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by Jerome Daley I was in the shower yesterday and happened to be thinking about the current batch of new coaches I'm training. This is the first training I have conducted that literally reaches around the globe--one calls in from Indonesia, one from Thailand, one from the Netherlands, etc. This group has had to learn how to wear some new armor!The image that came to mind as I soaked up the hot water was the story of a boy named David who chose to face the giant, Goliath. As you'll recall, the king, Saul, offered David his armor, which David turned down in favor of his trusty slingshot. As it turned out, David was better off going into battle with the weapons he knew; his courage and dedication were enough to give him victory that day. But here's the kicker--David didn't stick with his slingshot. As he became a man and stepped into the role of a warrior, he learned how to use a sword, a shield, and the best armor and tools of his day. What if he had chosen to hold onto the slingshot? After all, it was good enough to take out Goliath! Instead, David realized that he needed to upgrade his tools. How about you? In what facet of your life are you resting upon the tools, skills, and mindsets that are comfortable...but not adequate for your new challenges? As you engage a new year (and a new decade), consider where you need to invest in new resources! It could be the key to your calling. My group of coach trainees are learning that the mentoring model is not sufficient for certain situations. Some outcomes of growth and personal development can only be accomplished by coaching. Are you ready to pick up some new armor? How will you do that? ~Jerome Daley
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