The Intentional Mustard Seed: It's not you, it's me...

It's not you, it's me...

Today marks three weeks since I started my new job at The U.? Learning how to lead a team while also filling in for a vacant position has been nothing short of baptism by fire.? Fortunately, things will calm down?soon and I'll have an opportunity to focus on leadership.

I am a learn-aholic.? Especially when it comes to self-improvement.? So, my inner-nerd has been digesting Dave Ramsey Entreleadership Podcasts during the evening commute this week. Tonight I listened to an older podcast with a powerful message about succeeding in leadership:

Opportunity does not limit your organization, your leadership limits your organization.

Dave's point is this: if you aren't getting the result you want, you need to look in the mirror and figure out how you are contributing to the problem.

I needed this reflection now.? I could create a lot of excuses with my schedule these days.??But here are my questions for myself:?How do I limit...

• The effectiveness of my work team
• My access to free time
• The success of my blog and other outside ventures
• My ability to complete a?dissertation this semester
• My dating relationships
• My friendships
• My own potential

Deep thoughts, but definitely ones worth considering.? How are you limiting yourself or business?

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Source: http://theintentionalmustardseed.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-not-you-its-me.html

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