- Sex-abuse trial of former Custer County sheriff starts in Major County
- FAIRVIEW (AP) — Jury selection is under way in the trial of a former Custer County sheriff accused of sexually abusing female inmates and drug court -- More.
- Florida's Spikes fires back at Sooners
- MIAMI — Florida’s Tim Tebow laughed Monday when asked his reaction to comments made by Oklahoma cornerback Dominique Franks, who said Tebow would -- More.
- Oklahoma protesters call for end to fighting in Gaza
- More than 200 demonstrators, mostly Islamic Americans, condemned Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip Monday as they marched in a circle outside the s -- More.
Something to Think About
"A wise man will hear and increase learning." Proverbs 1:5
If you continually invest in your leadership development, the inevitable result over time is growth. Although it's true that some people are born with greater natural gifts than others, the ability to lead is really a collection of skills, nearly all of which can be learned and improved. But that process doesn't happen overnight. Leadership is complicated. It has many facets: respect, experience, emotional strength, people skills, discipline, vision, momentum, timing - the list goes on. That's why leaders require so much seasoning to be effective.
Successful leaders are learners. And the learning process is on going, a result of self-discipline and perseverance. The goal each day must be to get a little better, to build on the previous day's lessons. To reach the highest level of effectiveness, you have to raise the lid on your leadership ability. The good news is that you can - if you are willing to pay the price to change.