Since I got to share the first  #BeOriginals, I left mine for last.  In all there are 22 different highlight lists, all found in the “Thought Leaders” category.  Each one has it’s own style and personality with wonderful quotes from wonderful people.  I am sure I missed some of you favorites or left someone out.  Feel free to remind me by leaving them in the comments.  People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ and join in the fun.

To everyone who shared and continues to share ideas on #BeOriginal – THANK YOU.  Together we have all created a great foundation to build on.  After all, Great Ideas Never Go Out of Style!

On Life and Attitude

Anyone can start a business, but it takes that wonderful combination of talent and persistence to actually make it work.

You will always get another chance, if you open your eyes to opportunities.

Make ‘YOU Time’ a priority. Turn off the cell phone, make yourself comfortable and focus on what you need to get done.

We should never forget that our freedom is not just a right; it is a privilege to be honored and acted on.

Every conversation you have or idea you share plants a seed of opportunity. So, go spread some around.

If you are pursuing your passion, you’ll never be bored.

You may be on an uphill journey -  but once you get to the top, the view is incredible.

On Growth

To grow a solid business you need a solid foundation. If the foundation is shaky, so is the business.

The better you know you, the better YOU you’ll be.

Great ideas are like seeds, they only sprout and grow when the conditions are right. It’s up to you to provide the conditions.

Before you head out on a Grand Journey, it always helps to KNOW where you are going.

If you don’t take time to personally refuel, you run the risk of running out of gas in the middle of the fast lane.

When you share your dreams, you are one step closer to achieving them.

We may feel gratitude or appreciation, but no one knows it until we express it through recognition.

Have you ever wondered why we say someone "works like a dog?" All my dog does is eat, sleep and – well you know…

In life and in business, if you want to grow tall…reach for the sky.

In business and life we can learn from the gardeners: Sometimes to encourage growth you need to cut back.

When things are going right, it gives you a chance to pick up momentum so you can fly over the occasional bump in the road.

If you can’t find a way to run a profitable business, the business won’t be around to help others profit.

On Innovation and Change

Innovation is doing something in a new way to make life better for the people who matter.

If you cannot demonstrate how your idea makes life better for others, it will never make it past the idea stage.

The truths we’ve forgotten or ignored are often the answers we are looking for.

At times, a creative solution is the greatest gift you can give.

In order to lead change, you must be willing and able to embrace uncertainty. Are you ready?

If you march to the beat of a different drummer you are still following someone else. Don’t be afraid to beat your own drum.

When people embrace the change you have created, you are on the path to true innovation.

Making a difference does not have to be a BIG thing. Lots of little things, time after time, can have a BIG impact.

Instead of ranting about a problem, put your energy into solving it.

In brainstorming sessions, encourage EVERY member to participate then step back and watch the magic happen.

Brainstorming sessions are great BUT unless you can act on the ideas and DO something with them they have no more impact than a passing cloudburst.

When you set out to solve an old problem, you create new opportunities.

Innovations start with and idea grows thru action.

On Leadership

If you want your people to lead be sure to give them a great role model to follow.

True leadership does not come out of a book. It is found inside YOU.

When we communicate with clarity, we drive action.

If you want to be seen as a leader, behave like someone you would follow.

The leadership path has many twist and turns. If you never step onto the path, you’ll never reach your destination.

Honesty with others is a key to success; but, the most important person to be honest with is you.

Great leaders know where they have been, where they are, and where they are going.

If someone repeats your words, be honored. It shows that they are listening to you.

If you want your team engaged, keep your sense of humor.

Food for thought – As a leader, do your people trust you enough to give you ALL the facts or just the one you want to hear?

In business and in life, it’s hard to be a leader if no one is following you.

Say what you mean and do what you say. When you do, no apology is necessary.

If we, as leaders, put our teammates in a position to succeed, they’ll trust us and the plan.

If you cannot effectively communicate, it is impossible to effectively lead.

It is one thing to speak as a leader; but, it is more important to act as one.

A flash of annoyance is human, dealing with appropriately is leadership.

