The Surprising Secret of Influence
“One of the ironic components of being influential is the willingness and ability to be influenced, or have what we say be informed by what they say.”
~ Adapted from Brendon Burchard
A Question That Can Change Your Life
“Ask yourself every moment, ‘Is this how I want to be thinking, feeling and acting?’…and only continue when the answer is yes.”
~ Adapted from Richard Bach
How To Think About Negative Thoughts
“Negative thoughts can help us survive… but they won’t help us thrive.”
~ Bill Crawford
How We Influence Others
“How we make others feel about themselves says a lot about us”
~ Unknown
The Cause: Why We Think, Feel, & Act The Way We Do
“To find the true cause of how we think and feel, find the ‘sponsoring thought’ that created the interpretation that influenced our experience of life.”
~ Bill Crawford
Leadership: Influence vs. Obedience
“Leadership is influencing others to do and be their best for the good of all concerned. Obedience is what you teach your dog.”
~ Bill Crawford
Politics & Family
“Never let those you hate become more powerful than those you love.”
~ Bill Crawford
How To Deal With Certain Difficult People
“Never let someone with the significance of a speed bump become a roadblock.”
~ Unknown
How To Raise Respectful, Cooperative Kids
“Every time we interact with our children, we are teaching them something. This means that we can’t teach respect by being disrespectful.”
~ Bill Crawford