"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others. It is the only means." - Albert Einstein
I just read the quote above and felt compelled to share it. Such a powerful quote.
Today is special because it's time for the next in the series of alphabetical Power Acronyms, the Letters of Leadership, three words that share a a first letter forming an initialism of positive influence into your intelligent irises. đ€
Power Acronym 135: I.I.I.
Inspiration
Digging into the origin of this word, it has divine roots
"And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." [Genesis 2:7]
Inspire is literally 'in' and the Latin word 'spirare' or "to breathe" in English.
Breath is the source of life.
What and who inspires you?
Life is a creative act.
To limit creativity to the arts is to miss the spark entirely.
Create memories.
Breathe life into your relationships, and your work.
Live inspired by being an inspiration.
Intention
The heart and mind shape intention.
What's your target?
Where's the finish line?
Are you acting in alignment with your values, principles, and beliefs?
Time is precious. Make it count.
Intend on it.
Integrity
Living in congruence with our highest ideals and our word.
I consistently think about if I'm living up to what I say is important to me. (Probably part of the 6 âneedsâ list I shared in Power Acronym 131: N.F.)
Do what you say you're going to do.
It's really that simple.
This continues the alphabetical Power Acronym series. Check out the others!
Power Acronym 120: H.H.H.
Power Acronym 104: G.G.G.
Power Acronym 91: F.F.F.
Power Acronym 62: E.E.E.
Power Acronym 52: D.D.D.
Power Acronym 46: C.C.C.
Power Acronym 27: B.B.B.
Power Acronym 16: A.A.A.
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