When you lead with integrity and honesty – people follow. When you do not, you will eventually walk alone.

As leaders, the truth is not always easy to share – but who said leadership was supposed to be easy?

Before you can lead others, you need to understand what YOU stand for.

Note:  The thoughts, ideas, and words shared here are the creation of Joan Koerber-Walker and are subject to copyright.

Here are are some great examples of ideas from North America, the United Kingdom, and India from @Dale_Lawrence, Konstanin Scheller @kdacsheller, Kimani Smith  @KimaniS, @SashReddy1,  Mike Morgan @TalkDoc2, Randy Seitz @rpseitz

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

As a seed begins in the dark & grows towards the light it cannot see, let the perseverance of your dreams do the same.

Change your perspective to first find one thing you have in common with everyone you meet versus your differences & noticing differences.

Go with the flow & change with the currents of life or fight it & end up worn down until the currents of life pass you by.

From one irritant a great pearl is formed. Let your irritants be transformed into great pearls of success in life.

Self Acceptance = self forgiveness.

No project is impossible – once you have started!

An inspiration is like a snowball. The more minds it touches, the bigger it’s effect.

The person demanding things and habits of others is often the one lacking.

People will do everything to get things free, not realising that that defeats the point.

Going over your limits will change them, widen them – and your world grows.

Most luck comes to those that work hard enough to create it for themselves.

Live this moment, it is the only one you have.

Don’t be perfect; just improve a bit every time.

The value of knowledge cannot be overrated. Experience is not knowledge, understanding is.

If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for PERMISSION.

Sometimes we have to make our own path, that’s called being an entrepreneur.

By modeling someone that is successful, you turn decades of learning into days

The secret to LIVING is GIVING.

Before you point your pointer finger, look at where your other fingers are pointing.

When you do…Do! When you let go…Let Go!

First Accept what is; then you can Improve on it.

If you truly want a risk free life, you won’t be stepping out of your bed.

Thank God for the Deadlines; otherwise I will be still in my mother’s womb.

If you are waiting for opportunities to occur, please stand at the end of the line of the 6.8 billion other folks.

Authenticity is the only path on which you can walk without your soul getting blisters.

If your courage feels as delicate as a small bird in the palm of your hand, realize that you too can fly.

When the ego becomes the self then selfishness is the result.

Our life’s lessons are at our feet if we are brave enough to leave the comfort of our current stepping stone.

If you could put a GPS device on your imagination, there would be no map or directions.

Hope skips across the soul leaving ripples that change the face of time.

In Less Than a Minute …

…You could decide to build people up rather than tear them down!

… You could decide to solve a problem rather than just sell a product or service!

… You could decide to take a calculated risk and live that entrepreneurial dream!

… You could sink a 20 foot putt for birdie!

… You could applaud a job well done by others!

… You could provide enough encouragement to help someone reach for the sky!

… You could build someone up and encourage greatness in them!

… You could adopt a CAN DO attitude!

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Ideas come from business people, educators, writers, and others from all over.  Some focus on a topic, others simply on life.  Here are five gentlemen whose ideas look at opportunity for both business and life.  I hope you enjoy these highlights from @WallyBock, @WaltHansmann, Robert S. LeGendre @windowsot, Bill Salls @WJSalls, and Gregg McLachlan @WorkCabin

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

A lot of what passes for leadership is one person telling another what to do.

Don’t ‘encourage risk taking at work. Instead, take the risk out of experimentation.

Generals win battles. Sergeants win wars.

As steel is tempered by fire, so are leaders tempered by adversity. Strength through character!

Just a reminder: ‘at the end of the day’ is just the end of the day. Not some deep philosophy.

When the winds of change are blowing, be ready to hoist your sail.

If you take time to raise the umbrella, you might miss the train.

The only thing I know for certain is that I don’t know everything. That’s why I ask so many questions.

When leaders fail to listen, their team follows their example.

Once you bend the truth, you can never return it to its original form! Lead with integrity!

If we are to begin with the end in mind, shouldn’t we also end remembering the beginning … WHY we started in the 1st place?

