Napoleon Hill stated, "Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.
" You have to be able to see opportunity to seize it.
Your dreams are possible but you have to have the courage to make them so.
No one else can do this for you.
You need to maintain the courage of your convictions.
Realizing all of your potential requires that you overcome fears, uncertainty and doubt.
(FUD).
Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the willingness to face fear for the sake of the achievement of a higher purpose.
When I accepted my first management promotion with the Courtyard, I was assigned to be a member of the opening hotel task team for the Raleigh Airport Courtyard.
I was excited for the opportunity until I found out from my GM that I was expected to fly to the location.
I had never flown on an airplane.
I was terrified of flying.
I was so tempted to back out of the assignment until my pastor; Cynthia DeBerry preached a message on the courage of Joshua and his ability to move into his leadership role so that the children of Israel would enter the promised land.
The more I meditated on a tape of her message, the greater my faith increased in my ability to board an airplane without totally losing my composure.
This is the thought that continued to play out in my mind.
So with great trepidation I boarded the American Airlines jet destined for Raleigh-Durham Airport.
Fortunately the flight's travel time was short and I boarded and departed without any problems.
Each year thereafter I had to challenge my fear of flying, as I boarded several planes to attend manager meetings and conferences.
In 1997 when I flew a non-stop flight out of Raleigh to San Francisco I knew that I would never fear flying to the degree that I had.
The reason that I was willing to challenge my fear of flying was simple, my job served the purpose of ensuring that my children's needs would be fulfilled and I happened to love doing the work I was doing for Marriott.
One thing is for sure your goals cannot be accomplished without action.
Our fears can be a roadblock to our success in life if we don't take action to challenge them.
It's important to take steps to build up your confidence so that when your moment of opportunity occurs and right smack in the middle of it is a fear that you have entertained for some time, you will have the core confidence to move forward in the face of the fear.
Yes, you may need some encouragement along the way but that's okay.
Everyone who has ever set out to achieve anything needed support and encouragement.
Shortly after I returned from my task team assignment, I received my second management promotion.
The exposure I gained to other leaders in the division was beneficial to my career with the company from that point on.
The following is a list of character attributes that will develop your personal leadership skills: 1).
Build strong alliances.
2).
Persuade rather than coerce.
3).
Subscribe to honesty and integrity.
4).
Never respond with vengeance or spite.
5).
Have the courage to handle unjust criticism.
6).
Be decisive.
7).
Lead by example.
8).
Establish goals.
9).
Be results oriented.
10).
Encourage innovation.
11).
Master the art of public speaking.
12).
Communicate a vision and continue to reaffirm it with effective actions.
Much of what you want to achieve is going to require that you move beyond your comfort zone.
You won't always have the luxury of sitting back and waiting for things to happen.
In many situations, you are going to have to take the initiative.
You are going to have to step up and show others "what you're capable of".
No one else can do this for you.
Accepting the leadership role in your life and developing the character traits above is a great place for you to start.
" You have to be able to see opportunity to seize it.
Your dreams are possible but you have to have the courage to make them so.
No one else can do this for you.
You need to maintain the courage of your convictions.
Realizing all of your potential requires that you overcome fears, uncertainty and doubt.
(FUD).
Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the willingness to face fear for the sake of the achievement of a higher purpose.
When I accepted my first management promotion with the Courtyard, I was assigned to be a member of the opening hotel task team for the Raleigh Airport Courtyard.
I was excited for the opportunity until I found out from my GM that I was expected to fly to the location.
I had never flown on an airplane.
I was terrified of flying.
I was so tempted to back out of the assignment until my pastor; Cynthia DeBerry preached a message on the courage of Joshua and his ability to move into his leadership role so that the children of Israel would enter the promised land.
The more I meditated on a tape of her message, the greater my faith increased in my ability to board an airplane without totally losing my composure.
This is the thought that continued to play out in my mind.
So with great trepidation I boarded the American Airlines jet destined for Raleigh-Durham Airport.
Fortunately the flight's travel time was short and I boarded and departed without any problems.
Each year thereafter I had to challenge my fear of flying, as I boarded several planes to attend manager meetings and conferences.
In 1997 when I flew a non-stop flight out of Raleigh to San Francisco I knew that I would never fear flying to the degree that I had.
The reason that I was willing to challenge my fear of flying was simple, my job served the purpose of ensuring that my children's needs would be fulfilled and I happened to love doing the work I was doing for Marriott.
One thing is for sure your goals cannot be accomplished without action.
Our fears can be a roadblock to our success in life if we don't take action to challenge them.
It's important to take steps to build up your confidence so that when your moment of opportunity occurs and right smack in the middle of it is a fear that you have entertained for some time, you will have the core confidence to move forward in the face of the fear.
Yes, you may need some encouragement along the way but that's okay.
Everyone who has ever set out to achieve anything needed support and encouragement.
Shortly after I returned from my task team assignment, I received my second management promotion.
The exposure I gained to other leaders in the division was beneficial to my career with the company from that point on.
The following is a list of character attributes that will develop your personal leadership skills: 1).
Build strong alliances.
2).
Persuade rather than coerce.
3).
Subscribe to honesty and integrity.
4).
Never respond with vengeance or spite.
5).
Have the courage to handle unjust criticism.
6).
Be decisive.
7).
Lead by example.
8).
Establish goals.
9).
Be results oriented.
10).
Encourage innovation.
11).
Master the art of public speaking.
12).
Communicate a vision and continue to reaffirm it with effective actions.
Much of what you want to achieve is going to require that you move beyond your comfort zone.
You won't always have the luxury of sitting back and waiting for things to happen.
In many situations, you are going to have to take the initiative.
You are going to have to step up and show others "what you're capable of".
No one else can do this for you.
Accepting the leadership role in your life and developing the character traits above is a great place for you to start.
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