Tremendous Tracey
Embracing Humility: Leadership in the Lowly
How many of us, as leaders, envision ourselves entering our roles with such humility? Yet, as Christ exemplifies, this is the only authentic way for a leader to make their mark on any stage. Allow me to share a poignant anecdote from my father, Charlie "Tremendous" Jones, which illustrates the essence of humility. This excerpt is from his speech, The Price of Leadership.
Leadership Lessons from Aesop's Fable: The Wind and the Sun
As March winds sweep through Pennsylvania, heralding the arrival of spring, it's the perfect time to reflect on timeless wisdom encapsulated in Aesop's fables. One such tale, "The Wind and the Sun," offers profound insights into leadership dynamics and the distinction between commitment and compliance.
The Peril of Apostasy: Preserving the Legacy in Leadership
In the dynamic realm of business and leadership, it's often tempting to chase after the allure of progress and innovation. Yet, amidst this pursuit, a perilous path exists—one that can lead to the demise of our legacy through apostasy.
Beyond Focus: The Power of Situational Awareness in Leadership
In leadership, we often emphasize the power of focus. However, as my experiences have taught me, too much focus can blind us to the subtle cues and manipulations happening around us. In my book, SPARK: The Five Essentials To Ignite the Greatness Within, I emphasize the importance of singularity—having clear goals and unwavering focus. But alongside singularity, we must cultivate situational awareness to ensure we aren't being led astray or manipulated without our knowledge.
Is Love All You Need?
As February approaches, our focus naturally shifts towards the celebration of love. In Matthew 22, a lawyer posed a profound question to Jesus, ask...
Mastering 2024: Setting Goals, Achieving Success, and Unleashing the Ivy Lee Method
Can you believe it? We are almost 1/12 through 2024! So, it's time to check-in. How are you doing on your goals and resolutions? Tremendous? So-so? Are you already checked out and waiting for 2025? If so, never fear; there's still time to finish this month strong and enter February triumphantly!
Transforming Lives Behind Bars: The Power of Books and Faith
The Tremendous Book Club is not just about reading; it's about transformation. In this email, I'd like to share with you how books have become powerful tools for rehabilitation, personal growth, and spiritual renewal among incarcerated individuals who have already found faith.
Fifteen Years Later: Reflecting on God's Unique Path for Tremendous Leadership
The greatest thing I’ve learned in 15 years is that God's love for me is not contingent on my accomplishments in my business. I rebuke any lies from Satan that suggest otherwise. I will praise God for every day I can turn on my lights and pay my bills, knowing that His grace and resources are more than sufficient. And should the day come when that provision ceases, I will praise Him in wherever He guides me next. With unwavering dedication, I will continue to work until His return, fully aware that everything sown on this earth will hold eternal value in heaven.
Sharing and Preserving Knowledge
Thus, whether you are learning something new or teaching others, knowledge can only be absorbed when it has something to anchor itself to; otherwise, it simply dissipates. This fact is why stories are so powerful for speakers, why Jesus spoke in parables, and why the root of all communication is in identification.
Empowering the World: A Message That Transcends Time and Boundaries
Last month, I had the honor of serving as the Master of Ceremonies at a distinguished event held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The gathering brought together 150 leaders and supporters from both the military and the financial services sector to confer the highest honor upon a Soldier-Citizen who exemplified leadership and service both in and out of uniform. The convergence of these two significant aspects of my life, the transformative impact of the military on my professional journey and its influence on my father's life insurance career, filled me with joy and pride.
To Our Heroes
Today, we honor the heroes, the men and women who choose to live their lives committed to something other than themselves. May we live with the awareness and conviction of those who continue to serve all around us today. May we find ways to serve, respect, and defend the rights of our fellow countrymen and women for all our days to come.
How to Issue a Tremendous Apology
They say that the only two things certain in life are death and taxes, but I might add another—mistakes. Leaders are not infallible; we make our fair share of omissions, offenses, and oversights in all areas of our lives. But take heart, even the most egregious events can be turned into learning experiences and opportunities for growth if they are acted upon swiftly and sincerely.
When Tremendous Isn't Tremendous
Sometimes, you'll have to deal with things you shouldn't have to deal with. But more people doing the right thing will offset people doing the wrong thing, putting the whole world back into a tremendous balance!
Don't Take My Word For It
Several years ago, I got involved in a business venture after vetting the requestor’s credibility with someone I highly regarded in the field of endeavor. It turns out they were wrong, so wrong it took precious and extensive resources from me to disengage. All because I took one person's word of approval.
14 Years Ago Today
The most important lesson these years has taught me is found in one of the Laws of Leadership in Life is Tremendous, Give to Get. In typical Charlie Tremendous fashion, these words are not what we’ve been taught. When we give to get something, we give with a motive. That's not giving; that's trading, and the problem with this perspective is that too often, 'it' gets you, not you get ‘it .' It's so easy in the economy of the world to make decisions based on ROI, the up-side, or future earnings. And I know as a business person, the importance of watching your resources. Stewardship is a Biblical principle. But the real leadership lesson behind Give to Get, according to Tremendous, is that we give regardless of whether we get anything back or not.
