Rod Jurado

Marshall Goldsmith reminds us that achievement is about me - leadership is about them.

The previous quote was twitterized (140 characters) but from Martin Luther King Jr's 1963 book, Strength to Love -- Thanks Eddie!

The ultimate measure ... isn't where he stands in moments of comfort & convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge & controversy.

A great perspective for the new year from my friend mitch http://www.ideachampions.com/weblogs...

Harvey Mackay's column is a good reminder a week past our resolutions. http://harveymackay.com/columns...

Just a reminder of why we'll likely call the last decade the "uh-oh's" Here's a 7 minute review: http://www.youtube.com/watch... Happy New Year!

We'll open the blank book. We're going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity & its 1st chapter is New Year’s Day.

In the spirit of the season ... enjoy the silent monks rendition of the Hallelujah chorus! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and remember the reason for the season is God's gift to us. http://www.youtube.com/watch...

New FREE ebook coordinated by Seth Godin and authored by 70 others (1-pg thoughts) http://sethgodin.typepad.com/files...

Have a Fabulous Thanksgiving ... I'm thankful for my: Faith, Family, Friends, Future, Food, Fun, Finances, Feeling Great, & even football!

As thanksgiving nears ask "what am I thankful for? I'm forever thankful that God loves US enough to provide a forever relationship with him.

As thanksgiving nears ask "what am I thankful for? Today I'm thankful that Mel and I have been married for 26 years - over half my life!

Thanks to all my friends and acquaintances who wrote to wish me birthday greetings. I'm amazed sso many took time to offer cheer!

Just returned from San Francisco & the Ass'n of Community College Trustees (ACCT) annual congress. The forefront of workforce education ...

I'm the feature speaker at Friday's (9-18) NSA-NF chapter meeting. http://www.nsanorthflorida.blogspot.com If you're in Jacksonville spend the morning w/ us.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, ...

While God can change circumstance for the better, it's more likely that He uses the circumstance to change us for the better. Warren Weirsbe

For I am mindful of the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your good and not for evil, to give you a future & a hope. Jer 29:11

The person who knows HOW has a job, the one who knows WHY is his boss. Be a strategic asset not a tactical tool. Jim Cathcart

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. David Brinkley

Losers focus on what they're going through, winners focus on where they're going to! David Alan

Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon finds the right road.

Isaiah 32:17 - "The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever." (NIV)

I need help! Twitter says I can't follow more than 2000 unless I have the same amount of followers. On twitter? Follow me @rodjurado Thanks!

Jeremiah 17:7 - "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence."

Jeremiah 17:7 - "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence."

Did-ja-know: The top 3% (most successful) of any profession have on average studied & practiced for 10,000 hours to become world-class!

I need help! Twitter says I can't follow more than 2000 unless I have the same amount of followers. On twitter? Follow me @rodjurado. Thanks

“Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” -- Stephen R. Covey

Just Wondering: Why are safety caps on children's vitamins and not on drano?