11 THINGS TO DO MAKE PEOPLE LIKE AND HELP YOU GET AHEAD

12 mind tricks that will make people like you and help you get ahead

 Being likable can be very helpful for your career.

When you’re working hard and doing all you can to achieve your goals, anything that can give you an edge is powerful and will streamline your path to success.

Mind tricks won’t make you a Jedi, but using the brain’s natural quirks to your advantage can have a positive impact on everyone you encounter.

None of these tricks are deceitful or disingenuous, except for number six, and I trust that you’ll only use that one with good reason.

As soon as you become aware of these 12 tricks, they start popping up wherever you look.

With minimal effort on your part, their unconscious influence on behavior can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life.

1. When a group of people laughs, members makes eye contact with the person they feel closest to.

This trick can make you an astute observer of relationships of all types. It can tell you which members of your team are bonding and learning to trust one another, just as easily as it can tell you if you might have a shot at landing a date with a certain someone.

Of course, you’ll learn a lot about how you feel about other people just by paying attention to whom you make eye contact with.

2. When someone does a favor for you, it actually makes them like you more.

When you convince someone to do you a favor, they unconsciously justify why they are willing to do so. Typical justifications include things such as “he’s my friend,” “I like him,” and “he seems like the kind of person who would return the favor.” These justifications serve you perfectly. Not only did you just get help with something, but the other party also likes you more than they did before.

3. Silence gets answers.

When you ask someone a question and they’re slow to respond, don’t feel pressure to move the conversation forward. Remaining silent plays to your advantage. Moments of silence make people feel as though they should speak, especially when the ball is in their court.

This is a great tool to use in negotiations and other difficult conversations. Just make certain you resist the urge to move the conversation forward until you get your answer.

4. Open hands and palms create trust.

There’s an employee policy at LEGOLAND that says whenever someone asks where something is, the employee “presents” (open-palm gesture) their directions instead of “pointing” them.

This is because the open-palmed gesture conveys trust, making people more likely to agree with what you’re saying and to find you friendly and likeable. Pointing, on the flip side, is generally seen as aggressive and rude. Nod your head and use eye contact.

5. Nodding your head during a conversation or when asking a question makes the other person more likely to agree with what you’re saying.

The next time you need to win someone over to your way of thinking, try nodding your head as you speak. People unconsciously mirror the body language of those around them in order to better understand what other people are feeling.

When you nod your head as you speak, you convey that what you’re saying is true and desirable, and people are more inclined to agree with you.

6. People remember unfinished things better.

The natural tendency to remember unfinished things is called the Zeigarnik effect. Ever notice how some television commercials get cut off early? The company paying for the commercial cuts it off so that it sticks in your head longer than other commercials.

The best way to forget unfinished things (commercials or songs) is to finish them in your head. If a song gets stuck in your head, try singing the last lines to yourself. You’ll be amazed how quickly it goes away.



7. Chew gum to relax and focus.

Chewing gum actually lowers your cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. But chewing gum doesn’t just reduce stress, it also makes you more alert and improves your performance in memory-oriented tasks. It does so by increasing the blood flow to your brain and alerting your senses.

When you experience a stressful situation while chewing gum, your body is less likely to go into the primal fight-or-flight mode (which results in poor decisions and inability to focus).

8. People’s feet reveal their interest.

When talking to someone, pay attention to their feet. If their feet are aimed at you, they’re interested and listening to what you’re saying, but if their feet point away from you, they’re most likely disinterested and mentally checked out.

9. When you meet someone new, work their name into the conversation.

The goal here is to repeat their name three times in the first five minutes. It works extremely well, but the trick is to do it naturally. When you rattle off their name unnecessarily, it sounds foolish and awkward. Try to use phrases like “Hello ____,” “Nice to meet you _____,” and “Where are you from _____.”

10. Showing excitement makes other people like you.

This one goes back to the idea that we mirror the behavior of those around us. If you show excitement when you see someone, they naturally mirror that excitement back at you. It’s an easy way to make a strong first impression and to get people to like you.

11. Maintain eye contact for 60% of a conversation.

The key to eye contact is balance. While it’s important to maintain eye contact, doing so 100% of the time is perceived as aggressive and creepy. At the same time, if you only maintain eye contact for a small portion of the conversation, you’ll come across as disinterested, shy, or embarrassed.

Maintaining eye contact for roughly 60% of a conversation comes across as interested, friendly, and trustworthy.

Bringing it all together

Give these tricks a try, and you’re bound to notice a difference in how people respond to you.

5 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR INTELLIGENCE

Students are constantly improving their intelligence.

If you want to witness the magic of the human brain in action, play the matching game with a 4-year-old — you know, the classic game where the tiles are arranged face down and players take turns flipping them over to find pairs.

You'll see what I mean as you watch that wonderful little brain doing its thing. It's amazing, and when you realize you've been outdueled in a brain game by a child, it's just a bit humbling.

Obviously, young children develop, learn, and change very quickly. They show drastic improvement in academic, physical, and social skills all the time. One day they can't, and literally the next day they can. Does it make you a little bit jealous? Imagine what you could accomplish with that amazing ability.

Well, there is hope for us adults. We've known for quite a while that IQ can be increased, that you're not just stuck with what you're born with. Andrea Kuszewski explains that fluid intelligence, which refers to the capacity to learn new things, retains that information, uses it to solve new problems, and can be strengthened over time. She suggests that if one implements five elements into life every day, or at least as much as possible, cognitive capacity can be increased. Those elements are to seek novelty, challenge yourself, think creatively, do things the hard way, and network.We could learn a thing or two from the younger generation about keeping our minds challenged.

So, is it any wonder that children learn at the rate they do? Every sight, sound, word, taste — everything — is new and novel to a child. And, when you're a kid, everything is challenging. Kids make use of creativity to solve problems from the time they are born. They discover the easy way via the hard way. And finally, they are constantly networking by simply meeting new people all the time.

So, kids are engaging in brain strengthening activities all the time, almost by default. For us adults, it likely takes a more concerted effort. It's so easy to stay within our comfort zones, stick with our routines, and never change anything up. Doing that may be practical, productive and convenient... it's just not making us any smarter.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you're building your intelligence:

1. Seek novelty.

Novel doesn't need to mean outlandish; it just means new to you. New experiences, new people, new anything other than "what we've always done." Be open to new experiences and take advantage of opportunities when you have them.

2. Challenge yourself.

The brain, like any muscle in your body, gets stronger when you offer it some resistance. You know you're good at what you do, but make sure you continue to take on challenges that stimulate your mind and take you outside your comfort zone.

3. Think creatively.

Creativity has countless benefits. Not only does thinking creatively increase our intelligence, it also enhances our productivity, efficiency, success, and happiness. It's not just artists and what we normally think of as creative types — we're all creative. Just allow your brain to do the work, instead of just asking it to memorize and regurgitate information.

4. Do things the hard way.

This is the brain exercise. It doesn't mean making your life an unbearable struggle at every turn. But when you can, and when it's practical, challenge yourself a little bit at a time. Figure the tip without a calculator, find your way without GPS, or make your own sauerkrat. The 'hard way' can benefit you in the long run.

5. Network.

It probably sounds like a burden to expose yourself to novelty and find ways to be creative if you don't exactly know where to look. This is where networking comes in. Let other people show you the way. The more people you meet, the more you're exposed to and the more you experience.

Networking, on its own, can seem daunting for many of us and can certainly lead us outside our comfort zone. For the introspective and thoughtful among us, that only makes networking even more beneficial.

As I've said before, there's a lot to be said for sameness and routine to get us through life. But consciously weaving these elements into your routines could be beneficial in many ways, not the least of which is being competitive when playing games with children.

5 WAYS TO CULTIVATE EXECUTIVE PRESENCE

5 ways to cultivate executive presence


When you stand tall, you are more apt to be noticed.

I recently coached a woman who had flown in from Jamaica to meet with me about how she presented herself within her company. A couple of weeks after she returned home, she shared a story that highlights how her professional presence had improved.

"When I returned to work, I received many compliments on one of my outfits. I had worn that clothing to work 10 times in the past and no one had complimented me about it. No one! I believe what caused this difference was that after coaching, I was projecting myself with confidence and making my presence known!"

I was delighted, and my first thought was, what a great story to illustrate the power of that hard-to-define something we call presence.

What made the difference for her?

There could be many things contributing, as Cary Grant, a former Hollywood leading man, once observed: "It takes 500 small details to add up to one favorable impression."

But I believe the following five items that we discussed were very important. They gave her more self-confidence and increased her presence, resulting in others taking note of her — and her clothing — more favorably:

1. Good posture. When you stand tall, you are more apt to be noticed. It has little to do with how tall you actually are. You can stand tall regardless of your height.

