Belief is an essential trait for a leader.
What do I mean by Belief? It is the inner knowing that reveals itself in our action. A habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing.
“In the long run, a belief is more than an idea that a person possesses. It is an idea that possesses a person.” John Maxwell.
Our beliefs can condition our results…beliefs are either limiting our limitless!!!!
Seven results of belief:
- Our Belief drives our actions – if we believe it, we’ll act on it. Paul Harvey says it this way: “If you don’t live it, you don’t believe it”. How you behave, what you do, and how you do it, is a result of your beliefs.
- Our Belief determines our results – Henry Ford is known for a quote: “If you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right.”
- Our Belief inspires our goals – the goals we set in each of our roles: spouse, parent, employer is inspired by our belief.
- Our Beliefs focuses our attention – act as blinders to allow us to focus our attention and block out detractors for pursuing our goals and dreams.
- Our Belief reveals our values – our belief impacts our actions which in turn reveal our values.
- Our Belief impacts our effectiveness – as we live an inspired and passionate life, by what we believe, we are more effective in what we do.
- Our Belief fuels our confidence – as we are taking action on what we believe, confidence grows and pushes us forward.
John Maxwell says “Lack of belief can act as a ceiling on talent. However, when people believe in themselves, they unleash power in themselves and resources around them that almost immediately take them to a higher level. Your potential is a picture of what you can become. Belief helps you see the picture and reach it.”
Exercise Your Belief
Here are four steps to grow and develop belief:
- Identify a current goal or passion
- See it being accomplished…feel the emotions you will have when its accomplished
- BELIEVE it is so…Believe it down to your core!
- Repeat exercise for 21 days
Live Passionately with Belief!
John
