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Success is Built on Failure

Dr Gail Lewis

How you handle failure as a leader sends a clear message to your team, so make sure it’s the one you want. Failure isn’t what makes people lose trust in you as a leader. Factors such as ownership, transparency and resiliency are what influences trust. So what do you do as a leader when things go south? Here are three things that will help get you back on track: Own up to it with your team by acknowledging the misstep Engage them by asking what could have been done better or differently Demonstrate resiliency by moving forward and focusing on … Continue reading Success is Built on Failure

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Delayed versus Denied

Dr Gail Lewis

We often judge a person’s success or ability on whether or not they’ve made it. We all know people who are more than qualified and more than capable; they’ve demonstrated a higher level of competency than others, yet they seem stuck. It’s a matter of possibility and probability. It is very possible that they can achieve the higher levels of success and attainment they seek, but the probability of that happening lessens with lack of mentors, sponsors, proper branding, and positioning so that when the opportunities arise, their name comes up first. Without these things, they are underrated and in … Continue reading Delayed versus Denied

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Your Haters Have a Purpose

Dr Gail Lewis

The same way that you have an assignment or divine purpose, so do your haters. While your friends will comfort, elevate and celebrate you, your haters promote you. How? Because they spend so much of their time talking about you, others will wonder who you are and what is it about you that has them “obsessed”. Your ability to survive or conquer them will give you significance. People don’t remember the losing teams, they remember the victors. Finally, your enemies and haters force you to do and be better. You have to bring your A-Game constantly so as not to … Continue reading Your Haters Have a Purpose

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Speak What You Seek

Dr Gail Lewis

Tomorrow is almost here…it’s  another Monday, another week… We all have that moment where we wish the weekend could last longer. We think to ourselves how much we hate Mondays and all of the ish we have to deal with.  It’s easy and acceptable to complain… that’s what we do, especially on Mondays. Try something different. Take a different path, one equally visible but less traveled..  Instead of talking about your problems, talk about what you dream… your vision… your impact in the world  Once you do that, you’ll see things start to change because you are giving attention to … Continue reading Speak What You Seek

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Day 40: Transformation

Dr Gail Lewis

Below is the 40th day of the #40Days series on Instagram Day 40: Transformation We have made it through #40Days and each day reflected a focus that would hopefully culminate in personal transformation. Each day provided a focus for shifting your mindset, challenging your beliefs, and grounding yourself. Transformation is about opening yourself up to a new you, a new experience, a new season, a new journey. Affirmation As I renew my mind and expand my experiences, I am transformed Going the Extra Mile Look back over your last #40Days. What changes in thinking and doing have you made? What … Continue reading Day 40: Transformation

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Day 35: Create

Dr Gail Lewis

Day 35: Create If you wait for someone to create it for you, you will wait forever. Why wait for someone to create it for you when you have the magic inside of you to create epic things! Be your own superhero! Create the “it” you want in life! Create the life you want! Your dreams are waiting… Affirmation I will not wait for others to create what I can create for myself. Going the Extra Mile Take a look at where you are versus where you want to be. Think about the things you are doing or ways in … Continue reading Day 35: Create

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Day 24: Daily Rituals

Dr Gail Lewis

Day 24:  Daily Rituals How you start your day will influence your perceptions of everything that happens.  Knowing this caused me to change how I start my day so that I began to attract more of what I want – abundance, happiness, peace, and prosperity.  Changing how I began thinking each day was a major step in shifting my mindset to one of success, personal power, and influence. Everyday I begin by focusing on gratitude that I am alive, for where I am versus where I used to be, and for what is to come. I genuinely believe that each … Continue reading Day 24: Daily Rituals