2. Eye contact. When you look at people and make eye contact, they are more likely to engage with you. Many of us have a tendency to look away in an uncomfortable situation. By doing this, you are telling the other person that you are nervous. You don't want to do that. Force yourself to look at the person — though you can occasionally glance away.    

3. Volume. You can usually add power to your presence by adding volume. When you speak loudly enough to be heard clearly, people are less likely to ignore your ideas. Speaking too softly was a big area of concern for the business woman from Jamaica.

4. Offer your opinion. If you don't express your opinion in meetings, people don't know what you think. Preparing ahead of time for a meeting can help you to speak up with confidence. Make sure you speak early in the meeting. The longer you wait to speak, the harder it becomes.

5. Confront others. Learning to confront others in what I call a "polite and powerful" manner allows you to speak up, express what's bothering you, and feel good about it. Additional information on conflict can be found in my book, The Power of Positive Confrontation: The Skills You Need to Handle Conflicts at Work, at Home, Online, and In Life.

Which of these items do you need to add to your image to help you experience the power of presence? 

17 KEYS TO BECOMING A CHARISMATIC LEADER

17 Tips On Becoming A Charismatic Leader



They say "you either got it, or you don't," but when it comes to charisma, you don't have to have it — you can learn it.

According to Olivia Fox Cabane's book The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism, people aren't born charismatic. They acquire it through knowledge and practice.

With charisma, you'll become more influential, persuasive and inspiring. People will become magnetically drawn to you, trust you, want to learn from you.

Charismatic leaders "cause followers to become highly committed to the leader's mission, to make significant personal sacrifices, and to perform above and beyond the call of duty," says Robert House, a Wharton School business professor.

We've compiled the most interesting points to help you rise to the top of your game.


You don't have to be the most attractive person in the room



Yes, we all agree that being attractive certainly has its advantages, but it's definitely not a requirement.

Winston Churchill wasn't a sex symbol, but he's still considered one of the most influential leaders in history.

Make people feel like they're the most intelligent, impressive and fascinating person in the room


To make someone feel as if they're the only person that matters, do these three things during conversations:



1. Lower the intonation of your voice at the end of sentences.

2. Reduce how quickly and often you nod.

3. Pause for two full seconds before speaking.

Your presence should always be present



A study conducted by Harvard professor Daniel Gilbert estimated that 46.9% of the mind is spent "wandering."

"Being present means simply having a moment-to-moment awareness of what's happening. It means paying attention to what's going on rather than being caught up in your thoughts."

In the middle of a conversation, if your mind is somewhere else, your eyes will glaze over and you'll start making facial expressions not typical to a person listening. And your companions will notice.

Think of something pleasant so you appear to be sincere



Your brain doesn't know the difference between imagination and reality so when you imagine something pleasant, your body will react in an open, accepting manner and make you appear sincere in real-life situations.

It only takes as little as 17 milliseconds for people to read your face so any slight  "split-second microexpression" has a good chance of being caught.

If there's an incongruence between our main expression and that microexpression, people will feel it on a subconscious level: their gut will tell them something's not quite right.

There's definitely a clear, visible difference between a social smile and a true smile so think of something pleasant and your smile will be a real one.

To appear more open and inviting, rise if you're sitting to be similar heights and keep your hands out of you pockets when you shake someone's hand



Make sure you have the right handshake



The right handshake will do more for you than an expensive suit will. Can you imagine someone powerful with a weak, limp, awkward handshake? Probably not.

Here are the worst of them:

1. The Dead Fish. This happens when one hand is extended into another, but there is barely any movement.

2. The Knuckle Cruncher. This happens when there's too much force. The violator is usually someone who doesn't know their own strength or someone who is trying to prove that they should be taken seriously.

3. The Dominant. This happens when the hand's palm is extended down, which symbolizes the offender having the "upper hand." The opposite of this is "The Twisting Dominant," which is where the hand is normal at first, but then twists to gain the upper hand once contact is made.

4. The two-handed, or the Politician's Handshake. This happens when the other person uses their free hand to cover the handshake, the other person's wrist, arm and shoulder.

Become an excellent listener by deliberately pausing and asking questions



John F. Kennedy was known as a "superb listener" who made others feel like he was "with them completely."

When most of us are trying to show that we're listening, we typically wait for someone to be done speaking before we start. This is not a suficient method. Instead, ask them questions. If you're truly not interested, it will show on your face that you're secretly waiting for your turn to speak.

Choose your seat carefully around a table



This decision will influence the outcome of the entire negotiation.

When people sit acorss from one another with a table separating them, they tend to argue more and speak in shorter sentences. If you want to avoid confrontation, sit next to the person or at a 90-degree angle from them.

Also avoid seating them with their back to an open space, expecially if there is a lot of commotion going on behind them.

Don't compare yourself to others


It's in our nature to compare ourselves to others, but if you're criticizing yourself, "the threat response impairs analytic thinking, creative insight, and problem solving," says David Rock, the founder of the NeuroLeadership Institute.

This affects us personally, but also affects how others perceive us.

Combine your power with warmth to create a full, charismatic package


To show that you're powerful, you don't have to physically have great strength — you can achieve this status by maintaining a strong persona, such as displaying intelligence, like Bill Gates, or kindness, like the Dalai Lama.

When you increase your level of power, your charisma level also increases, but it's best to combine this with warmth so you don't appear too cold or dictatorial.

Don't let self-doubt affect your persona



In 1978, Georgia State University professors identified that the "imposter syndrome" affected 70% of the population at one point or another.

This will create self-doubt as if you're just waiting for someone to expose you as a fraud. This kind of effect will make you appear untruthful and unassure of yourself.

Recognize what the problems are and fix them. For example, if you're wearing clothes that are too tight, it will physically show that you're uncomfortable, but your companions will think you appear disengaged and untruthful



When you're dealing with a difficult group of people, divide them up, then conquer



Make time to warm-up before a big event



When it's important that you're charismatic, make sure you fit in a warm-up period that allows you to gradually ramp up to the level you want.

You wouldn't run a marathon without warming-up or give a speech without practicing so don't think you can simply be charismatic on the spot. Get in the mental state of warmth and power by taking part in an activity beforehand that makes you happy.

If running calms you, then make time for this or simply listen to your favorite music before an important meeting. Make sure the playlist has songs with themes of self-confidence, warmth, empathy, and patience.

Intentionally put yourself in uncomfortable situations so that you can deal with internal discomfort more effectively






Know that there are different charisma styles



You can choose different styles based on your own personality and situation. Whatever you do, don't force it or you'll end up seeming unauthentic.

Here are the different styles:

1. Focus. This style is based on the perception of presence. Adopt this when you want people to feel like they're the only ones in the room with you.

2. Visionary. This kind of style makes other people feel inspired and appearance matters far less than with any other style.

3. Kindness. This kind of charisma comes from body language and is based mostly on warmth. However, if you don't combine this with some authoritative skills, you'll come off as too overeager to please.

4. Authority. This is the most powerful charisma style of them all and those who acquire it are not likeable all the time. We evaluate this power through four indicators: body language, appearance, title and reactions of others. 

11 HARDLY TALKED ABOUT LEADESHIP TRUTH

11 HARDLY TALKED ABOUT LEADERSHIP TRUTH



Ever wondered how the greatest leaders are able to handle being at the top so effortlessly?

The truth is, these highly successful people do stumble, worry, and doubt themselves, but they've also mastered reputation management and the way they're perceived.

"Great leaders know that every step they take, every decision they make, matters in the end," says author and public speaker Deirdre Maloney in her book "Tough Truths."

"They know they must strategize carefully, then act aggressively," she says. "They know they must think ahead — not just to their next step — but to the many steps after it."

In her book, Maloney shared 11 tough leadership lessons that aren't usually discussed by those on top.


It's all about politics.



This is not about Republicans vs. Democrats. It's about the politics we face every day, as "we interact with people who have what we want and who want what we have to give."

This is not a bad thing.

"Whether we want our boss to give us a raise, our child to stop squirming on the airplane, or the department store to take back our purchase when we don't have a receipt, every single interaction involves influencing and persuading others in order to get what we want," says Maloney.

Great leaders understand the importance of persuasion and that, in addition to a great work ethic, you also have to have the "ability to have relatable, effective, and influential relationships."

Even when you don't think that someone you meet can do something for you at the moment, you know that they could be a significant factor in the future.

Success makes you unpopular.



When you're a leader-in-progress, you will have people supporting you, be it your boss or colleagues. However, once you start achieving the expectations that these people have, you'll become less-liked by them.

Your success has made you unpopular.

Maloney says that to be a great leader, you need to have a "strong will and an even stronger stomach." At the end of the day, you need to remind yourself that your job isn't to make everyone happy, but rather to improve the organization as a whole.

You aren't as interesting to others as you are to yourself.



