Proverbs 14

"All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty."
----- Proverbs 14:23

Over the last few years I have become a student of leadership. Both leadership in action and leadership theory. I have a few leadership podcasts, watch what is going on with leaders in the business and political realms. In fact, the other day I came across an article about Luke Ravenstahl the new 26 year old mayor of Pittsburgh, PA.

I read about leadership all the time. Tim Sanders in his book "Love is the Killer App." stated: "Reading is a source of potency, so manage it like an asset." This has not always been my desire. When I first started attending The Ridge, Pastor Jess opened me up to the world of John Maxwell and Stephen Covey. These men are two giants in the fields of leadership.

What separates employees from leaders is personal work ethic.
Talent can only take you so far, responsibility, dedication, agility, desire to learn and direction, have the possibility to take you further than your talent could even begin. (Of course, if you are my height and want to play center for the Mavs you may have logistical issues).

TAKING THE TIME AND MAKING THE EFFORT TO WORK HARD WILL ALWAYS BRING PROFIT. Sometimes in the form of bonuses, praises from co-workers, the corner office. Some- times there will not be tangible return for your efforts. Know this: each day you commit to becoming better, you make yourself more valuable to your area, your business, your field.
The accumulation of working hard everyday will eventually take you somewhere you have never imagined possible.

Heart and Soul
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