"When it comes to leading people, there is no problem that is unique to you." You could ask anyone with experience, and you would discover they have had to face the same issues, the same frustrations. So don't feel sorry for yourself. That's a waste of valuable time. Just make plans to make things better.

"A real leader spends his time fixing the problem instead of finding who to blame." What happens when you place blame is that you focus on the past. When you accept responsibility, you focus on this time forward-on the future. Until you accept total responsibility-no matter what-you won't be able to put plans in place to accomplish your goals.

"Doing the right thing isn't easy- in fact sometimes it's real hard - but just remember that doing the right thing is always right." Confucius once said, "To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice." But actually living the 'do right rule' is tough because it requires discipline, commitment and courage.

"So much of life is about attitude and how we handle what life throws our way. Life is good - even when a situation appears to be the worst." Stay positive and help make another's life better!

Tip excerpted from Monday Morning Leadership:
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