Everyone thinks that they're interesting, but great leaders know that their stories aren't as interesting to other people as they are to themselves. So they keep the focus on the other person.

"They keep their stories short, their complaints even shorter. They don't send long emails or memos that go on for pages. They leave the other person wanting more," writes Maloney.

When you turn your attention on the other person, they will inevitably share more about themselves with you, and when this happens, a bond is formed. That's how you get people to trust you.

During these conversations, those great leaders never get your name wrong, and they're fully focused on what you're saying.

Every single person is afraid.



No matter how confident someone may seem, everyone is afraid of failing. "We are afraid of screwing up," says Maloney. "We are afraid of looking stupid."

But great leaders know that everyone they interact with is also afraid.

These people are successful because they act in the face of fear. They go after what they believe, seek change and, ultimately, make a difference.

"They also believe they can take a risk because even if they fail, they'll fix it," says Maloney. "Even if they look stupid, they aren't. Even if they appear weak, they're not."

Their fear doesn't hold them back. Instead, it springs them into action, because they know not trying at all is worse than failing.

Someone is always watching.



If you have a bad morning before you meet with clients, never let it show on your face. Someone is always watching.

"People watch. People talk. And communities are small," Maloney says.

But how do you stay perfectly calm all the time? Maloney advises that everyone maintains a small exclusive group of people whom they trust. Choose these people carefully, and let your guard down only with them.

And the next time you want to roll your eyes or fidget at the meeting table, remind yourself that someone is always watching.

Great leaders protect their energy.



Great leaders understand what gives them energy and try to increase these activities. They also know what soaks their energy up and minimize those interactions.

"Think about your energy. It's not just about what you like best, but about what feeds you and what depletes you. And who. Do what you can to increase the good stuff and decrease the bad," Maloney writes. "You just need to realize you have the power to do so. Much more than you may have thought."

Eliminate whatever it is in your life that's draining you, and replace it with something that inspires you.

You need to know how to take credit without taking credit.



Great leaders have no need to toot their own horns or tell others how wonderful they are.

"Know that if you have to explain yourself constantly, take lots of credit, or refrain from risk, then you're not coming off as a top leader," Maloney says.

And when they are successful, they give credit to their staff, boards, volunteers, and the community. They don't take compliments too seriously, and they also take the responsibility when things don't go well, she says.

In order to get to this confidence level, you first need to identify what your insecurities are and then deal with them. Once you know what these weaknesses are, you will also figure out what your strengths are and what you bring to your organization.

Great leaders must also be able to not take things personally when they hear negative things about themselves. They need to learn how to let things go.

Great leaders do not participate in trash talking.


If you've ever spoken negatively about your organization or the people you work with, you have not realized what great leaders have: Talking trash only hurts yourself.

Why? Because people will not trust you or build a deep relationship with you. They may even respect you less — and once that respect is lost, it takes a long time to win back.

Even if you don't initiate the conversation, if you take a passive role and laugh while others are talking, you are still guilty of participating. If you've ever rolled your eyes at someone or discussed someone else's personal life, then you're trash talking.

"As tempting as it is, don't trash talk about anyone or anything or any place you are connected to, unless it is with your absolutely small core circle of trusted people, your SWAT team," she says.

You have to go beyond your responsibilities.



It's easy to go to our jobs and do the same tasks everyday. It's our responsibility and our life. Maloney says this is a comfortable, but wrong way of thinking.

"[Great leaders] don't work in existing systems," she says. "They change the systems to give them what they want. They come up with new options for jobs, projects, and professional development that their bosses hadn't even thought of. They see an opportunity coming their way before most of the rest of us have looked up from our laptops, and they seize it."

Great leaders are expert networkers.

The bottom line is you need to be a good communicator who people remember.

"Great leaders know that every interaction is an opportunity to connect with people in a way that is relatable and professional. To get a level deeper. To be memorable in some way. To get something — if not today, then perhaps tomorrow," Maloney says.

So don't ramble on, but instead, "provide just enough information about [yourself] that will intrigue" others.

"Practice making each conversation — written or in-person — excellent," she says. "Think through your words for just a second before you say them. Read your emails over before you send them. See them as an opportunity. Over time it won't just become second nature. It will make you rise above the rest."

You have to have a life outside of the job.



It's important to have work-life balance. But aside from this, great leaders know they need a life so that they'll learn more about other people, gain perspective, and grow their own knowledge.

It's easy to fall into this "false idea that our work is all that matters," Maloney writes. "When you have a life, you realize that your life is not the sun. That you are not the center of all things important. That the lives of others don't revolve around you. That the issues you're dealing with at your organization don't matter to most people. That the challenges you face that feel so unique to you ... aren't."

Source: Tough Truths




19 HARD THING TO DO TO BE SUPER-SUCCESSFUL

19 HARD THINGS YOU NEED TO DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL

You have to do the hard things.

*You have to make the call you’re afraid to make.

*You have to get up earlier than you want to get up.

*You have to give more than you get in return right away.

*You have to care more about others than they care about you.

*You have to fight when you are already injured, bloody, and sore.

*You have to feel unsure and insecure when playing it safe seems smarter.

*You have to lead when no one else is following you yet.

*You have to invest in yourself even though no one else is.

*You have to look like a fool while you’re looking for answers you don’t have.

*You have to grind out the details when it’s easier to shrug them off.

*You have to deliver results when making excuses is an option.

*You have to search for your own explanations even when you’re told to accept the “facts.”

*You have to make mistakes and look like an idiot.

*You have to try and fail and try again.

*You have to run faster even though you’re out of breath.

*You have to be kind to people who have been cruel to you.

*You have to meet deadlines that are unreasonable and deliver results that are unparalleled.

*You have to be accountable for your actions even when things go wrong.

*You have to keep moving towards where you want to be no matter what’s in front of you.

You have to do the hard things. The things that no one else is doing. The things that scare you. The things that make you wonder how much longer you can hold on.

Those are the things that define you. Those are the things that make the difference between living a life of mediocrity or outrageous success.

The hard things are the easiest things to avoid. To excuse away. To pretend like they don’t apply to you.

The simple truth about how ordinary people accomplish outrageous feats of success is that they do the hard things that smarter, wealthier, more qualified people don’t have the courage — or desperation — to do.

Do the hard things. You might be surprised at how amazing you really are.

7 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR BOSS PROMOTE YOU ALWAYS

7 WAYS TO MAKE YOURS BOSS PROMOTE YOU ALWAYS



We all want to get ahead. Still, even when it seems you’re doing everything right—you’re never late to work, rarely take a sick day, and always meet deadlines—promotions can be few and far between.

You’re putting the work in, so why aren’t you getting rewarded? The answer is simple: you don’t get promoted for fulfilling your boss’s expectations.

Your boss’s expectations are the price of entry. Even if you’re making a great effort and doing all that’s asked of you, you won’t stand out. You’ll be seen as someone who completes the minimum requirements, and no one who builds a great career is seen this way.

The trick to advancing your career and getting paid more is to add value by making certain your contributions are worth more than you’re paid. You want to go above and beyond so that you’re seen as someone highly valuable—someone the organization can’t live without.

You should aim to exceed your boss’s expectations so much that he feels like he’s the smartest guy in the world for hiring you.

This isn’t as hard as it sounds. In fact, you can blow your boss’s mind in seven easy steps.

Step 1: Beyond developing the skills you need for your job, learn about your company’s industry, competitors, latest developments, and challenges.

Professional development is important, but why stop there? If you really want to blow your boss’s mind, soak up everything you can about your company and your industry. For example, if you’re an IT developer, instead of simply learning the current best practices in coding, learn how those practices are being applied throughout your industry.

Transferring your knowledge to the real-world context of your organization is a great way to add value. On top of knowing how to do your job, it shows that you know why you’re doing it and why it matters.


Step 2: Instead of always having the answer, pre-empt the question.

It’s a good feeling when you can answer your boss’s questions on the spot, without shuffling through piles of paper or telling her that you’ll have to get back to her. But if you really want to blow her mind, pre-empt the question. Anticipate what she wants to stay on top of, and send her regular updates. You’ll save her time and energy, and she’ll appreciate that just as much as your enthusiasm.


Step 3: Instead of owning up to mistakes once they’re discovered, bring them to light yourself.

Accountability is a lost art. Too many people try to cover up their mistakes, fearing the repercussions of admitting fault. Show your boss that you’re not afraid to own up to your mistakes, and he’ll be amazed. When you make a mistake, just give your boss a simple heads-up, and have a solution ready. Even better, tell him the steps you’ve already taken to mitigate the problem.

Everyone makes mistakes. You’ll stand out by showing your boss that you’re accountable, creative, and proactive when you inevitably make them.

Step 4: Instead of asking for training, do it on your own.

