Make your dent!

Leadership, as human being, is about having an impact. Making a difference. Leaving things better than you found them. What would this world of ours look like if you each of us had found our cause or life's purpose and were then passionately pursuing it.

There would be less hatred, fewer wars and more love. And we'd be united as one race. As Coretta Scott King said :"When you are willing to make sacrifices for a great cause, you will never be alone."

Apple CEO Steve Jobs used to tell his people that by showing up at their best they have the opportunity to "make a dent in the universe." Jobs definitely gets it. Sure it's important to make a profit in business. Sure you want your enterprise to be operationally excellent. Sure you want high quality products and services. And sure you need to keep innovating and growing your brand. But isn't having an impact in the world  - by helping your clients and positively influencing others - what business is ultimately about?

So, a gentle question from a man who wishes only the best for you :"What dent will you make today?
" What cause will you pursue? What contribution will you make at work, at home or in life?