Tim Milburn

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Five Ways To Turn Your Crisis Into A Comeback

Tim Milburn

Perhaps it was an injury, or a poor decision, or a crisis beyond his or her control. I am choosing to fulfill the dreams God has planted within me in the face of my own crisis. If all you do is blame someone else for your difficulty, you’ll be stuck in a downward spiral and never fully recover from your crisis.

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Be Careful About The Story You Tell Yourself

Tim Milburn

We all respond differently in a crisis. You’re really blessed if you’re a peacemaker. You can live with peace in your heart because God has already overcome everything the world may throw at you. This is due in large part to the stories we listen to and the stories we tell ourselves.

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Ray Lewis Leadership In A Losing Locker Room

Tim Milburn

The truth is, crisis can build character. It’s easy to lead a winning team. Everyone likes to be on a winning team. But losing exposes who you really are. When a team loses, you get to see what kind of leader a person really is. But it also exposes it. I love what I saw out of Ray Lewis. Respect for that guy continues to grow.

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Take Responsibility For Your Titanic Mistakes

Tim Milburn

While I don’t know all of the details that led to capsizing the ship, I do know that what happened following the accident is a powerful case study in the need for leadership during times of crisis. Somewhere in this crisis, a leader emerged. Here are three initial observations: 1. There were over 4200 people aboard that ship.

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Why You Need To Check-In With Yourself Everyday

Tim Milburn

When you lose sight of who you are becoming, you’ll only engage in these internal “catching up” conversations with yourself when you come face-to-face with a crisis. If you’re not taking the time to reflect on how things are going on a regular basis, you’ll begin to lose sight of who you are…or worse…who you are becoming.

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Asking For Help Doesn’t Mean You’re Helpless (EBOOK)

Tim Milburn

Think about it…How many times have you been in a crisis, a failure, a missed opportunity because someone failed to simply ask for assistance? Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. This is one of the first things I try to embed into the thinking of new student leaders.

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7 Ways To Battle The Complainer Inside Of You

Tim Milburn

There is an opportunity in every crisis. But so is a positive attitude. You want people to feel better after they have been in your presence instead of feeling worse. Look for the good. Sometimes the only thing we need to change is our thinking. Perspective is a powerful ally in the midst of difficulties.

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