Typical career advice is to ask your boss to send you to classes and workshops to improve your skills. But we’re not talking about what’s typical; we’re talking about blowing your boss’s mind. Pursue training yourself, on your own time. It doesn’t have to be expensive; there are plenty of online courses available free or close to free. While everybody else is asking the boss to send them to training, you can tell her what you’ve already done, and your initiative will be rewarded. You’ll save the company money and get ahead, and expand your skillset at the same time.

Step 5: Instead of doing what you’re told, be proactive.

Anybody (well, almost anybody) can do what they’re told. To blow your boss’s mind, you have to be proactive. If you see a problem, fix it. If you see something that needs doing, do it. Put together a how-to guide for new hires, document your processes and figure out where you can streamline them, or do whatever else you can think of to make a difference.

Bosses appreciate vision more than anything. They love it when you see what could be useful to the company over the long term—and don’t forget to tell your boss about it. It’s only “kissing up” if you do it manipulatively or with the intention of making your co-workers look bad. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with owning your accomplishments.

Step 6: Build relationships with other departments.

It’s practically guaranteed that, at some point, your department will need help or input from another area. An excellent way to blow your boss’s mind is to build relationships throughout the company. Person-to-person interactions are almost always more effective than department-to-department exchanges. You can make your boss’s day by saying, “Why don’t I take care of that for you? I know someone who can get that done for us right away.”

Step 7: Be the calm one in a crisis.

Few things get your boss’s attention like your ability to weather a storm. Whether it’s conflict between people, everyone freaking out over a rule change, or what have you, make certain that you’re the one who remains calm, composed, and in control of your emotions. Your composure and ability to think clearly during a crisis demonstrates leadership potential, and leaders get promoted.

Bringing It All Together

The people who achieve the most are those who add the most value. Business is, after all, about making a profit. You want your boss and the company to know that they’re getting a great return on the time and money they’re investing in you.

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The Sovereign Lord says today you are redeemed
from the curse of the fall. The Spirit of life
in Christ makes you free from the law of sin
and death that was activated by Adam and
Eve through disobedience. You are free with
the freedom by which I made you free by
the suffering and the blood that was shed
upon the cross. There is no sickness in My
kingdom. Sickness does not originate with
Me. Sickness cannot penetrate the filter of
the shed blood of Christ. Those who claim
that I am pleased to strike you with sickness
or disease or some physical malady are
misled by religious, lying spirits. 1 Peter 2:24
is your portion says the Lord I call you the
healed. I call you one the Lord has
delivered. The chains and bonds of sickness
and disease have been broken over your life.
Sickness has no power to hurt you and no
power to harm you. You are free from all
bondage and all captivity because I was
made sick that you could be made well. The
curse is now broken, even the curse of
hereditary and genetic diseases whereby the
enemy has claimed a right to afflict you
because of disease, passed down from
previous generations. I have drafted you into
My generation says the Lord, and the
defective genes that exposed you to chronic
illness are now healed and mended and
transformed by My hand. Behold I give you
power and dominion and authority over your
own body, and over every sickness and
disease and defect that would assault you in
your spirit, your soul, or your physical frame.
You are this day the redeemed of the Lord!

DISCOVER AND FULFIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Wednesday 30th September 2015


LIGHT FOR WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"If anyone serves he should do it with the strength God provides" (1Peter 4:11)


DISCOVER AND FULFIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT

If you watch people who are fulfilling their assignment, their motivation is high. They have amazing endurance to overcome obstacles. They are growing and learning. There is real joy in what they do. To miss out on your assignment is to miss out on why God made you. Whether your job is in a Church or a business, you were gifted and called by God and you better take it seriously! Here are some questions and suggestions to help you discover your assignment.

How have I been wired up to perform. What's my raw materials? God has given you certain temperaments and talents, and how have you honoured how God has made you. What unlocks your compassion? ( sometimes the problem that infuriates you the most is the problem God has sent you to solve). Why do I do this? There is a big difference between doing something because you believe God's called you to do it, and doing what your parents, your friends or your ego wants you to do. What are my limitations? Knowing what you are called to do often starts with discovering what you are not called to do. When you can accept your limitations, you are on the road to understanding your life assignment.

So let's be clear, you have an assignment. It has to do with what God hard- wired into you. You must seek it with an open mind. When people pretend to be something they are not, they live with chronic inadequacy and set themselves up for a lifetime of frustration. Dont do that. Be ruthlessly open to the truth about yourself. Your life's assignment is something you discover, not something you choose.

Prayer Point

Father God, help me understand what you have loaded me with to fulfil my life assignment.


Daily Bible Reading


Isaiah 60-62; Ephesians 4:1-16; Proverbs 23:19-28

THE PULL OF GOD'S LOVE

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Teusday 29th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


"The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God"  (Romans 8:16)


THE PULL OF GOD'S LOVE

Billy Graham says 'Whenever anyone ask me how I can be so certain about who and what God is, I'm reminded if the story of the little boy who was flying a kite. The wind was brisk and large billowing clouds were blowing across the sky. The kite went up and up until it was entirety hidden by the cloud. 'What are you doing? A man ask the little boy. I'm flying my kite, he replied. Flying your kite? The man said. 'How can you be sure? You can't see the kite. 'No, said the little boy, 'I can't see it, but every little while I feel a pull, so I know for sure it's there! '
Dont take anyone else's word for it. Find God for yourself by inviting Jesus Christ into your life. Then you too will know that warm, wonderful pull on your heartstrings that He is there for sure, and that He lives in you.

Prayer Point

Father, thank you for your love for me. I relish in your grace and love in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading


Isaiah 58-59; Ephesian 3; Psalm 111:1-10

6 THINGS YOUR BOSS DOESNT WANT YOU TO KNOW

6 SECRET YOUR BOSS DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW


Some bosses more often than not, abuse their positions of power, and really though, can you blame them? I mean, if you had the power to shut down people who grate on your nerves and to regulate your office the way you wanted, I am taking a guess that you probably would too. However, bosses often use their power and authority, along with our own personal ignorance, to keep us in the dark.

Every boss has one or two dirty little secrets that will take away some of that shroud of secrecy surrounding their authority. Here are 10 things that your boss doesn’t want you to know; use these secrets wisely. Power to the people!

You Remind Him of ‘Him’

Once upon a time, in a far away kingdom, many years ago, your boss was just like you.
Did you just laugh? Hard to believe right?

It may seem hard to accept, but there was a time when he or she was a lowly entry-level worker. They worked and clawed their way up professional murky ladder of some company to get to where they are. Bosses, managers and team leaders aren’t born; they are molded and created over time and through varying experiences. Your boss doesn’t want you thinking they were in any way as incompetent as you are now; or to even imagine that they too worked for a mean boss. But the truth is, everyone has a starting point, and it is not always pretty.

They Make Mistakes Too

In a society where the idea of making the slightest mistake seems preposterous, bosses often do a lot to cover up when they make a mistake, but in the end, anything that goes wrong under their supervision falls back onto them. Every single individual has made one or two mistakes in life, messed things up or just found themselves incompetent at times; well for your information, boss is no different. Under that puffed up chest, harsh voice, hard exterior and iron fist, your boss makes mistakes just like you do.

They Monitor Everything

Hello my fellow compatriots, if you have a company email address or if you have a work PC, I can bet that your boss has access to every company property-that includes your email and PC. If you have an overly sensitive boss, then he or she is most likely monitoring everything that you do and every email you send on your computer. Over the years, there have been horror stories of bosses using password trackers and different technology on company computers to access personal email accounts or social media accounts; just be aware, if you are doing something on a company computer, there is a good chance you are being watched. Proceed with caution.

It is a Jungle World

Put it at the back of your mind, wear it like an amour, do whatever you like with it but always remember that there are no friends in the jungle. Your boss might be your friend; you might have weekend hangouts with family and friends, but trust me, if it comes down to you or them, it will always be them first. If for instance you make a mistake at work and it comes down to you being disciplined or your boss taking the fall for you, I think you will be the one who ends up getting served. I am not saying that it wrong to be friends with your boss, no, all I ask is that you remember to be careful with what you tell your boss, and be sure to remember that it is a jungle, and only the fittest survives.

They Need You

I bet you boss will never tell you this one, but truth is they probably need you. It takes time, skills and patience to hire the right employee, train them, and allow them time to become exceptional at what they do. Your boss definitely doesn’t want to go through all the trouble again in order to replace you. So, as long as you show up and do your work, your boss doesn’t want to get rid of you; use that fact to your advantage.

Annoying announcements at 4pm on Friday

Quick question, have you noticed that all those meetings where you were told about all those mandatory overtime, or pay cuts or layoffs, or general complaints about any negative behavior by staff are almost always held on a Friday, just before everyone heads home for the weekend? You think it’s a mere coincidence that all the bad news must get out on Friday at 4pm? Well, wake up and smell the coffee baby, the answer is NO.

