More Winning Quotes

"The executive's job is to provide leadership, the kind of leadership that develops the best efforts of the men under him. He can't do that if he shuts himself up in his office. He has to get out and get acquainted with his men."
   -  Roy Moore


"You get the best out of others when you get the best out of yourself."
   -  Harvey Firestone


"Leaders must pick causes they won't abandon easily, remain committed despite setbacks, and communicate their big ideas over and over again in every encounter."
   -  Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Learn to Let Go

From the Jesus Calling devotionals by Sarah Young:


"This is a time in your life when you must learn to let go: of loved ones, of possessions, of control. In order to let go of something that is precious to you, you need to rest in My Presence, where you are complete. Take time to bask in the Light of My Love...


You can feel secure, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence....


As you release more and more things into My care, remember that I never let go of your hand. Herein lies your security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you."

Humble Yourself

From the Experiencing God Day by Day devotionals:


"There are two ways to attain high esteem. One is the world's method: Take every opportunity to promote yourself before others; seize occasions for recognition and manipulate your way into the center of attention. The other way is God's way: Humble yourself. Rather than striving for recognition and influential positions, seek to put others first. Cultivate humility, for it does not come naturally. One of the many paradoxes of the Christian life is that when God sees your genuine humility, He exalts you. 


Proverbs 16:18 warns that if we put our efforts into promoting ourselves, we will be brought down....Jesus said the wise thing to do is to seek the lowest position and allow others to exalt you if they feel you are worthy.


There is an enormous difference between the way the world honors you and the way God does. Proverbs 25:27 indicates that glory is not legitimate if you seek it yourself....When God exalts you, others will praise Him for what He has done in your life."

Know Your Customer

From the Today God Is First devotionals:



"Identifying and meeting the needs of customers is key to any successful marketing venture. Many years ago Coca-Cola decided to introduce a new Coke. They conducted research among loyal customers to determine if the new taste would be embraced by Coke customers. The evidence proved that the new Coke would be successful. However, what Coke did not realize was the emotional attachment Coke users had to their existing Coke product. It created a massive outpouring of negative publicity when Coke users rebelled against the new Coke. Loyal Coke drinkers may have liked the taste of the new Coke, but they did not want it as a replacement to what they were accustomed to.


The man responsible was fired. It became one of the most famous marketing blunders ever. However, the story does not end here. The company eventually turned a bad situation into a positive one. Coke ended up having two versions of Coke - new and old. The man responsible was rehired and went on to be successful in the company.


Jesus sought to meet the needs of His customer by ministering to their needs as His Heavenly Father revealed them to Him. Their real need for salvation did not get met until Jesus met a physical need that allowed Him to reveal the true need they had. Some of your "customers" have a perceived need for your product. But they also have a spiritual need they may not realize they have. God wants to use you to meet both needs.


That's why it is important for you to know your customer."

Our Values Determine Our Priorities

Our values help us determine the top priorities in our lives and where we focus our time. Sample values might include compassion, courage, creativity, faith, fitness, health, humor, patience, and teamwork. By clarifying your values, you are able to decide which areas of your life need the most focus at a particular time. Prioritizing doesn't mean that you believe one value is more important than another; it simply gives you structure so you can focus on the most compelling values first. 

More Winning Quotes

"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
   -  Henry David Thoreau


"The most important part of every business is to know what ought to be done."
   -  Lucius Columella


"A competitor will find a way to win. Competitors take bad breaks and use them to drive themselves just that much harder. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as reasons to give up. It's all a matter of pride."
   -  Nancy Lopez

When Things Don't Go....

Another 'Jesus Calling' devotional by Sarah Young:


"When things don't go as you would like, accept the situation immediately.


Remember that I am sovereign over your circumstances, and humble yourself under My mighty hand. Rejoice in what I am doing in your life, even though it is beyond your understanding.


Don't let the impact of the world shatter your thinking or draw you away from focusing on Me. The ultimate challenge is to keep fixing your eyes on Me, no matter what is going on around you. When I am central in your thinking, you are able to view circumstances from My perspective."