Paint the moment with love. Prime it with hope.

Children are the foundation of society. For that foundation to bear the weight of the world, instill love & integrity.

When anger creeps up with a friend, try to remember when last you laughed together.

Eliminate the negative, mixed emotions that stop you from going forward.

If life gives you lemons trade them for limes and make Margaritas.

Step away from the crowd often so that you can get a better view of what’s really going on

Dance freely in this space and time, create without self-set limits.

You are creating your life through your thoughts your true beliefs about who you are.

If you desire change, then you must change your plan of action.

There’s no such thing as a bad phone call from a customer if you seize it as opportunity to learn.

There’s no greater motivator than people who say YOU will not succeed.

Treat your customers like gold; you’ll be rewarded with champions.

Note:  The thoughts, ideas, and words shared here are the creation of their respective authors as shared on Twitter with a  #BeOriginal and are subject to copyright.

Dr. Robert Henry Schwenk @DrBob4U and Dr. Jane Mountrose @EFTcoachJane along with her husband Dr. Phillip Mountrose @HolisticDrPhil are not the kind of doctors who perform a by-pass or mend broken bones.  They focus on how we look at life and how we make the most of it.  If you are looking for a bit of inspiration, read on…

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

Cutting a blade of grass down doesn’t change its nature, only temporally its height.

Our self-designs are deeply rooted, beguiling and soothing. Sometimes you need to look for new ones.

We believe that if we could just get it right, we would home in security for the rest of our lives.

Do not use affirmations to hide from fear, use them to express your actual sentiments.

Because you are important, everything you do is important.

Look with gratitude to all experiences; you never know which are going to be the most valuable.

There is at least one win in every day. When you know that, even a loss makes you tougher.

Never accept excuses for yourself, even if you are the one making them.

Anger and resentment make your life a murky swamp; a positive, open spirit makes your life a spring meadow.

In time, all grieve. How you grieve is more important than that you grieve.

Most potent of the muses? Grace, for she inspires love and kindness.

Grace is not born of pain, but it is often found there – when you look.

Saturday is a great day to organize, clear the clutter (inside and out.)

Some days it feels great just to be alive! How about today?

When you love and value yourself, others do.

When you have your own voice and get your message out, magic happens

This new week can be an amazing adventure into uncharted territory. The question is… where do you want to go?

Spring is time to plant seeds for new possibilities to take root. Remember, no planting; no growing.

Applaud others’ tremendous success just as you want others to applaud yours. See and feel it happening for you too.

If you want more magic in your life, explore each day as if everything is new and anything is possible. Poof!

If you approach new info with an ‘I already know that’ attitude, you may miss a nugget of info that would transform your life.

By overcoming your greatest obstacles, you discover the unique gifts you are here to share with the world.

If at first you don’t succeed, know that the universe will show you the next step. Pay attention and be sure to take it!

The more exciting it gets… the more exciting it gets!

Since our perception of reality is actually an interpretation of a picture, might as well paint a masterpiece

When you follow your dreams, miracles can and DO happen.

We consider reality as we experience it to be objective & fixed. If it was actually malleable & fluid what might be possible?

Magic exists in each moment. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open, so you don’t miss it.

The magic is in the moment. Stop, look, listen.

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About the same time that #BeOriginal was getting started, Mike Henry, Sr. started #LeadChange as a way to bring leaders and innovators together.  You can find quotes from Mike and a number of other #LeadChange thought leaders here in the #BeOriginal wrap up but I thought it would be fun to pull together some of the leading women from #LeadChange – here they are:  Erin Schreyer @ESchreyer, @JenniferVMiller, Anne Perschel @bizshrink, Sonia Di Maulo @ReadyTOFeedBack, Barbara Greene @emoticomma, and Kelly Ketelboeter @KetelboeterPR.  You might want to take a minute to see what they have to say.  I always do.

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

You can take just about everything away from me, except my character. So it is on character that I will stand.

Believe in people and possibilities, or expect a lonely world of status quo.

Perception does not always equal reality … sometimes it’s more powerful.

