[VIDEO] Duncan Nugget® #245: Single Point Of Focus

“Here’s a question for you… What did you do when you hit that point where you knew you were doing things to make a difference but, it just didn’t seem like it was enough? What kept you motivated and focused so that you weren’t thinning yourself out trying to be apart of to many causes?”

Two things:

1. Great leaders are seldom, if ever, satisfied. They are always tweaking things to become more efficient, effective, and productive. They are always striving to do better. They always feel as if there is more to be done. More progress to be made. So, if you feel like that…congratulations.

2.

Duncan Nugget #245:
Focus is difficult to achieve because it requires sacrifice. It requires you to give something up in order to accomplish more.

One day it finally dawned on me that most successful people and great leaders have a single point of focus—one main thing that they are obsessed with getting done. They may be busy doing other things and have other interests, but they are still honed in on that single point of focus. Ultimately, they refuse to allow anything to get in the way.

Million-Dollar Question:[break]What’s your single point of focus?

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[I was asked this question via the National Society of Leadership and Success Facebook page.]

Touchdown In a Wheelchair?!

Wow… how cool is this?! Touchdown. In a wheelchair. Awesome.

[VIDEO] Duncan Nugget® #214: Potential and Performance

How much is your potential worth?

Nothing. Unless…

…you combine it with exceptional performance.

You might get praised for your potential, but you only get paid for your performance.

You might get noticed because of your potential, but you are remembered for your performance. Whether it is pitiful or exceptional.

Million-Dollar Question:
How much is your performance worth?

FBLA Colorado – Al Duncan To Keynote 2012 District 1 Leadership Conference

Hereford, CO – Al Duncan, the world’s leading speaker for at-risk youth and troubled young people,  will deliver the keynote address to 780 students at the 2012 FBLA District 1 Leadership Conference. Duncan—President & COO of Al Duncan Enterprises—is a publisher, author, entrepreneur, and international authority on soft skills. He has spoken to over 1 million young people around the world.

Here’s the magic…I got hired. [Testimonial]

“Hey Mr Duncan , I just felt the need to contact you after your previous trip to Augusta Tech in Grovetown. My name is Keenan Mason and I was unemployed from july until this month. Couple weeks ago I saw a posting on craigslist for an opening at DirecTV. I had been running low on money so it was crunch time as far as getting a job was concerned.

I have 3 major bills every month. So needless to say I emailed my resume, then later that day applied in person. Here’s the magic. When they called me in for an interview I used all the tips you talked about, including sending a thank you card.

Well it turns out I got hired. It was also brought to my attention that the reason I was hired was because of my deep interview conversation and the thank you note put me over the top!

So I really appreciate that man. Hopefully, we can keep in touch so I don’t lose any professionalism. Lol thanks Al. Have a good one bro.”

—Keenan Mason

Blind Teen Running Races Thanks to Guide Dog

Wow! Determination. Inspiration. No Excuses. Period. Check out this story:

Blind teen keeps on running, thanks to guide dog – TODAY Health – TODAY.com

‘Duncan Nuggets’ Inspire Crowd at Mitchell – New London, CT Patch

“Knowledge is power if you use it,” he said.

The event was led by Alexis Jones, a former Survivor contestant and founder of I Am That Girl, and sponsored through the National Society of Leadership and Success. This organization, with a mission of supporting the leaders of tomorrow, was producing Duncan’s appearance for broadcast to over 240 other college campuses.

Read more… “Duncan Nuggets’ Inspire Crowd at Mitchell – New London, CT Patch“