaceTrac, Inc., one of the largest privately owned companies in America