March Madness 2009!
Okay, I know this isn’t basketball, but I have a maddening amount of pictures of my family.
The fam taking it easy in Naperville.
Three generation of studs.
GQ George
Looks like George is scratching his stomach while we are trying to take a nice family photo.
Chics dig the car!
Why are you laughing? That is my normal smile.
Waassssuuuppppp!
Thank you Heather for taking such great shots!
Profound words spoken by John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding his own philosophy, during a radio program in 1941.
“I believe in the supreme worth of the individual and in his right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty. I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law; that government is the servant of the people and not their master. I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living. I believe that thrift is essential to well ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite of a sound financial structure, whether in government, business or personal affairs. I believe that truth and justice are fundamental to an enduring social order. I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a man’s word should be as good as his bond; that character — not wealth or power or position — is of supreme worth.”
Servant Leadership has become a buzz word in recent years not only in religious organizations, but also in the business world. The word leadership has that much more punch when linked with “servant.” In gist, a servant leader is focused on serving the world around them. They are prodded to love and help, bringing meaning and satisfaction to others.
Catch the picture that James Autry gives, from his book The Servant-Leader:
1.) Leadership is not about controlling people; it’s about caring for people and being a useful resource for people.
2.) Leadership is not about being boss; it’s about being present for people and building a community at work.
3.) Leadership is not about holding on to territory; it’s about letting go of ego, bringing your spirit to work, being your best and most authentic self.
4.) Leadership is less concerned with pep talks and more concerned with creating a place in which people can do good work, can find meaning in their work, and can bring their spirits to work.
5.) Leadership, like life, is largely a matter of paying attention.
6.) Leadership requires love.
How is your SERVE these days?
Recently I came across an old journal with the following equation:
Personal Purpose x Passion + Collective Momentum = Maximum Impact
What is the impact you are trying to make at work, in your relationships, community, neighborhood, and the world around you?