Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Is Everybody In Sync?

A successful leader creates a link between the aspirations of the company and of its individuals.

A leader is one who inspires others to take the action they already want to take (but haven't realized it yet).

Today's TQ Challenge: Dream Big -- Lead by Example & Inspire True Commitment.

Choose to be INSPIRING! Which goals do your team members have in common with your organization's purpose?
Choose to be CHARISMATIC! How well do you know your co-workers' aspirations?
Choose to be ENCOURAGING! What can you do to create a link between your team members' hopes and their current efforts?

To be an inspirational leader, you must first be inspired by and absolutely committed to an ideal dream. Whatever the cause, you'll never attract anyone else's interest if it doesn't inspire you first. To be an effective leader, you must learn how to share your vision with others in a way that helps them commit whole-heartedly to the same dream. Inspire others and there's nothing you can't do. Lead by example; share the dream; commit to the cost; and keep hope alive.

"Skill in the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively." ~ Norman Allen

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Synergize Factor 7C?

"I lead by example and inspire others to share my visions and join my parade."

A high commitment (7C rated 8 or better) suggests you do everything possible to inspire others in a positive way. You do your best to live your life as a model that others would choose to follow. You have inspiring visions and strive toward high ideals. You are capable of achieving huge goals, because you have motivated an army of people to contribute their time and talents, hearts and souls to the same dream. When this happens, they are happy to do whatever needs to be done, because they are swept up in the excitement of achieving the same mission as you.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who underestimates the impact you have on others. You may believe that you have a personal mission -- and that only you can accomplish it. You may mistakenly believe that your personal mission is a solo race -- with no benefit to or effect on anyone else. Both of these beliefs limit your potential. Both restrict the unlimited possibilities that would be available if others could be inspired to join in, and benefit from, what you're trying to accomplish.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 7C a bit more frequently?

Your enthusiasm and commitment inspires others to contribute their time and talents to the same inspirational goal. You accumulate performance positives like "Inspiring, Charismatic and Visionary" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 7C?

Your limited vision fails to inspire others. Negatives like "Uninspiring, Depressing and Self-Centered" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 7C Causing You Problems?

If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.

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