The Power of Positivity

I am just returning from some time away from work and it is amazing how a week away with family and friends allows for our heads to clear and our minds to be refreshed.  While the month of July is a different pace for me, it is refreshing because it is a time where I am able to be more creative.  More creative to dream and to really process the "What If's" for a new school year.  July is a time where I feel like I can dig deeper into my own personal beliefs and reflections.  I've already had some time to read a few books and yes, most of my reading has been either leadership focused or personal transformation related.  My friends tend to make fun of me for not being able to just get lost in a murder mystery or a romance novel.  I'm not going to lie and say I don't think there is some merit behind this, but I guess it's just not my thing.

For several years now, author and speaker, Jon Gordon has been a part of my July learning.  After reading and rereading his most recent book, "The Power of Positive Leadership," I continue to reflect on the importance of such a simple word...POSITIVITY.  Being positive, be it in the work place or that time away with family and friends, makes you better and more importantly, makes everyone around you better.  People (co-workers, friends and family) are our most important assets and if we take care of each other, others will feel your care for them and keep the organization moving forward.  I certainly understand that not all days are happy days and that in life, bad things can and will happen, but I do believe that we are in control of our own behaviors and that the commitment and love for those around us is where differences are made.  We must be committed to people as this is where trust is built and this trust is necessary in any successful relationship. We achieve with people not with fancy programs and expensive resources.  People create the positive energy that is necessary for a positive culture.

"Positivity is a difference-maker and investing in relationships builds a strong culture.  Driving your culture is not something you can delegate.  Culture beats strategy!" 

-JonGordon

Thanks for making a difference in my growth as a leader and as a person.  I will continue to invest in relationships and lead with the positive energy that is necessary to keep our organization moving forward.