PUTTING OUT FIRES OR FANNING THE FLAMES?

Words are Powerful!  They can be used to encourage, inspire, comfort, or motivate people.  However, people often use words to destroy, humiliate, frustrate, or tear someone down.

For example, "When we make a mistake we are recognized 100 percent of the time, when we do something great, we are not recognized 99 percent of the time." (The Carrot Principle by Tom Rath).

As leaders we have a great opportunity to be intentionally present in the lives of those around us.  We have the power to exert a strong influence in the lives of others.  The question becomes, "Are we putting out fires or fanning the flames?"

Everyone has a special gift, talent, or ability.  It is our job as leaders to FAN THE FLAME, to encourage, inspire, comfort, and motivate people to follow their dreams.

I encourage you today to use your words to fan someone's flame, instead of putting our their fire!