It is simply because your superiors know that there is less room for trouble for the company, if you get the bad news on the way out with a whole weekend to cool off. It may seem kind of deceptive, but your boss is going to use every weapon in his armory to protect his interest and that of the company.

Bosses are, ultimately, just humans. They don’t have any super human powers and they are not in any way different or better than you, but they certainly will not let you know that. Power often has a way of turning Jekyll into Hyde, but thankfully, you are now prepared with the secrets to counter your boss’ secrets.

A quick word of caution though, if your boss feels threatened by you, there is a probability that they’ll try to get rid of you, so play it cool, act dumb, and just show up trust me, it will be easier that way anyway.

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The Sovereign says today that I bore your
sicknesses and your diseases so that you
don’t have to. I became sick with the
sickness that made you sick so that you
could become well and walk in divine health.
I was beaten that you might be amended. I
was bruised that you might be recovered
from every wound. I am your substitute says
the Lord and that which was suffered on
the cross breaks off of you every disease,
every sickness, and recovers you from every
wound for by my stripes you were healed
and restored to complete and total health.
This day the legacy of the shed blood of
Calvary becomes your portion. Take this
word and mix it with your faith and know it
as the substance of that which you have
been hoping for.
Yes, says the Lord your healing is a past
provision. I do not make up My mind whether
to heal on a case-by-case basis. I provided
healing with one stroke through the blood of
the cross that makes deliverance available
to whomsoever will. You are not excluded
says the Lord. You are not left out. If you
ask Me for healing will I give you a stone or
a scorpion? Say of your soul I will enter into
the finished work. Say of your soul the work
was done before the foundation of the
world. I did it for you says the Lord past
tense, final, and in full. Your healing was
bought and paid for 2000 years ago. You are
not trying to get well, I am according you
wellness and causing you to walk in divine
health. Refuse, reject the attempt of
sickness and disease and ill health to take
hold of your body for it has no right to stay
in your body for you are declared this day
healed, healthy and whole in the name
above every name Jesus Christ!

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The sovereign Lord says today that My strength on
the inside of you is far greater than any
pressure, or any problem, or any challenge
that would rise up against you to intimidate
you in any way this day. You are above only
and not beneath. You are first and not last. I
declare this day that you will ride upon high
places of the earth in authority and power
and will not be dominated by the tyranny of
the urgent, or the mundane everyday
problems that so rule those who have not
the faith and intimacy I have accorded you
in the secret place of the most high.
Enter today says the Lord into the pavilion
of My presence. Come into My presence and
find rest for your soul. Refuse to allow the
spirit of the world to harass you and cause
you to dash aimlessly and vainly from one
crisis to the next. Stop reacting and go down
deep inside and breath the breath of the
atmosphere of heaven on the inside of you. I
am here. You need not fear. I am here –
there is no place for despair in you for I am
your resource and your provisioning for every
crisis. Trust. Rest and  Know with assurance that
I am responding to the words of faith and
confidence you are sending to My throne by
way of your faith filled prayers. Refuse
panic. Refuse vanity, anger and frustration. I
am not frustrated. I am not wondering what
to do next. Let this mind be in you. Let My
mind guide you. Experience My peace and
see the breakthrough I am manifesting
because of My unconditional love and
unmerited favor that rests upon you today.

MAKING YOUR MARRIAGE WORK

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Saturday 26th September 2015


LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotinal)


"...No matter what I say...I am bankrupt without love" (1Corinthian 13:3 TM)

MAKING YOUR MARRIAGE WORK


Marriage is the will of God, making it work is the will of man. If you want to build a great marriage, one that will go the distance. You must concentrate on doing the these four things:

1) Take responsibility for your own happiness. By blaming your mate you never have to face yourself honestly or change your behaviour. Relationships aren't dumping grounds. Happiness is an inside job; it comes from having a healthy self esteem and a growing relationship with God.
2) Be a friend. Ever notice how easily we accept our friends as they are, yet have trouble doing that with the one we're married to? Look out, familiarity breeds contempt! Doesn't your partner deserve at least the same repsect, loyalty, patience, gratitude and appreciation you give other?
3)Have a shared goal. You always need something to plan for and work together. Doing this will enrich your relationship and take it to higher levels. So what's next goal?
4) Have courage. The problem in marriage is not that there are problems, it's expecting otherwise;  it's thinking that having problem is the problem! There are no perfect situations in life. You need courage to face whatever comes, to realise that what you can't solve, you can outlast and outlove. So start making it work today.

Prayer Point

Father, I receive the will, the wisdom and the heart of love to make my marriage work in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 50-54; Ephesian 1; Proverbs 23:10-18

SUCCEEDING BEYOND YOUR LIMITATIONS

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Monday 28th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


SUCCEEDING BEYOND YOUR LIMITATIONS


When you have a God given dream and you commit yourself to it, it will surely be fulfilled. Yes, you will stumble, be stretched to new limits and may be even stagger across the finished line, but you will make it. You will get to the promise land. Look at Moses: he had a history changing message to deliver to Pharaoh, yet he was a poor speaker. He had a marriage problems. He was a 'sole trader' who had to reach his breaking point before he learned to delegate responsibility to others. He had a problem with his temper, as a result God said, "....This is the land I promised... I have let you see it...but you will not cross over it" (Debut. 34:4). But Moses finally got there! 1,400 years later he stood with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration: right in the middle of it! You say ' I've failed so badly'. David committed adultery, yet his Psalm bring strength to multitudes and he us quoted in pulpits around the world. God didn't excuse David, but he forgave him and used him. '....David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God...was buried..(Acts 13:36). The Bible described God as, '....ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness' (Nehemiah 9:17). Notice the words 'ready to pardon'. God is ready when you are, all you have to do is to turn to him. Before Habakuk about his vision, he said, ' I said, I will...watch to see what He will answer when I am corrected'(Habakuk 2:1). Corrected but not discarded! Isn't that great? So today go beyond your Weakness and fulfil your dream and destiny.

Prayer Point

Father, thank you for your plan for my life. Thank you because despite my humanity I will fulfil my destiny in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 55-57; Ephesian 2; Psalm 110:1-7

LIVE A LIFE OF IMPACT

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Saturday 26th September 2015


LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotinal)


"...No matter what I say...I am bankrupt without love" (1Corinthian 13:3 TM)

MAKING YOUR MARRIAGE WORK


Marriage is the will of God, making it work is the will of man. If you want to build a great marriage, one that will go the distance. You must concentrate on doing the these four things:

1) Take responsibility for your own happiness. By blaming your mate you never have to face yourself honestly or change your behaviour. Relationships aren't dumping grounds. Happiness is an inside job; it comes from having a healthy self esteem and a growing relationship with God.
2) Be a friend. Ever notice how easily we accept our friends as they are, yet have trouble doing that with the one we're married to? Look out, familiarity breeds contempt! Doesn't your partner deserve at least the same repsect, loyalty, patience, gratitude and appreciation you give other?
3)Have a shared goal. You always need something to plan for and work together. Doing this will enrich your relationship and take it to higher levels. So what's next goal?
4) Have courage. The problem in marriage is not that there are problems, it's expecting otherwise;  it's thinking that having problem is the problem! There are no perfect situations in life. You need courage to face whatever comes, to realise that what you can't solve, you can outlast and outlove. So start making it work today.

Prayer Point

Father, I receive the will, the wisdom and the heart of love to make my marriage work in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 50-54; Ephesian 1; Proverbs 23:10-18

LIVE A LIFE OF IMPACT

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Saturday 26th September 2015


LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotinal)


"...No matter what I say...I am bankrupt without love" (1Corinthian 13:3 TM)

MAKING YOUR MARRIAGE WORK


Marriage is the will of God, making it work is the will of man. If you want to build a great marriage, one that will go the distance. You must concentrate on doing the these four things:

1) Take responsibility for your own happiness. By blaming your mate you never have to face yourself honestly or change your behaviour. Relationships aren't dumping grounds. Happiness is an inside job; it comes from having a healthy self esteem and a growing relationship with God.
2) Be a friend. Ever notice how easily we accept our friends as they are, yet have trouble doing that with the one we're married to? Look out, familiarity breeds contempt! Doesn't your partner deserve at least the same repsect, loyalty, patience, gratitude and appreciation you give other?
3)Have a shared goal. You always need something to plan for and work together. Doing this will enrich your relationship and take it to higher levels. So what's next goal?
4) Have courage. The problem in marriage is not that there are problems, it's expecting otherwise;  it's thinking that having problem is the problem! There are no perfect situations in life. You need courage to face whatever comes, to realise that what you can't solve, you can outlast and outlove. So start making it work today.

