I am so honored and humbled to have been nominated and accepted into the Forbes Coaches Council. I am so blessed with having great mentors who always see more in me and challenge me to be more. No matter where we are in life and how successful we think we are, we always can be better and need mentors and coaches who elevate us and celebrate us. And yes, coaches need their own mentors and coaches too!

When I got the call from Forbes informing me that I have been nominated, explaining to me the vetting process that took place, the benefits of being part of the Forbes Coaches Council, and asking me if I would accept the invitation - my response was "Are you kidding me?" Who am I to say no to an opportunity that God opens up for me?

As I was reflecting on this honor and opportunity, I was thinking about the years of continuously investing in myself to be able to add value to others, and I can say with confidence that there really is a formula to success.

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You might have heard of the saying that circumstances don't make us, circumstances reveal us to ourselves and everyone else around us. It equally applies to the crisis - crisis reveals our leadership strengths and weaknesses. Hence, it helps us see the areas we need to grow in. Don't waste the opportunity today's crisis brings to us to stretch and grow to be the best version of yourself and be the best leader you can be - your family, your community and the world needs you to shine! Invest in improving yourself every day!

We live in a time and world that gives us so many opportunities. With the technological proliferation and permeation of every aspect of our lives and every sector of our society, I am fascinated and energized by the opportunities we have to read and grow all the time. There should be no excuse for not growing and living up to our full potential with so many resources available to us that weren't to our predecessors just a couple of generations ago. 

Just think about it, we have access to:

1. Public Libraries that are filled with a variety of books that we can all enjoy free of charge (yes it is not totally free - taxpayers pay for it, but that is not the point here),
2. Online Programs/Apps, like Audible, that allow listening to books while driving, alone or with the family on a road trip, or doing chores at home, or exercising,
3. Various sources and online bookstores for purchasing used books at much lower prices than buying the new books,
4. Access to information online through...

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If you want to be a better leader, you need to elevate your influence. Leadership is a skill that we all possess and can grow if we are intentional and consistent about it. 

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Do you want to be successful? No matter how many people I have asked this question, the answer is always – “yes.” I have never met a single person that doesn’t want to be successful.  

However, the answer is not as straightforward when I ask: “What does success look like to you?” Everyone has a different answer. 

If you look up the definition of success in any dictionary, it’s clear that wealth accumulation is used as the primary gauge for success. However, as you explore the stories of many successful people and mentors, wealth accumulation is never the singular driving force for those who’ve achieved great successes. Don't get me wrong, financial stability and prosperity are also important. In fact, I truly believe that money provides 3 things:

1. Conveniences to live beyond survival mode
2. Freedom to live up to your dreams
3. Opportunities to lead others towards living up to their...

Personal growth and self-leadership is the bridge between where you are today and where you'll be tomorrow. The future is full of potential. However, the majority of us aren't accessing or even able to realize this fantastic gift. You probably know the adage: "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence." It's true. If you aren't able to see the results you're trying to accomplish, it doesn't mean you lack potential. Instead, we need to manifest it and believe it before we can see it. Unfortunately, tunnel vision keeps us stuck in our current circumstances. Don't be affixed to the light at the end of the tunnel. Problems arise when people solely focus on achieving the result, causing many to give up prematurely.

Instead, see your growth as a metaphoric bridge. A bridge that allows you to both recognize and navigate the endless possibilities ahead of you. See the bridge transporting you to all the places you wish and need to be in life. While traveling on this bridge, stop...