As I considered what the first TRIPLE III TIME message should be for 2018…my thoughts instantly circled around the traditional “New Year’s Resolution” practice.  Well I could come up with a large number of Resolutions (far beyond a TOP 10), but instead I thought it more valuable to offer a Leadership Pledge…that would feel satisfying even if recited everyday.

Here goes: As a LEADER everyday…EVERYDAY (you need to say it louder the second time) I will:

• Smile from the positives that happen today.
• Walk past the mad/angry feelings of unmet expectations.
• Practice a sense of urgency in all that I do.
• Exercise my creative/innovative muscles so they offer a “good” hurt.
• Shake hands STRONGLY with everyone that I meet.
• Think today about something to look forward to tomorrow.
• Run quickly to any new personal/professional opportunity.
• Roll around in every success so it gets all over me.
• Reach back for help/advice from true friends/colleagues.
• Remember that the word “NO” is very small.

Go ahead and say it over a few times.  Don’t just say it in your mind…say it out loud.

Now I think we are ready for 2018!