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Lukewarm?

In: Change| Leadership

10 Mar 2010

Laodicea was an ancient Grecian city. The Laodiceans produced a glossy, black wool that was prized by the wealthy all over the world. The city was also well-known for its medical industry and as a financial center.

John Maxwell has called attitude “the speaker of your present and the prophet of your future.” It’s our attitude that impacts what we say, or, as the bible says, “From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.”

Legend has it that Abraham Lincoln’s dying mother called her small son to her bedside and whispered, “Be somebody, Abe.” Only three words, but who’s to say that those three words didn’t change the future of America?

In the waining hours and minutes of February, I’ve been thinking about some of the great leaders that have shaped the world, our nation and my life. There are tons of memorable speeches and moments I can recall, but there’s a saying that has resonated with me over the years.

The statement i speak of [...]