Leaders distinguish themselves not through charisma or smarts but by cultivating habits of excellence.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle
Excellence means to excel beyond good, normal, or average. You practice excellence every time you choose to give whatever you are doing your best shot. It is spiritual because it stems from an inner desire to be the best you can be.
“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” – Booker T. Washington
Leaders who exhibit a spirit of excellence – doing the best they can do, in all they do, whether a menial task or grand endeavor – model the way to superior performance. They believe that whatever is worth doing is worth doing right. Leaders do not stop at finish lines set by others, they press on until they are sure they have reached excellence. They know that excellence breeds quality and quality breeds excellence. They live with a gnawing dissatisfaction that does not allow them to be comfortable with the status quo and an unquenchable passion for achieving their full potential. Together, the twin-engines of passion and dissatisfaction drive leaders to excellence.
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” – Vince Lombardi
Every day you have the opportunity to practice excellence in your life and to encourage others to do the same. Cultivate habits of excellence and leave your fingerprint of excellence on everything you touch!
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