Author of the leadership and team-building book: "WORK WITH ME NOT FOR ME," and the twice weekly newsletter: “LarryonLearning's Morning Minutes.” I coach business owners and managers in how to profitably run their businesses by managing the 4 Ps: People, Processes, Products/Services, and Promotions. Using real life scenarios and step-by-step action plans, students gain the skills necessary to build strong teams and businesses. 864-630-2625
Let Them Think What They Will (Morning Minute 7.10.26)
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Reader: Why criticism is often evidence that you are making a difference (click image below for the video message...) Morning Minute 7.10.26 Let Them Think What They Will Why criticism is often evidence that you're making a difference Have you ever discovered that someone was questioning your decisions, criticizing your actions, or discussing your motives behind your back? If so, welcome to leadership! Zig Ziglar once shared, "Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you!" If you choose to accomplish anything meaningful, someone will eventually misunderstand your motives, criticize your decisions, or exaggerate your mistakes. The only way to avoid criticism altogether is to do nothing. That isn't an option if you want to grow, lead, or make a difference. It helps to understand why people talk about others. 1. They want to learn from you. Some people are genuinely curious about your success. They want to understand what motivates you, how you make decisions, and how they can improve their own lives. Their interest comes from admiration, not malice. 2. They want to be heard. Some people have an opinion about everything. They enjoy being viewed as informed, insightful, or "in the know." Discussing the latest news, events, or people keeps them at the center of the conversation. 3. They want to avoid looking at themselves. Some people criticize others because it keeps the spotlight off their own shortcomings. Focusing on someone else's mistakes allows them to avoid confronting the changes they need to make in their own lives. Now consider these insightful and important questions:
In life, we are called to act, to make decisions, and to lead. Not every decision will be popular. Not every action will be understood. But your character, your purpose, and your results will ultimately speak louder than their opinions. Learn from fair criticism. Ignore foolish criticism. Never allow either to keep you from doing meaningful work. And remember, Information without transformation is wasted energy! Keep Learning! Keep Leading! That is today's Morning Minute. *** Please feel free to share or use this message and/or video as a discussion starter for any training session or organizational meeting. Click HERE to subscribe to our twice weekly Morning Minutes. *** Here are some recent Morning Minutes you may have missed with actionable ideas, useful instruction, and step-by-step methods to help you, your family, and/or your team to be more, do more, and achieve more: "The Personal Prisons You Built for Yourself!" The greatest barriers to our success are often the ones we create in our own minds! Discover the 7 mental prisons that rob people of success. Learn how any one of these mental prisons can destroy or delay your personal success. Freedom begins with responsibility for your thoughts, your attitude, and your actions. "Talent Opens Doors - Discipline Creates Results!" Talent is a God-given gift. But discipline determines what we do with that gift. Learn why many times talented people fall short of expectations, while average people who are disciplined excel through their commitment to continuous improvement. Discover 3 interview questions that will aid you in determining who to recruit, and who to pass on. "Self Respect: The Foundation of a Meaningful Life!" Learn the difference between self-esteem and self-respect. Discover the 3 basic types of self-esteem. Learn how that self-respect is tied into your own value, dignity, and moral character. Examine and commit to 5 specific actions that create and sustain genuine self-respect. "The Lasting Influence of a Loving Father!" A father's relationships with their children help them create successful lives. Learn what both boy and girls learn from a loving father. Discover the difference of a loving father, a passive father, and a toxic father. Learn 6 simple but effective ways to become a stronger, more positive influence in your children's lives. "America at 250 years; Can We Keep It?" A warning from Benjamin Franklin when he was asked what kind of government the Constitutional Congress had created. He replied "A republic, if you can keep it!" Discover the 5 personal principles our founders knew would be essential for our government to survive and thrive. Learn our responsibility as citizens through 7 personal commitments we make to ourselves and to each other. *** Follow Larry A. Bonorato on social media to never miss a post. (published by the Bonorato Creative Group. LLC; all rights reserved) |
Larry A. Bonorato
Author of the leadership and team-building book: "WORK WITH ME NOT FOR ME," and the twice weekly newsletter: “LarryonLearning's Morning Minutes.” I coach business owners and managers in how to profitably run their businesses by managing the 4 Ps: People, Processes, Products/Services, and Promotions. Using real life scenarios and step-by-step action plans, students gain the skills necessary to build strong teams and businesses. 864-630-2625
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