Prayer Point

Father, I receive the will, the wisdom and the heart of love to make my marriage work in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 50-54; Ephesian 1; Proverbs 23:10-18

RUNNING THE RACE

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Friday 25th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."(Hebrew 12:1,,,,NKVJ)

RUNNING THE RACE

In every stadium apart from the tracts there is a place people hardly see, that's the training room where athletes develop their muscles by exercising with weights. The writer of hebrews may have had it in mind when he wrote '...lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnare us, and run with endurance (Heb.12:1). Developing the right amount of muscles enhances athletes performance. But on the day of the race they strip off any weight and  anything that wasn't essential. There is a lesson here: when we think that the things we are clinging on  to are important, these are the very things that make us to struggle. We simply need to set them down.

The Christian life is a race that starts the day you accept Christ and ends when you meet Him face to face. In order to cross the finish line as a winner you must eliminate: 1) anything that slows you down. In order words, anything that hinders your spiritual progress. In and of itself, it may not be wrong, but it becomes a 'weight' when it stops you from living for God to the fullest.
2) Anything that causes you to stumble short of the finish line. You must constantly monitor the level of your commitment to Christ, the growth of your faith, your home life, your relationships, your integrity, your work ethics, your thought life and your habits, make up your mind to stay focused on the prize. Athletes who won receive medals that eventually fade. But '...you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade' (1Peter 5:4NIV). That's why we need to keep running till we win!


Prayer Point

Father God, I cut off every weight that's slowing me down and whatever makes me stumble in Jesus name.


Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 47-49; Galatians 5:7-26; Psalm 109:1-20

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The Lord says today allow My strength to
permeate your spirit soul and body. My
might, says the Lord courses through you
even as your blood flows through your body.
As the blood of Abel spoke, even so the
blood of the cross speaks. Allow that
testimony to become your portion, says the
Lord this day, for it is a testimony of new
life and new opportunity. I speak strength to
your sinews and strength to your bones, says
the Lord. Fatigue is lifting and vitality is
coming. Clarity of mind is manifesting, and
confusion, memory loss, and physical
distress is dissipating from within you and
being replaced with My mind, My strength,
and My power on a whole new level that
you’ve never experienced before. The lifeline
of your days is numbered according to the
eternal scope of My plan for you, and not
just a limited number of days. No more
weariness, says the Lord for I make you
strong. You will walk and not be weary, you
will run and not be faint. I am the most high
and I am dwelling in you by My anointing,
and that anointing energizes you in this day,
therefore all fatigue and weariness vanishes
now from your body.
Make it your determination today that you
will not be burdened down with the cares of
this life. Your portion is not to be burdened
down, but to be lifted up, for the same Spirit
that raised Christ from the dead dwells in
you, quickening your body, your mind, and
your spirit. The character of the resurrection
is this day being stamped on every
circumstance and situation in your life at
every point of your need. My resurrection
power is coming, and death, detriment,
disease, and disappointment are going. My
joy is your strength. Your youth is being
renewed according to the timeline of
eternity. Draw strength from My word, and
be refreshed and revitalized by the power of
My Holy Spirit that lives on the inside of you.
Because I am alive you are alive. My divine
nature and resurrection life this day become
the template upon which your days are
numbered, your strength is determined in
vibrancy and fullness says the Lord.

GUIDE YOUR CHILD'S DESTINY THROUGH PRAYERS

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Thursday 24th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


"I prayed for this child" (1Samuel 1:27)

GUIDE YOUR CHILD'S DESTINY THROUGH PRAYERS


Every saints was once a child, so was every criminal. What makes the difference? At the top of the list is the influence of parents! The prophet Samuel led the nation of Isreal for forty years, anointed David to be king and guided him in some of his most crucial decisions. But who was the most dominant influence in Samuels's life? His mother Hannah. Listen to her prayer at his birth: 'I prayed his whole life will be given over to the Lord..."(1Samuel 1:27NIV). Never underestimate the power that's released when a parent prays on behalf of a child. Only God knows how many prayers are being answered right now because of a faithful parent who prayed many years ago. If what you are doing in this fast paced world is keeping you away from praying for your children and grand children, then you are doing too much! There is nothing more important than the time spend with God on their behalf. It's not too late for a child that brought you grief and tears. Jesus' mother had to watch her son being crucified, she also had the joy of seeing Him raised again from the dead. Indeed, you may go to your grave wondering if your prayers are effective and when they will be answered, but never, never stop praying, because: (a) God works according to His schedule not ours (b) His ways and means are superior to ours (c) When parents prays God moves!



Prayer Point

Father I re-dedicate my Children to you, let their lives glorify your name in Jesus name


Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 45-46; Galatians 4:21-31; Galatians 5:1-6; Psalm 108:6-13

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The Lord says today that I have placed
you in your physical body just as I placed
Adam in the garden. I gave him authority
from My throne and in Christ I have given
you authority over every organ and every
tissue of your body. Open your mouth and
take authority over your health this day. If
you refuse to act then the atmosphere of a
fallen world will encroach upon you and
contradict the divine health I have ordained
for you to walk in. It won’t just happen
because I made provision – you must by the
words of your mouth and corresponding
action move yourself into the full benefits of
Calvary. Religion rejects this. The sense
ruled mind scoffs at the authority I have
given you. What will you believe? The good
report of My faithfulness or the evil report of
sense ruled man?
Command your heart to beat in perfect
rhythm and it will rise up and obey you.
Command your blood vessels to be free of
blockage or defect of any kind and a
creative miracle will spring to substance in
your breast. Take authority over your liver,
your kidneys and your lungs just as Adam
took authority over every tree and every
beast in the garden. Command your body to
thrive and produce and manifest life and
ward off death. Speak says the Lord. Open
your mouth and speak and all of creation
will bend to comply with your faith filled
words. To do otherwise is to yield to the
curse that is upon all the universe because
of the fall. I have reversed the curse through
the death of the cross – and named you
beneficiary of all of heaven’s resources!

SEEK TO MAKE PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Wednesday 23rd September 2015


LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"....It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you...(Philipians 3:1NIV)


SEEK PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION

Have you any idea how often the people you admire got it wrong, half right, almost right, before they got it right? Making mistakes is the unenjoyable, unaviodable part of making progress. That's why Paul said '...it is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safegurd for you(Philipians 3:1). He understood that you have to keeping hearing and doing it in order to get it right.
Stop comparing yourself with others. The Bible says...When they measure themselves by themselves...they are not wise'(2Corinthians 10:12NIV). Some of us given five talents, some two, and some one. Your talents not your wishes, dtermine your potential. One talent people who make the most of what they've been given receive the same 'well done' as five talent people. The one who gets into trouble is the one who fails to take the risk; their biggest mistake is their unwillingness to make a mistake! Dr. John Maxwell says, 'your performance depends on your commitment to practice. Consistently good practice will lead to consistently good play. It sharpens you. Wise people understand this, and develop the discipline to do it. 'If you want to sum what lifts most individuals above the crowd, you could do it in these four words: A little bit more. Successful people do what's expected of them plus a little bit more. So what God will have you consider today is seek to make progress not perfection.


Prayer Point

Father I connect to the wisdom that help me realize my destiny in Jesus name.


Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 43-44; Galatians 4:1-20; Psalm 108:6-13

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The Lord says today that you do not have
to earn what I have freely given. Salvation is
a gift. Healing is a gift. Provision is a gift.
There are no secret, unreachable principles
that you must grasp before your miracle is
made manifest. This day I am bringing you
from demonstration of Spirit to
demonstration of Power. You are not going
to have to talk about My power – for My
power will be demonstrated IN YOU and
THROUGH YOU. Receive in yourself the
recompense of the cross. I paid the price
and assigned to you the dividends of all that
Calvary affords. No more waiting. No more
distorted religious thinking. Reject all such
vanities and simply believe.
Fear not says the Lord! Believe only.
Where your miracle is manifest will not be
attained or reached by your intellect or by
some vain religious striving. I love you
because I love you because I love you and
that’s all there is to be known or
experienced. Your job is not to be religious
but to be My beloved. It isn’t necessary to
find that one place or one person who will
make manifest your deliverance. Remember
the man at the pool of Bethesda? He was
waiting and then I SHOWED UP. I am
showing up in your life today and I am
showing out in your behalf this day – this
very day. Your testimony will be intact. You
will not be ashamed. You will stand and
declare who I am and what I have done in
your life for that is who I am and what I do
– simply because you are My beloved.

POWER TO OVERCOME LIFE CHALLENGES

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Teusday 22nd September 2015


LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


"The spirit in you is stronher than anything in the world" (1John4:4TM)

POWER TO OVERCOME LIFE CHALLENGES

When life hands you a' lemon' you can either say 'woe is me or you make a lemonade. Its not what happened to you its what happened in you that count. Challenges come to  change you. The way you respond determines its impact on you life.