Without you, there’s a space that cannot be filled b/c you were uniquely created to fill it. Live your purpose.

Your talents are gifts given so that you may live your purpose. Use them. Share them. Believe in yourself. God does, and He knows everything!

Living your purpose is one of the greatest gifts we’re given. Unwrap it slowly, examining its beauty & admiring its uniqueness.

What a powerful thing love is. It can give us the strength of an army just as easily as it can melt us into a puddle

Leaders: if people aren’t resisting the change you propose, then it’s not a game-changer.

In the absence of information, people make it up and wow!

I’m grateful for having the wisdom to be happy with the things I have yet always working to be more to the people around me.

Don’t let social media suck your internal network dry. Stay connected w/company peeps!

If you have something in your teeth, make sure it’s grit.

Leaders inspire us to be the best version of ourselves.

Fear is natural. Being lead by fear is the problem.

You inspire others when you are ‘on fire’ (at your best); your heat warms minds and emotions.

Awareness of your state of mind, spirituality & physical well-being helps you ‘see’ things that you would not otherwise ‘see’.

Feedback Tips:

Ask for a self-assessment on strengths/weaknesses then *focus* feedback on their strengths.

Practice asking for feedback then ask for it every chance you get!

Feedback builds confidence & respect.

Ask permission to give feedback: Can I share my thoughts about… ? Respect comes 1st.

‘Please help me get better and give me feedback.’ Say this often you will learn a lot about how others perceive you.

Do you *need* feedback to feel validated? You are wonderful & whole. Do not expect it. Cherish it when it comes!

Ask for honest powerful, inspiring feedback + accept it/ask questions = gain trust & respect.

When sharing the smallest gesture of thanks, visualize the joy traveling forever from 1 person to another.

Leaders, you can only help others be their best if YOU are passionately ‘on fire’.

Avoid trying to hide evidence of incompetence. Embrace what makes you unique. Focus on your strengths.

Wisdom = meaning that emerges from taking life’s realities and shaking well.

Insight may come in a dazzling flash but it is usually sparked by long and vigorous effort

3 things you need to succeed in life: soul of a poet, eye of an eagle & heart of a lioness.

Innovation + design thinking are all about coping w. restraints in a creative, flexible way.

In life as in art, sometimes the mistakes are more beautiful than the original perfect thought.

Being resourceful means finding a solution thru negotiating, rather than rejecting.

Before you can negotiate with the world outside yourself, you must believe in the goodness of your own thoughts.

There is beauty and magic in each day, if you choose to see it that way.

Leaders help employees think for themselves.

Leaders recognize potential and challenge employees to rise to the occasion.

The boss places blame. The leader seeks solutions.

Show your team respect by providing timely, honest and developmental feedback.

It isn‘t always easy to lead with your values, but it is always worth it!

Note:  The thoughts, ideas, and words shared here are the creation of their respective authors as shared on Twitter with a  #BeOriginal and are subject to copyright.

Great Ideas are all around us.  When I check in on twitter I know I will find friends from across the country and around the world who have ideas to share.  Here is a set of highlights from friends in 7 states plus the District of Columbia.  All wise women and ladies worth listening to.   So sit back and enjoy the musings of Kathy Partak @KDPartak, Ericka Hines @socialchngediva, Leeann Hoagland Smith  @CoachLee, @BridgetHaymond @TruthLifeCoach, Emilie Mecklenborg @EmilieMeck, Ha Tran @HaForHope, Judy Greenough @JudyGreeno, and Allyson Lewsis @allyson7minutes.

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

Just because I don’t understand what you are going through, doesn’t mean I’m judging your choices.

Always respond with love, even when you want to hate.

Love comes in many forms, if you are lucky enough to learn what love really means treasure it.

Be who you are, all the way. You can’t be anyone else and no one can be you.

It’s important to enjoy the present while traveling to the future.

Intention is that which drives ideas into action and action is what makes dreams materialize in the physical universe.

What are you doing? Do you like where it’s getting you? If not, do something else.

Not knowing something gives you the opportunity to learn and teach win-win!

