March 24, 2025

Great leaders lead people from within themselves. They speak greatness over those they influence, letting them know they believe in them, trust them, and are proud of them — freeing their minds to excel and believe in the greatness that lives within them.

We all have unrealized potential, and we’ll never reach it alone. We need others to help us discover, exercise, and refine it. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17 As leaders, we get to be iron for those around us.

When we choose to lead from a lens of greatness, we lead to inspire and encourage; we choose exceptionalism to inspire and encourage; our life mission is to improve the lives of those around us during their journey with us, believing that if just one more person discovers how important they are, it will be a great day!

Those of true greatness lift others, encourage others, and inspire others with their words and exceptional actions. Our words are sacred and give or take life from the hearts of those with whom we interact.

No one stands taller in their leadership than when they take a moment to encourage and uplift someone else. When we, as leaders, show our belief in others and actively demonstrate it, it inspires people to achieve their fullest potential and believe that the impossible is possible—this brings the world to life, and we get to influence it!

Be the leader the world needs—it’s a ripple effect worth creating!

Intentionally Own It! What personalized growth does this message encourage me to pursue, and what makes this matter? When I act on this, what value will it add to my life and the lives of others?