Craig T. Owens

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Journaling is more than just something for women in rom-coms, it’s a practice that has been utilized by many important people throughout history. In our country the journals of the Founding Fathers are full of writings that became the basis of the government we still have today. While your journals might not be the beginnings of a new country, they are still a valuable tool that can help enhance your leadership. Join Greg and me as we discuss the leadership-enhancing power of journaling.

• [0:00] Introduction
• [2:13] Greg highlights some values in journaling.
• [3:48] When did I start journaling?
• [6:07] Let’s clarify what journaling isn’t.
• [7:58] How we can use our journals to leverage our ideas.
• [10:16] Writing and thinking are powerfully linked.
• [13:07] Greg has an interesting way he discovered to generate thinking points for his journal.
• [14:58] History often repeats itself so journals can help us rediscover successful strategies.
• [16:22] Journals can help us do new things better.
• [18:47] Journaling can help us not get stuck on the busyness treadmill.
• [21:27] I share a quote from Tim Tebow.
• [23:03] Make journaling work for you.
• [24:39] How I turned journal entries into an impactful book.
• [25:47] Greg shares a quote about how he journals.