Going out on a limb? They say the fruit is sweeter but all I feel is the branch bending! Hang on!

It doesn’t matter what the circumstances are. We need to find it in our hearts to not judge and simply love.

Love w/o reservation. Show the world who you are.

Being a good leader is a conscious choice, one that our actions must reinforce every day.

In the beginning, leadership is a mindset. Think it and eventually you will become it.

In biz & in life, slow & steady wins the race especially when you know the path.

The more you write the better you think. The better you think, the better you write.

Constructive criticism is without malice or personal attacks & provides a place for agreement.

When you lack a plan, you are on someone else’s plan.

Know your limits, extend them.

Once you discover who you really are, you are no longer willing to be who you are not.

Right living vertically leads to right living horizontally and shows others that your faith is real.

Don’t be discouraged by failures learn from them and let them be the catalyst for positive change!

Leaders must be consistent with their message so followers can memorize, internalize & realize it for themselves.

Failure is inevitable. Growth is optional.

Children have an amazing way of revealing to us where our own weaknesses are.

Living as a person of value allows you to be who you are without comparing, competing or complaining.

Don’t waste your mistakes, use them to learn so you can teach others and not repeat them yourself.

Aptitude is a good advantage; but without the right attitude you won’t get any altitude.

Your social media presence shows your transparency. Here look at me, I have nothing to hide. I am honest & authentic.

You have a brief moment to make a lasting impression, make it great.

Make first impressions lasting ones by being your authentic self built on integrity, spirit and compassion.

Get up get out there and make your mark. And do it with style.

Don’t act in terms of what you will get out of something but more on how you add value & make a difference.

No need to reinvent what you do, just do it better. Constantly improving & refining will keep you current and top of your game.

Make the decision to make each day better than yesterday. And be your best, authentic self.

People say the word ‘passion’ is being overused. But I say, until you find it you can’t use it enough.

‘Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.’ When you are truly being yourself, transparency doesn’t scare you.

Hope is living with a promise in your heart.

With tomorrow in mind, concentrate on what you need to do today.

If you don’t know your abilities and your limits, it’s much harder to make an honest promise and keep it.

Even though you don’t agree with people, you can still be respectful of their thoughts and ideas.

Embrace each moment of love, of luck, of laughter that comes your way and revel in the experience.

It’s Your Life: Live Life with a Mission.

Among all medicines, none have the healing powers of gratitude.

Despite all the freedoms we hold dear, we’re still prisoners if we cling to fear & hate in our thoughts & hearts.

Experience has its rewards. Yet, past data also alters the view of ‘now’. Don’t blindly trust what experience has taught.

Hmm – Uncommonly good marketing tips also serve as reminders of the art of conscious communication & connection.

By consistently exercising the heart, we become consistently more lighthearted.

Instead of resolutions, set clear intentions for your deepest aspirations & affirm your worthiness of them.

Innovation -where do new ideas come from? The brain is amazing think…ponder…percolate & you can CREATE!

If you want to be different tomorrow than you are today-then YOU must be different!

The decision to change gives you permission to dream, to imagine.

When you wake up tomorrow, will you have a written plan of action in line with your priorities?

Note:  The thoughts, ideas, and words shared here are the creation of their respective authors as shared on Twitter with a  #BeOriginal and are subject to copyright.

The idea of being original should not be novel, but often it is.  Luckily there are many folks out  there  willing to share their own ideas with others.  For example, take a look at some highlights from what @RickSherrell, Coach Otis Henderson @NYC_CoachO, and Mark Sturgell @pdncoach cared to share.

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

All I ask is that you appreciate when I do instead of expecting when I don’t.

Worry is like worshiping the devil. I can’t stop you from going there; but don’t look for me at service.

‘If you don’t really want to know, you’d better ask somebody else.’ (Wisdom from my mom.)

Don’t take it so personal. Remember, most people had their issues long before they met you.

If I wanted to work with people I didn’t like, I’d get a job.

If you listen to a fool long enough, they’ll tell you something you don’t know.

I like being right so much, that I WILL change my mind.

