Category: Change

15 Ways to Beat Procrastination

pro·cras·ti·na·tion noun. The action of delaying or postponing something. We all do it. We all procrastinate in some way. It is human nature. Some of us are very good at procrastinating. Maybe too good. While others try to avoid it when they can. While reading about this topic, I found unending sources (both humorous and serious). “The sooner… Continue reading 15 Ways to Beat Procrastination

Was Scrooge a Great Leader?? (REDUX)

In December, 2014, I posted the following article. Due to the interest I received, I thought I would repost it for those who are new to my blog.   Was Scrooge a great leader? I am not so sure we can say that. However, there are some great leadership lessons we can learn from him. At… Continue reading Was Scrooge a Great Leader?? (REDUX)

Are You Mousy? Really??

Scientists have found the gene for shyness. They would have found it years ago, but it was hiding behind a couple of genes.  Jonathan Katz Believe it or not, the word “mousy” is a synonym for shyness. Now that I made that clear, I have a question for you: Are you, or someone you know,… Continue reading Are You Mousy? Really??

8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed

An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only are able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. No one succeeds in life by simply following others. Sometimes we simply must strike a bold new path for ourselves. Being a good leader is… Continue reading 8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 5): Quitting is Unthinkable

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.”  That list will be used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 5): Quitting is Unthinkable

A Real Bomb Threat

Last week, I was involved in a leadership development/competitive event. Hosted by the local university, college and high school students traveled from as far as Florida to be involved in this event. An event that many of them will be talking about for some time. It was in the middle of the afternoon, around 3:20… Continue reading A Real Bomb Threat

Well, well, well. This is something different.

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy My blog for today is actually a video. I thought I would offer something different rather than offer another writing  (which will be available next week). In this video, Captain Steve Trainor, USN (Retired), Ph.D., “emphasizes the importance of leadership development and preparing leaders beyond… Continue reading Well, well, well. This is something different.