We are currently reading Steve Farber's Radical Leap
Re-Energized In our Thursday Noontime Book Club. This book is a great
combination of Radical Leap and Radical Edge, featured in one limited-edition
book. We are now completing Part One, which is the book, Radical Leap.
For this week's discussion, I asked the group to reflect on
what they've read and pick out some of the key nuggets. I also invited them to
tie them to the four concepts which make up the LEAP. Here's what I came up
with:
Love, Energy, Audacity, Proof:
Love: A bigger and more complete understanding
of love’s scope as it pertains to the business of relationships and life. Love
is not just touchy-feely, but has a firm and tough side that is demonstrated in
challenging ourselves and those around us to be more, do more, and – love more.
To care deeply and passionately about a cause that is greater than ourselves
and push past our fears in pursuing that cause.
Energy: It takes focused energy to make anything
worthwhile happen. We find the energy to do those things that are most
important to us in our lives. When we find the passion and purpose, we find the
energy -- and it can be contagious. When our energy is harnessed and focused we
inspire others to see our vision and willingly follow.
Audacity: There is a boldness in having a
life-changing and even world changing goal. We often shrink our dreams to fit
others expectation of us. We worry way too much about what others think about
us. We are afraid to lose face or ruin our carefully crafted image. We need to
be who we were created to be and be audacious in the process. Our goals and
dreams need to be bigger and have greater impact. We must believe attaining
those goals and realizing those dreams is not only possible, but probable with
the disciplined and audacious mindset.
Proof: Sooner or later, the walk must match the
talk. We must consistently practice what we espouse to be important. We cannot
expect of others that which we are not willing to do for ourselves. We must be
willing to put it all on the line in the pursuit of everything we say is
important to us and important to our world. We build trust through our actions
and commitments, not merely through our words.
I highly recommend reading The Radical Leap and the Radical
Edge. Together, they provide an entertaining and engaging look at what it
takes to be an Extreme Leader. There is a casual, yet no-holds-barred feel
that challenges our thinking and forces us to look beyond the surface and
pat answers we give to ourselves and to others.Business and Life Coaches
will find that it just might take a look behind the curtain at some of the
thoughts and inner struggles we sometimes have. Then again, it might just be
me, but I highly doubt it.
A big thanks to Steve Farber for bringing this pair of
potential life-changing books to the marketplace. Looking forward to reading
more of his great stuff. Check out what Steve has to offer at: www.stevefarber.com.
Love to hear your comments!
Also published in LinkedIn on 6/25/2015