Overcome an obstacle today, be determined and undeterred today — be SO good that ‘they’ can’t ignore you!!!

What is your passion? How diligently have u pursued it? NO ONE can help you if you don’t GET GOING!

Inspiration is contagious. Determine to hang out with other inspired people everyday & watch how your thinking will change!

Teenagers can by like caterpillars or butterflies but all too often they are like the ‘gooey mess’ in between.

Breathe. Love. Have fun along the way. Every Life Has a Reason.

Leadership begins with authentic self-expression that adds value through relationships.

I love it when clients get the ‘Aha’ that ‘time management’ is not so much about time, it’s about keeping promises.

Three currencies of cost: money time and commitment to change.

In an era of the greatest possibility for personal freedom, we are becoming a nation filled with ‘victims of circumstance’.

The cost of personal and professional development may not be too high but your investment may be too low.

Until you accurately determine your commitment to change, any cost of time and money is irrelevant.

Don’t look up to find the greatest people, look down – they’re probably serving you.

Courage is a learned thing, not borne into us but developed over time.

For courage to be authentic, one must encounter fear and prove superior to the fear through right action.

No matter what the consequence of noble courage, it is never worse than the discovery that you are less than you pretend to be.

My primary aim is not for fame but to be very remarkable, measured by the value of my quiet influence in the lives of others.

Re-connect your thoughts and actions with your deepest values and purpose, and engender the same in others.

Either write your goals to lead yourself & others or be a drifter.

ISN’T IT WONDERFUL! ~Circumstances and how we value them.

Want to BeOriginal? Saturate your mind with your dreams, goals and values.

When you see the world in a new way, suddenly possibilities for action exist that were inconceivable a moment earlier.

Note:  The thoughts, ideas, and words shared here are the creation of their respective authors as shared on Twitter with a  #BeOriginal and are subject to copyright.

The silicon valley may be a hot spot for entrepreneurship and innovation, but as one SV resident can tell you, neither is possible without strong leaders and their teams.  Don’t take my word for it – check out this selection of #BeOriginals from  Marty Desmond @SemperFiValues.

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

Leaders build great teams. A great team morphs the values and ethics of the group into the actions of its members.

No team functions well unless all members believe in the values and goals of the team.

Members w/ common mission function efficiently and effectively with belief in the team mission.

Despite the actions of your juniors, the responsibility for the decision and its execution belongs to you.

Indicators for the effectiveness of your team are morale team spirit.

Properly delegated, authority demonstrates faith in your team and increase the desire for greater responsibilities.

There are two reasons for people to follow you, they have to or want to. The want to’s always do better work.

With collaboration, people get a sense of unity and realize they’re contributing to something bigger than themselves.

Responsibility is an obligation to act or to do, where one is accountable to his/her seniors or juniors.

A good leader is adept at planning, identifying and solving problems

Have high expectations while expressing assurance in others’ ability to accomplish them.

Good leaders keep their composure, and perform constructively and efficiently under pressure.

Align your volunteer work with your consulting skills. Benefit the cause with your expertise yourself with exposure.

Without continually putting new prospects into the pipeline, your business is destined to slump.

Loyalty to one’s self, team and organization is an essential leadership quality.

What is more important as a leader than the welfare of your team, accomplishing your objectives and your integrity?

Be up front and honest dealing with clients. Building a reputation takes hard work, but is easier than repairing one.

Note:  The thoughts, ideas, and words shared here are the creation of Marty Desmond as shared on Twitter with a  #BeOriginal and are subject to copyright.

Few would argue that social media is changing the way we communicate, especially in business.  Here’s a selection of #BeOriginals from six guys you’ll want to get to know.  They are marketers, communicators, technologists, educators and businessmen.  They are also great guys who understand what it means to be social and how to join a conversation and stay engaged. 

Here’s a selection of highlights from @KyEkinci of @OfficeDivvy, Clay Stubblefield @AZWebcasting, @Kevin_DeSoto, @JohnFMoore, @Kunter Ilalan, and @MikeAbrams.

People from around the world post their original ideas and tag them for others.  It’s easy to do – to learn more – see the #BeOriginal FAQ.