When a driving injury turned Joni Eareckson into paralytic, her world changed radically. Faced with an unknown future her first response was to look for a quick way out. Her second was to live. She learnt to paint holding a brush in her mouth, and later took classes at a university. A public-speaking course inspired her to talk about what she knew best: relating to physically challenged people, life in a wheelchair and her experience as a follower of Christ. When she made a list of her heart desires she wrote: 'its time to step out...into a new dream. To be a 'doer' of God's word...and help other disabled people with dreams of their own.'

From that desire was born 'Joni and friends' a ministry that brings together people of faith and disable persons, sponsored workshops and offer financial aid. Joni also has her own radio program on 900-plus stations. She also got married and is a popular speaker who's authored 18 books.  She says 'I don't know what lies ahead. But I do know who I am. I have a dream, and I know where I am going'.
John Writes. 'The Spirit in you is...stronger than anything in the world. And Jesus said he who overcomes...I will acknowledge...before my father(Rev. 3:5 NIV). Don't build a monument where challenges met you, make it a stepping stone to new achievements.'


Prayer Point

Father, Let the power of your Spirit put me over every challenge of life in Jesus name.


Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 41-42; Galatians 3:10; Pro 22:28-29; Pro 23:1-9

RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Sunday 20th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"Because thou has left thy first love..."(Rev. 2:4KJV)

RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE

We live in a fast paced world where many things are contesting for our attention. How do busy people living a fast paced and complicated lives get the quality of godliness? By going to Church? Evangelist Billy Sunday said 'going to Church will no more make you a Christian than going to a garage make you an automobile'. Your environment  even a spiritual one will not necessarily make you spiritually godly.
Christ speaks to all of us 'remember from where you've fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first' (Rev.4:5). Go back in your mind to the first days as a believer. I am sure you will remember the following:
1) When you always want to talk about the Lord and it will fill your heart with delight. Do you still do that today. When was the last time that the focal point of your discussion was Jesus.
2)When prayers and fellowship with the Lord was exciting and so refreshing. Where do you spend the bulk of your time now?
3)When the Bible was filled with soul thrilling insights you've never seen before. Can you tell the last thing you heard from God concerning any issue in your life?
4) When sharing your faith with someone was the highlight of your week. Do you still identify as a christian to those who don't know at your place of work or the mall?
5)When your devotion,zeal and dedication to God was consistent, fulfilling and enriching. What happend? Love for Christ and His 'things' has gone cold!
Distance from God is a frightening thing because you don't even know it's happening! Understand this, God will not accelerate His pace to catch up with ours. We will need to slow down in order to get back in step with Him. God will not speak to us during a commercial break in our popular Tv show. No, we must seek quietness so we can hear His still small voice. God can't be fitted into the frame work of our complicated lives. We must return to our first love. We must put Him first and keep Him there, if our lives are to be characterised by that all-encompassing word Godliness.

Prayer Point

Father, fill my heart with your love. Restore me to the place I first met you in Jesus name

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 36-37; Galatian 2:1-10; Psalm 107:23-32

UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIALS

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Monday 21st September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily devotional)

"Everything, absolutely everything find their purpose in Him" (Col. 1:16 TM)

UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIALS

It was said that  Michealangelo worked on 44 statues and completed 14 of them. The unfinished ones are kept in a museum in Italy. The unfinished potentials of a genius. What's sadder is people who could become master pieces only if they were developed. You ask, how do I discover and develop my potentials? 1)Look up! You cannot arrive at your purpose by starting with yourself. "Its in Christ that we find out who we are and who we are living for" (Ephesian 1:11 TM). So talk to the  Lord.
2) Give up! You are to be willing to sacrifice who  you are in order to become what God wants you to be. Moses gave up the riches of Egypt to identify with the nation of slaves. Paul gave up the prestige of being a pharisee to pay the price of being an Apostle. Every achiever has a 'give up' story. Nothing comes free.
3) Show up! To win, you must play the game. You can't sit on the sidelines. You were put on this earth to make a contribution. You weren't created to consume resources., to eat, breathe and take space. No! God has called you to make a difference.! What God told Jeremiah is true. "Before I made you in your mother's womb I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart for a special work"(Jer.1:5NCV). Find your God given assignment and pour your life into it. David served God's purpose in his generation"(Acts 13:36 NIV). There is no greater tribute than that. Imagine it chiseled on your tombstone: that you spent your life doing what God wanted you to do. It will be your  greatest testimony.

Prayer Point

Father God, show me your purpose and the potentials you've loaded into me so I can live my life to please you and be a blessing to my generation in Jesus name

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 38-40; Galatians 3:19; Psalm 107:23-32

LEARN TO APPRECIATE YOURSELF

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Saturday 19th September 2015


LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


"Because of what Christ has done we have become gifts...God...delight in" (Ephesians 1:11TLB)

LEARN TO APPRECIATE YOURSELF

God delights in His children, He created us to take pleasure in us. And if so we need to learn to appreciate ourselves because God does. Some of us think little of ourselves because we are holding on to the opinion of people about us, so we think if we are more like what people want us to be, we will be more likeable, the resultant effect, we end up been used.
Some of us think so little of ouselves that we rather be in the wrong relationship than none at all, but being around people doesn't guarantee you won't be lonely; you can be around people all day long and still feel empty and lonely. Until you overcome your fear of being alone and are willing to wait for God to give you the right relationships you'ill will keep feeling lonely. Loneliness is more about liking yourself, than about having people around who likes you.
Instead of wishing you were as beautiful as someone or wishing things were different begin to make them different. Apostle Paul says, 'Because of what Christ has done we have become gifts..God..delights in.' When you start to see yourself the way God sees you, you will start to like and appreciate yourself! A famous actress once said 'Cherish and celebrate what makes you unique, because you are only a yawn when that goes! Does that mean walking around thinking you are better than others? No! It means humbly, confidently accepting yourself because you know that God takes great delight in you(Zephaniah 3:17). So what God we have you do more and more beginning from today is appreciating who you are not what someone say you can be.

Prayer Point

Father, I thank you for creating me for your pleasure and for taking delight in me. I receive greater understanding of what you have made me to be so that my life can be more outstanding in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 33-35; Galatians 1; Psalm 107:10-22

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The Father says today are you ready for
change? I am writing the word change over
your life. This is not something to fear or to
be anxious about. Change is not harmful –
change is beneficial. I am the God that
never changes but I call upon you to be
willing to live in a constant state of shift. Do
you honestly want to settle down where you
are this day? Then up, and let others be
going for there is a journey before you. I am
transitioning you from limitation, restriction,
and denial into My limitlessness, My favor,
and the “yes and amen” fullness of My good
in your life.
Hold everything loosely says the Lord. Set
aside the toxic beliefs and the toxic
relationships that no longer serve My
purpose in your life. Reject all false
responsibility and man-imposed guilt. You
are not guilty says the Lord, for I have
cleansed you. I have expunged your record.
If I have forgiven you then why would you
ever allow someone to manipulate you
because of your past? Let the past go.
Forgive, release, bless. Even bless those
who have harmed and defamed you. You can
afford to bless says the Lord because this
day I am turning up the amplitude of My
goodness in your life beyond all your
expectations.

FAITH, NOT LOGIC

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Friday 17th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


"Don't assume you know it all" (Proverbs 3:7)

One day a scientists asked an old preacher, how come the version of creation defied all logic. Smiling, he replied, 'The reason God came from nowhere is because there wasn't anywhere for Him to come from. And coming from nowhere He stood on nothing, for there was nowhere for Him to stand. And standing on nothing He reached out where there was nowhere to reach and caught something when there was nothing to catch. Then He hung that something on nothing and told it to stay there, and nobody said a word, because there wasn't anybody around to say anything. Then God said to Himself 'That's good'.
As humans we have the tendency to want to figure out everything in advance. But we are not as smart as we think. Solomon said 'Don't assume that you know it all or you soon find out the hard way that you dont. A Christian Author writes: 'I...couldn't feel at peace, unless i had everything figured out..I became anxious, restless, nervous, worried and grouchy...similar to drug addicts who needs a fix, the severity wasn't the same but the symptoms were. I was a Christian and supposedly walked by faith...I trusted Jesus for salvation, but in other areas I trusted myself. Does that sound familiar? Chronic worry shows you are trusting in yourself more than God. And worry like any other sin, needs to be dealt with.
Jeremiah said, 'Mere mortals can't run their own lives...men and women dont have what it takes(Jer 10:23TM). So stop trying to control every possible outcome. Life becomes more peaceful when you decide to stand on God's word and trust Him, regardless of the circumstances.


