The Power Of Words Wrap Up

This week it has been enjoyable remembering some of the words that helped shape who I am today. I'm far from perfect but thankful for the people who have invested in my life, cared enough to challenge me and tell me the truth.

I have been reminded that as a leaders and people of influence our words should:

• Encourage not discourage • Build Up not tear down • Be Filled With Truth not lies and deceit • Breath Life not indifference • Promote Change not comfort • Free People not bind them • Help not hinder

You get the picture. Our words, rather spoken verbally or written In some fashion are powerful and will be used for good or bad. If you are a leader, and you are, you have an additional responsibility to use your words to make those around you better.

As we close this brief series (for now) I want to encourage you to think of words or phrases that were spoken to you that had an influence and impact on you. I would love to hear your story. See contact information below.

Talk to you next week. Thank You for reading.

Made For This Moment is a collection of writings for living day to day on the journey that we are all on. Todd Gordon is the Director of Activities at Greene County Community Schools in Jefferson, IA. He has been in education for 36 years serving as a teacher, coach, and an administrator.

He has been married to his wife Deb for over 37 years and they have three married children and five grandchildren.

Todd wants to help you on your journey any way that he can because he believes that we are all better when we go through life together and with teammates.

You find him on Twitter and Instagram at @toddagordon and via email at toddagordon@gmail.com.