Content may be KING, but distribution RULES!

No problem is hard to solve once you commit to solving it (and also commit to doing the work).

If you are planning a strategy for online presence, "Be Where The People Are" is a good way to approach it.

You touch so many people on Twitter, and get touched by them. This is where ‘touching’ is allowed.

Substance friends, substance! Not the illusion of; not what sounds like! Pure substance is what you MUST aim for.

Life is a series of Yes and No’s… Each one carries its own promise of a new opportunity.

Put down the cell phone, step away from the computer and spend time with the family.

Even your worst day, could be a step up from someone else’s’ good day… Take it in stride.

When you open your mind to the impossible, the possible appears where it was not originally visible.

It’s always easier to do the things you want to do, instead of the things you need to do.

A positive result of criticism is that your actions are acknowledged, even if not agreed with.

Consultant’s Creed: Time well spent, is money well earned.

A difference undetected, is no difference at all.

Be remarkable today & moving forward. Do something amazingly kind & helpful-get involved in life. It’s too short to be an observer.

If you have not helped someone today – I mean really help someone in need, ask yourself why not?

Life is Epic, Awesome. Embrace and love it.

My friends… The day you stop questioning and exploring is the day progress ends. Take nothing for granted… B e Original.

Have you had any uncomfortable moments in the social sphere? If not, you are likely not driving change… be original.

If you have to keep telling everyone you’re a social expert, you are not an expert.

All the wagons stop at the same stations… Be Original.

We were not only born beautiful, we are born to spread the beauty.

Beauty is the ultimate defense against complexity… and the ultimate weapon against weakness.

I am doing this not for money, not for praises nor glory… just because I can.

Managers build houses, leaders build communities.

Leaders build leaders, managers build staff.

The future is brightest for those who seek their heart and look forward to the journey.

Leadership is being the light in the darkness when the going gets tough.

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Who doesn’t love a leader, but leadership is rarely as easy as it sounds.  Luckily we have great leadership advisors who have shared tips on #BeOriginal throughout the year –including Don Shapiro of Las Vegas, Nevada and Douglas Brent Smith of Boulder, Colorado.  Here are some highlights – for daily leadership tips you can find them on Twitter as @DonShapiro1 and @DouglasBrent.

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Don’t be frozen by fear. Be fired up by the opportunity to do the extraordinary.

Lead into the light, not out of the darkness.

Life is a learning state. To live longer, keep growing.

As we made it, so we can change it.

Before you decide if you want to do something, first succeed at doing it

When what we do IS who we are, we can become an authentic leader.

Leaders don’t push, they pull. They don’t enforce. They reinforce.

Once you change your perspective, you can change your reality.

When you change your perspective, you can change your life.

When you change yourself, the world starts changing with you.

It’s our actions and our choices that lead others to trust us and follow us.

Love is unconditional. If there are any conditions, it isn’t love.

Leaders lead; which implies a destination.

Leaders teach & teachers lead. Encouraging, inspiring & lifting people up begins with education

Life is about us, not about me. Every choice you make affects someone else.

Even the best of teams need a skilled, attentive leader.

Send your inner judge out for milk and cookies. She’ll return happy and give you time to find new ideas.

Centered leaders know that not every problem has a single solution. Some problems have no solution only potential.

Centered leaders balance, facilitate & optimize their team’s use of creativity

In a world where the standards keep changing, centered leaders know what to keep constant.

If perfection was a criteria for leadership, nothing would ever get done.

If we need not limit ourselves, why would we want to?

Whenever talk is cheap, silence becomes priceless.

If you have a problem that’s lasted over a year, you might be in love with it. What do you really want?

Providing useful nurturing feedback is so important that high performance leaders offer it every day.

Even the best problem solvers benefit from an impartial independent perspective. Who can you ask for help?

People and teams are ever changing; building optimal teams is a dynamic, continuous process.

Note:  The thoughts, ideas, and words shared here are the creation of their respective authors as shared on Twitter with a  #BeOriginal and are subject to copyright.