Champions are Born, Losers are Made by John Di Lemme - HTML preview

Chapter 12: Affirming Your Leadership

As a leader, start telling yourself the truth! You remember that earlier in this book, I quoted Goethe, “Treat a man as he is and he will remain what he is. Treat a man as he should be and he will become what he should be.”

That also applies to YOU. Learn to speak the truth to yourself about what you should be. Shake off the negative thoughts, the pessimistic evaluations of yourself, and the harmful thoughts about your abilities and your future. They are all lies. The Bible says, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; Therefore, choose life that both you and your descendants may live.” Deuteronomy 30:19 You have the power to choose life and death, blessing or the curse. As a leader, choose life. Yes, it’s that simple. You have the power to make that choice. You can go with the flow of negativism, doubt, and fear that is so rampant in our society. Or, you can choose to bless your life, your dreams, your family, your work, and your entire environment. You can make a difference!

One person told me that she arrives at her office one hour before anyone else. In that hour, she walks the halls praying for everyone who works there and for the goals and the tasks at hand. She speaks blessing over the entire building. She is choosing life.

From what I’ve been teaching you in this book, let me give you some truths to speak to yourself and your environment. Stand up right now and speak these things. You may feel silly or awkward. Get over it! Begin speaking to yourself out loud.

*  I am making a difference today!

*  I am an extremely committed leader!

* I am persistent, patient and constant in my leadership vision!

*  I am a determined leader!

*  I am listening, learning and journaling daily!

*  I am allowing time to be my ally!

* I am learning and earning the right to live a leadership lifestyle!

*  I am going to the top!

*  I am focused, committed and determined to succeed!

*  I am the light to others who once told me it wasn’t possible!

* I am doing every day what is necessary to achieve success and be a leader!

*  I am leaving a legacy for my family and others who will follow my leadership!

Now, take ownership of your leadership abilities & go out and Find Your Why!