Big Is The New Small

What part of this Digital Nativity Scene stood out to you the most? What caught your attention, made you smile, made you laugh etc.?

I love seeing people enjoy what they do so much that they are over the top with it. As I was walking into Wal-Mart I heard this Christmas music loudly through the parking lot. As I approached the door I noticed this guy that I come to know as Willie Robinson singing his heart out as he rang the bell.

I dropped some money in the bucket and shot this short video.

Is there a Willie Robinson in your city? Are you like me and appreciate seeing the Willie Robinson’s of the world?

To all of the Willie Robinson’s, thanks for putting a smile on the face of others.

Merry Christmas from Hillsong…  Enjoy!

All of the earth rejoice…  It’s Christmas Time!

Success is one of those things that many want to achieve but only a few are willing to put in the work necessary to achieve it.  Success is a journey, it’s a road traveled and if you want it, you must go after it.  If you want to succeed you must have an unwavering determination.

We have all heard the sayings, the quotes, the inspirational speeches etc.  In a nutshell, “If you want to succeed, you have to stop talking about it and be about it.  Talk is cheap.  Hard work pays off and there is no substitute for determination.”

In the words of our 30th President Mr. Calvin Coolidge: “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race”

There is power in pressing on…  Be determined, be someone who presses on.

Why are so many people unwilling to press on?  Why do so many people quit before they succeed?  Why are more people not willing to do what the mouse is doing in the above picture?

I’ve shared Tim Tebow posts every Sunday for the last 7 weeks, so I figured I’d keep the tradition going. The Broncos and Tebow didn’t get it done on the scoreboard today against Tom Brady and the Patriots, however there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel for the Broncos. A Raider loss makes that light just a little bit brighter.

Tebow had several highlight reel type plays today and the one highlight that stood out for me is when Tebow went over to injured Patriot DE Andre Carter and kneeled down to pray and put his hand on his helmet as to be praying for him.

Since there was not a silver lining at the end of the Tebow Magic today, I thought I would share this nice Tebow Magic video. This video by @djStevePorter is a super nice and cleverly put together video mix. It’s only a coupe of minutes. Enjoy!

Well another year has passed us by, out with the old and in with the new.  Not gonna lie 2011 was one of the quickest years ever. I can’t believe another year of life and year of blogging has come and gone.

I have been blogging at BigIsTheNewSmall.com for nearly 5 years now.  As a blog approaches the 5 year mark, you have to pay even more attention to relevance, focus, change, growth and direction.

I am looking forward to doing some new things on my blog and with other writing projects in 2012.  I’d like to gather some input and feedback about my blog from the most important people, the readers.  The information in my 2011 blog reader survey allows me to assess the demographics of my readers, as well as get input and feedback so I can continue to provide relevant content while continuing to dream BIG and think BIGGER.

The survey is very quick and is designed to take less than 3 minutes.  Your input is very valuable, extremely helpful and seriously welcomed.  I am also going to randomly choose one survey participant that shares a comment below and give them a $25 Starbucks gift-card.  All you have to do is leave comment and say something like “I took the survey, now give me my coffee.”  Your survey is anonymous; however leaving a comment is the only way I can select a random winner.  If you are not interested in the gift-card, simply complete the survey.  Please click here to take the survey.  

The Coffee Winner has already been selected; however you can still take 3 minutes to take the survey.

Please & Thank You!

BTW- I used Fluid Surveys for my blog survey.  Fluid has more features than many of the other sites and it even has some great options for their FREE version.  Check them out here.

                     You

You were made for more

You must stop settling for less

 

You are a story yet to be told

You must rise up and be bold

 

You need to stop focusing on them

You shall long to remember that You are a product of Him

~SW

Watch this video, marinate for a minute and then share your thoughts.

Leadership is all about having a winning team, unfortunately some leaders are more focused on their individual wins and stats than they are getting a team win.  This is played out in many different ways. What I’m specifically referring to is the mindset and philosophy that some leaders have—the thought process that basically boils down to “I’m Not Buying In Because It’s Not My Idea.”

These particular leaders will turn down, refuse to entertain or flat out dismiss any idea that’s not their own. If it didn’t come directly from them, it’s not happening.  What occurs in these types of situations is team members will eventually stop bringing great ideas to the table, because they already know what the answer will be.  Some team members are witty enough and have the patience to circumvent this inept type of leadership by manipulating the leader into thinking an idea originated from them. Voilà!  All of the sudden the leader is excited about their new concept.

Leadership is about collaboration and remembering that teamwork makes dreams work.  If a leader relies on their ideas to be the only ideas that are implemented, their area of responsibility and organization has a very short ceiling. Leadership is about celebrating the wins of others, giving credit where credit is due and understanding it doesn’t matter who makes the play. The goal is to get a win.

I’m Not Buying In Because It’s Not My Idea is a very bad idea.

Have you experienced this type of leadership?  Share your thoughts!

Each and every week for the last eight weeks I have watched this young man Tim Tebow exemplify what being a winner is all about.  It’s about focusing on the task, giving credit where credit is due, understanding there is no “I” in team, making those around you better and embracing the concept of competitive greatness.

The short and skinny is that against all odds, critics and naysayers, Tim Tebow led the Denver Broncos, and keeps getting it done.  The Mile High team is 7-1 since Tebow took the helm as the starting quarterback and continues to leave many scratching their head, and others are becoming believers by the week.  It’s not simply that the Broncos are winning, but it’s the fashion in which the victories are happening.

Tim Tebow has led more 4^th quarter comebacks than any other QB this season besides Eli Manning.  Yesterday’s win over the Chicago Bears was probably the most improbable as the Bears led 10-0 with 2:08 left in the game.  Let me repeat that, the Broncos beat the Chicago Bears in overtime after trailing 10-0 with 2:08 in regulation.

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