The Leadership Quality of Commitment (part 2 of 3)

Continued from yesterday... The following three observations tell us a lot about the nature of commitment: 1. Commitment starts in the heart. Some people want everything to be perfect before they are willing to commit themselves to anything. But commitment always precedes achievement. It is said that in the Kentucky Derby, the winning horse effectively runs out of oxygen about half-way through the race and goes the remainder of the way on heart. All good athletes recognize the importance of commitment. NBA legend Michael Jordan says, “Heart is what separates the good from the great.” So if you want to make a difference in other people’s lives as a leader, look into your own heart to see if you’re really committed. 2. Commitment is tested by action. It’s one thing to talk about commitment. It’s another to do something about it. The only real measure of commitment is action. It has been said, “Nothing is easier than saying words. Nothing is harder than living them day after day.” 3. Commitment opens the door to achievement. As a leader, you will face plenty of obstacles and opposition – if you haven’t already. And there will be times when commitment is the only thing that carries you forward. It has been said, “Commitment is the enemy of resistance, for it is the serious promise to press on, to get up, no matter how many times you have been knocked down.” If you want to get anywhere worthwhile, you must be committed. When it comes to commitment, there are really only four types of people: 1. Cop-outs: People who have no goals and who do not commit. 2. Holdouts: People who don’t know if they can reach their goals, so they’re afraid to commit. 3. Dropouts: People who start toward a goal but quit when the going gets tough. 4. All-outs: People who set goals, commit to them, and pay the price to reach them. What kind of person are you? Have you been reaching your goals? Are you achieving all that you believe you can? Do people believe in you and follow you readily? If your answer to any of these questions is no, the problem may be your level of commitment. To be continued... Want to get started on increasing your leadership commitment? Truth@Life can help you, regardless of your location. Call 248-396-6255 or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com for a free consultation. If you receive value from these blogs, please consider donating to keep this blog site up and running. This ministry cannot continue without the generous donations of its readers. Just click on the "Donate" button in the upper right. For more info on help I can provide check out http://truthatlife.com/ or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com