Facts, points, lists, procedures, and stories. All have their place, but one of them is king.
Blogs, PodCasts and YouTube channels are increasing at exponential rates. The opportunity to teach and spread your message has never been greater or easier. You can spin up a YouTube channel in an afternoon and post your first video using a cell phone! But what message did you give your kids today? How about your spouse? Your friends?
I spoke yesterday with my long time friend, Albert Morrissette. He called to congratulate me on finally launching the SignPositive – YouTube channel. We were catching up and talking about our families and kids. He told me that one of his boys was pursuing the management training program, and a long time employee called him up just to tell him what a well rounded and respectable young man he had raised. That his son was doing the family proud! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!
Albert and his wife Sheila have invested time, love, money, and if I know Albert – a swift kick in the shorts when necessary. They did not give their children a list of instructions to follow…they gave them examples and stories they could believe in. They told their children they not only could be great but that they WOULD be GREAT. Looks like that investment is already starting to pay off.
The most effective leaders open doors.
The most effective leaders build foundations.
The most effective leaders tell stories.
The most effective leaders start at home.
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: [7] And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 KJV