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Lead yourself well at every age

A year ago Sean McVay was hired as the head football coach for the Los Angeles Rams. Previously, he was successful as the offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. Based on his success as an offensive coordinator it wasn’t surprising he was hired as a head coach. What made his hiring a total shock to most people was that he was only 30 years old.

I will admit, I didn’t see how a 30-year-old coach could lead an NFL team, especially with all the pressure of Los Angeles. The owner of the team had just announced they were building the largest stadium in the world as part of a 300-acre sports and entertainment district with the focal point being the Rams football team. With all of that at stake they hire a 30-year-old coach?

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Dying to grow

Two of my favorite questions to ask people are “What have you learned lately?” and “Who or where did you learn it from?” Personal growth is optional, but not really an option. Yes, we can choose to ignore our personal growth, but when we stop growing we have stopped living. In that way, personal growth is not an option. It is a must. I ask these two questions, directly or indirectly, because whatever you are learning I probably need to learn too and I am always looking for the best people, places, books and resources to learn from.

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Communicating and connecting

You will never go any further in life or leadership than your ability to connect and communicate with others. For all of us this includes one-on-one communication. For many it includes communicating to a small group. For some this also means the dreaded, frightening public speaking. Effective communication is key to the effective outcomes of almost every initiative: marriage, parenting, customer service, relationships, construction projects, growing organizations and winning teams..

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Powered by purpose

Seventeen years ago my wife, Teri, and I quit our jobs, sold our home in Blaine, Minn., and moved to Fargo-Moorhead to pursue a dream God planted in our hearts. We were happy and comfortable in Blaine; living the American dream. We both grew up in economically very “humble” families and here we were, living in the suburbs of the Twin Cities as homeowners, raising our son, while living close to family and friends.

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What every leader must do

I try to limit the items I obsess over. I think that is wise and increases the potential for a more rewarding, higher impact life. It is rarely helpful to major on the minor or be consumed with the common. One of satan’s greatest tactics to limit our positive impact is to distract us with the ordinary while missing out on the extraordinary.

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Leadership matters

I am convinced the greatest need in the world is Godly, effective leadership. A great leader grows in all four leadership arenas: spiritual leadership, self-leadership, people leadership, and organizational leadership. Godly effective leaders make a positive influence and difference in their families, city, church and businesses.

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