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Morning Minute 3/7/25:

“Knowing Isn’t Enough: Life Rewards Action!”

Leadership isn’t just about knowledge. It is about acting on that knowledge. We all know individuals who seem to know everything about leadership, quoting books, referencing studies, and attending seminars. But when the moment comes to lead, they hesitate. Why? Because knowing is passive. Doing is what creates change.

The difference between good intentions and meaningful impact is execution. A leader who understands the value of good communication, but never initiates tough conversations, cannot build a strong team. A manager who professes accountability, but avoids holding people accountable, will never drive real progress. Knowledge without action is like fuel with no engine – potential without movement!

In my book WORK WITH ME NOT FOR ME, I describe coaches as more than just leaders. They are mentors, organizers, instigators, disciplinarians, cheerleaders, and teachers. None of these roles matter if they are not actively applied. A mentor who doesn’t engage, an organizer who doesn’t plan, and a disciplinarian who avoids confrontation, are leaders in name only. It is only action that defines leadership.

Your team doesn’t follow you because of your resume or previous experience. They follow you because they see you making decisions, taking responsibility, and stepping up when it matters most. They trust you not because of what you know, but because of what you do.

This principle is not just applicable to leadership. It applies to personal growth as well. Many professionals invest in self-improvement. Yet, they never apply what they have learned. They wait for the perfect moment, more certainty, or more information. However, change doesn’t happen in theory. It happens when one uses what one knows.

The most effective leaders, and successful professionals, take action even when they don’t have all the answers. They move forward, learn, and adapt along the way. They recognize that mistakes are not failures. They are the learning experiences required in the process of growth,

Life doesn’t reward knowledge alone. It rewards those who use what they learned to make an impact. Leaders don’t need to have all the answers to make decisions. They need the courage to act, the humility to learn, and the resilience to adjust.

Knowing is important, But doing is what changes the game.

“Knowing Isn’t Enough: Life Rewards Action!”

And remember, “Education Without Action…Is Just Entertainment!”

That is today’s Morning Minute.

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Here are some recent Morning Minutes that you may have missed that you may use for yourself, a friend, your team members, or your family. They have insightful ideas, and useful instructions designed to help you improve your personal and professional skills.

​"To Decide, Ask What Now...Then, What?" Understand that decision-making is more than just choosing. Discover the 3 factors involved in making your decision. Learn the Ripple Effects of your decision, and the Power of the Follow Through. This video will help you make better, more consistent decisions!

​"Caring, Competence, and Courage!" This video explores these 3 major attributes of those who led great teams to accomplish extraordinary results. Discover the stories of Henry Ford, George Patton, Paul Bryant, and Ralph Jordan an how the qualities of Caring, Competence, and Courage helped them to build great teams! Learn why you need these to become a truly great leader.

​"How Do We Improve Student Learning?" With the national government returning control of education back the states, we need a blueprint or reversing the decline in student learning. Learn the 5 ways that people learn. Discover how that parents, teachers, students, and school boards can facilitate a much needed increase in cooperative student learning.

​"Is Your Phone Your Friend or Foe?" Listen to an example of an unprofessional and unproductive outbound business phone call. Discover 2 indisputable facts about business phone usage. Learn why the sample call was so unproductive. Learn how to begin an outbound call, the 3 possible answers from the client when using this system, and how to professionally handle all 3 responses.

​"Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone!" In life, the only thing guaranteed is...CHANGE! Learn how to anticipate and to plan for change in order to benefit from it. Learn how this process was used successfully by Gen. George Patton in the Battle of the Bulge! And remember to Be The Change You Are Trying to Create!

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Our country is undergoing some much needed, massive change designed to return control of our government, our education, and our economy back to our people. Your prayers and your participation will help us remake the United States into the economic powerhouse and symbol of personal freedom that leads instead of follows, and is strong enough to deter all enemies, while being prosperous enough to improve the lives of our citizens.

May GOD bless the USA!

May the peace that we can only know through Christ, enrich and empower you during this Lenten season.

May God bless you, your family, and your team!

Larry A. Bonorato 864-630-2625 lab@larryonlearning.com​