Prayer Point

Father God, I reject worry, anxiety and fear. And I turn the control of my life totally over to you in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 31-32; 2 Corinthians 13; Proverbs 22:17-27

THE BENEFITS OF GOOD THINKING

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Thursday 17th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


"The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought yo their ways" (Proverbs 14:8)


THE BENEFITS OF GOOD THINKING


A man's life flows in the direction of his most dominant thoughts. Whatever is dominating your thoughts will eventually dominate your life. In his book titled As A Man Thinketh, James Allen says, 'All that man achieves or fail to achieve, is a direct result of his thoughts.' Therefore, its important to place premium on good thinking. You need to make it a life priority. Success doesn't come by accident, you dont stumble into it and then figure it out afterwards. Whether you are a minister, a teacher or a business man, a parent or whatever, your level of success will increase dramatically if you place a high value on good thinking. The better your thinking, the better your prospect in life. Therefore, a small man is made up of small thoughts and vice-versa.
Those that dont develop the habit of good thinking usually find themselves at the mercy of circumstances or other people's thoughts. They are unable to solve problems. They found themselves facing the same problems over and over. And because they dont think ahead they are habitually in reaction mode.
Ponder these words: 'Capital isn't so important. Experience isn't either. You can get both of these things. What's important is ideas. If you have good ideas, you have the main asset you need for success in life and there isn't any limit to what you can do. Solomon writes 'As he thinketh in his heart so is he (Pro 23:7). Many are not moving forward because their thoughts are anchored in the past. Its time pull up your anchor and set  your sail forward in your mind. Where God is taking you is greater and better than where you've ever been.

Prayer Point

Father, I surrender my mind to you, let every clusters be removed from my mind. I receive clarity in my thought life in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 29-30; 2Corinthians 12:11:-21; Psalm 107:1-9

NEVER LOSE YOUR PEACE

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Wednesday 16th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"You will keep him in perfect peace" (isaiah 26:2)

NEVER LOSE YOUR PEACE


We lose our peace of mind for four reasons: 1) We try to change the people in our lives. As you grow older and wiser, you realise that you can't change other people, only God can! And He does when you back off and love them as they are. This doesn't mean agreeing with everything the do, it means committing to love them regardless, claiming God's promises on their behalf and allowing Him to deal with them His own way, in His time, and for His glory. May be the reason you are all stressed out is because you are trying to do something about something you can't do anything about..
2)We try to make things happen when its   not the right time. 'There is a time for everything..."(Ecclesiastes 3:1). If you've raised children you will know that one of their chief characteristics is impatience. They can't wait for anything. God wants us to outgrow our childishness so He makes us wait, trust and mature!
3) We get upset because we are not progressing fast enough. You can slow down your spiritual growth through neglect but ultimately..."we all..are..being changed by the Spirit (2Corinthians 3:18). So keep on enjoying your life while you God works on your problems.
4)We keep driving ourselves harder and harder without asking what God wants. We do what we think God wants, without trying to know what He actually wants, when He wants it and and how He wants it done. As a result, we keep working harder without getting the desired result. What's the solution? Let your heart fully stay on Him. Absolute trust must trust in God absolutely!

Prayer Point

Father, my heart is fixed on you, let me not be put to shame.
Thank you father because you are trustworthy in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 27-28; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Psalm 106:40-48)

NEVER LOSE YOUR PEACE

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Wednesday 16th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"You will keep him in perfect peace" (isaiah 26:2)

NEVER LOSE YOUR PEACE


We lose our peace of mind for four reasons: 1) We try to change the people in our lives. As you grow older and wiser, you realise that you can't change other people, only God can! And He does when you back off and love them as they are. This doesn't mean agreeing with everything the do, it means committing to love them regardless, claiming God's promises on their behalf and allowing Him to deal with them His own way, in His time, and for His glory. May be the reason you are all stressed out is because you are trying to do something about something you can't do anything about..
2)We try to make things happen when its   not the right time. 'There is a time for everything..."(Ecclesiastes 3:1). If you've raised children you will know that one of their chief characteristics is impatience. They can't wait for anything. God wants us to outgrow our childishness so He makes us wait, trust and mature!
3) We get upset because we are not progressing fast enough. You can slow down your spiritual growth through neglect but ultimately..."we all..are..being changed by the Spirit (2Corinthians 3:18). So keep on enjoying your life while you God works on your problems.
4)We keep driving ourselves harder and harder without asking what God wants. We do what we think God wants, without trying to know what He actually wants, when He wants it and and how He wants it done. As a result, we keep working harder without getting the desired result. What's the solution? Let your heart fully stay on Him. Absolute trust must trust in God absolutely!

Prayer Point

Father, my heart is fixed on you, let me not be put to shame.
Thank you father because you are trustworthy in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 27-28; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Psalm 106:40-48)

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

This day, I am opening unto you the windows of heaven and I am granting your desires, you are experiencing SUPERNATURAL ANSWERS and UNPRECENTED RELEASES this season. I will guide you into the fullness of that which has been set aside for you before the foundation of the world. These be the days I am making up my jewels, blessing and decorating my own with my glory. So come with your vessels not a few, open your heart to receive, let your faith arise and take that which you,ve long sought for.

WE LIVE BY GRACE, NOT BY WORKS

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Teusday 15th September 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)


"We are made for...the once for all sacrifice of Jesus ' (Hebrews 10:10)

Rigid adherence to a list of do's and don'ts appeals to our religious sense and self-sufficiency by fostering the myth that if we work hard enough we can earn God's favor. That's fear based thinking, and '...God has not give us the spirit of fear...'(2Timothy1:7). There is no fear is love..fear has to do with punishment.(1John 4:13). Legalism or the gospel of works is the fear that God isn't big enough to forgive your sins, that unless you do the right thing in the right way at the right time and do it perfectly, then you are in trouble. When we fear making mistakes we become timid, and limit ourselves from living abundantly. We let analysis permeate our decisions as we lead quiet, desperate, anti-faith lives, afraid to move with the bold confidence that grace gives us to walk in certainty, unafraid of rejection. Speaking against work based religion, Martin Luther said, 'Be a sinner and let your sins be strong but let your trust in Christ be stronger...rejoice in Christ...the victor over sin'. Is Luther advocating for us to continue in sin so that 'grace may abound' No! He wasn't excusing sin! He was restoring grace to it rightful place, affirming that nothing can separate us from God's love (Roman8:38-39). He wasn't downgrading the law, he was upgrading grace. Grace means talking to God and listening for His voice when its easier to just consult the rule books. The truth is when Jesus entered heaven to appear before God on our behalf, He freed us to have a relationship with Him without fear of sin separating us.


Prayer Point

Father thank you for your grace. I connect to more grace for me to finish the race in Jesus name.

Daily Bible Reading

Isaiah 24-26; 2Corithians 11:16-33; Psalm 106:32-39

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The LORD says today that I am pouring out
upon you in fullness. I am opening the
floodgates of favor and blessing over your
life. No more limitation and no more limiting
thoughts because limitation and belief in
limitation is the only thing that causes
limitation. You are not limited are you? As in
Earth so in Heaven. I am not limited
therefore you are not limited. I am not
restricted therefore you are not restricted.
Are you going to believe the circumstance or
the opinions of men? Or are you going to
believe what I said in My word? Only believe
says the Father – resurrection is your
portion! Deliverance is your portion! Supply
is your portion!
This is a new day for you says the Lord
You are coming out of bondage of limitation
into my abundant fullness. This is the fullness of
time for you – fullness of favor and fullness
of substance, even all that I died the death
of the cross to make available to you. Do
not accept the theology of restriction and
those who’ve made a covenant with religious
death and unbelief. I offer you the covenant
of life. I extend to you life and life more
abundantly. Are you willing to step in right
now to the “more abundantly” experience? Is
not My will for you to simply believe, I desire
that you fully experience and today is the
first day of that season.

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY

The LORD says today that I am pouring out
upon you in fullness. I am opening the
floodgates of favor and blessing over your
life. No more limitation and no more limiting
thoughts because limitation and belief in
limitation is the only thing that causes
limitation. You are not limited are you? As in
Earth so in Heaven. I am not limited
therefore you are not limited. I am not
restricted therefore you are not restricted.
Are you going to believe the circumstance or
the opinions of men? Or are you going to
believe what I said in My word? Only believe
says the Father – resurrection is your
portion! Deliverance is your portion! Supply
is your portion!
This is a new day for you says the Lord
You are coming out of bondage of limitation
into my abundant fullness. This is the fullness of
time for you – fullness of favor and fullness
of substance, even all that I died the death
of the cross to make available to you. Do
not accept the theology of restriction and
those who’ve made a covenant with religious
death and unbelief. I offer you the covenant
of life. I extend to you life and life more
abundantly. Are you willing to step in right
now to the “more abundantly” experience? Is
not My will for you to simply believe, I desire
that you fully experience and today is the
first day of that season.