Become a Person of Influence

Becoming a Person of Influence

Last March, I joined the John Maxwell Team (JMT). Soon thereafter, I sought out a JMT-Certified Independent Coach, Speaker, and Teacher in my area. I found Howie Short (see his JMT Web Site). Turns out, Howie is a member of my church—University Baptist Church in Houston, Texas—and recognized my family when he saw our photo!

Howie and I met, and he mentored me through my John Maxwell Team Certification experience in August. I appreciated his wisdom and perspective. Howie retired as a Colonel from the Air Force and continues teaching leaders today.

On Sunday, Howie will start a new class at our church—based on John Maxwell’s Becoming a Person of Influence. He gave me a copy of the book, and I’ll be his backup teacher, in case he misses a particular Sunday.

Click here for a summary of lessons from Maxwell’s Becoming a Person of Influence.

Got Rewards?

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photo credit: Rewards via photopin (license)

There’s no getting around it: people are motivated by rewards. God certainly understands this. The Bible is filled with promises of rewards God will give to those who follow Him.

Out of This World Leaders understand the human need for reward, and they make use of recognition to lift morale and improve performance. That’s why I like Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White’s book, The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (see my March 12th post for a summary).

What rewards have you received in the past for a job well done? What rewards do you presently use to encourage your team members?

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