Three Minute Leadership – The Law of Small Differences

To: The Great Leaders Who Have a Passion for Continuous Learning

In his recent blog, Philip Humbert, author and motivational speaker, shares his Law of Small Differences.  It is the small differences in ordinary things that make extraordinary leaders.  It is they who put in that little extra time and effort to accomplish an effort earlier.  It is they who, despite a hectic schedule, take the time for someone who needs help.  It is they who are slightly more polished, skilled or committed who outperform the others.  Humbert earlier wrote:

If you watch the Olympics, the Super Bowl or NBA play-offs, you see this principle in action. The winners were not necessarily more talented, younger, stronger or richer. Often the difference between winners and the others is a minor slip, or a moment of lost concentration. The winners are not 54 times better, or even twice as good. The difference between a gold medal and no medal is a tiny difference that makes all the difference!

“Winners work for perfection in the small things. They pay more attention, they smile more, they read more, they get up earlier and stay a bit later. They don’t necessarily work harder, but they do focus on quality, on performance, on the ‘winning edge.’ So can you!

The words of John Wooden, renowned basketball coach, echo in the ears and hearts of great leaders: “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” Fill your life with those small, exciting things that make huge differences. Make extraordinary things happen… you can.  You will!  Life is so very good.  Please take care.

Have a beautiful day and a magnificent week!!!

Mike